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Hello! I'm Allie B and have been teaching 13 years of interdisciplinary art and music classes, and developing unique arts + technology programming for young children to college age students. I have an extensive background in contemporary art, classical music and new music composition.
With a passion for cultivating play and imagination, I programs interdisciplinary workshops, and design digital educational resources for educators.
The Creative Teaching Lab (formerly Rainbow Forecast) is a series of multiple projects all exploring arts, music and S.T.E.A.M education. One of these projects is creative digital teaching resources for teachers to easily implement musical or creative inspiration into their classrooms.
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Sphero littleBits™ Function Cards for STEM, STEAM
This hands-on STEM activity encourages critical thinking and problem solving, making it a great addition to any makerspace. This activity is designed to help students:⭐ Gain STEM / STEAM skills ⭐ Consider real-world applications ⭐ Develop a foundation for long-lasting learning Please note this is the extension card kit of Set 1 which can be found here: Function Cards.This resource is a great introduction to using littleBits™. It is designed so that each page of cards is a new focused explorat
6th - 9th
Engineering, Other (Arts), Science
CCSS, NGSS, TEKS, VA SOL
W.5.2
, W.5.2a
, W.5.7
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Reading and Spelling CVC Words Bundle with Audio Excerpts
Use these reading and spelling games to practice CVCC word building with your young readers! Students can listen to, read, and spell CVC words in this engaging activity. These task cards can be used as a whole class, in small groups, or as individual practice or assessments. Features of these no-prep resources:Simple and colourful visualsSelf-shuffling decksFull audio excerptsRecorder function - students can click "recorder" to the right of the game screen to record themselves speaking and play
K - 3rd
Reading, Spelling
Music Pattern Activity | BOOM Cards for Piano Middle School Music
Engage your students in analyzing musical patterns with this boom card music activity. You will reinforce steps and skips concepts, semitones, whole tones and fifths with this colourful set of music task cards. Perfect for music classes or piano lessons, these task cards can be used as a quick skills assessment or a fun review game. Features of this no-prep resource:Simple and colourful visuals16 cards total in this self-shuffling deck; each game will use 10 cardsStraightforward instructions -
Not Specific
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Minor Triad Chord Challenge
Students can practice identifying minor chords, by clicking on the animal below the minor chord. Some cards have 1 minor chord, and some have 2! Each play is 10 cards, and randomized. Great for reinforcing half and whole steps! Give students an image of a keyboard, or they can work on these task cards at the piano. Play a demo of this game here!Features of this no-prep resource:Simple and colourful visuals21 cards in this self-shuffling deckEach play is 10 cards.Straightforward instructions - st
Not Specific
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
EAR TRAINING for Intermediate to Advanced Piano Music Students RCM Prep
Intermediate to Advanced Ear Training BundleUse these interactive music activities to support your intermediate to advanced music or piano students in ear training! These decks of boom cards are a great supplementary for RCM Grade 4 to Grade 7 Piano prep. Boom Cards in this bundle reviews: 1. the following intervals: Minor 2ndsMajor 2ndsMinor 3rdsMajor 3rds Perfect 4ths Perfect 5ths Minor 6ths Major 6ths Minor 7ths Major 7ths Perfect octaves T2. the following chords: major, dominant 7th cho
Not Specific
Music
RCM ABRSM Music Musical Terms and Symbols Review, Theory Exam Prep BUNDLE
Your music students can review musical terms and symbols in RCM Piano Levels Grades 2 to 4. These engaging and self-grading music task card set is perfect for classroom use and at-home practice! Features of these easy-to-use resources:No-prep! Makes reviewing and teaching a breeze for teachersSimple and colourful visualsSelf-shuffling deckStraightforward instructionsReviews all the musical terms and symbols in Royal Conservatory of Music Theory based on the RCM Theory Syllabus. Some decks rev
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Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Drag and Drop Notes on the Staff Music Activity BUNDLE
These sets of music task cards help your young students explore the staff! Perfect for elementary and beginning piano students, this interactive music game allows students to practice staff geography, and placing notes on the staff. There are 9 boom card decks in this bundle. Want free credits that go towards future TpT purchases? Don't forget to leave a review! They also make the world go round :)Single Teacher License (or Studio License)This product is for the use by purchasing teacher. Singl
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Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Drag and Drop Notes on the Staff - Interactive Hide and Seek Music Activities
Make learning note names engaging with this drag-and-drop, hide-and-seek music activity bundle. Perfect for reinforcing note recognition on the staff, these boom cards let students practice note placement in a fun, interactive way. Ideal for use in music centers, independent practice, or group work on interactive whiteboards or tablets, this bundle is a hands-on tool that’s easy to integrate into any music lesson plan! Perfect for elementary and beginning piano students. There are 3 boom car
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Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Key Signature Music Game Major and Minor Keys Review
Review key signatures in an exciting way with these self-grading music task cards! You and your music theory students will enjoy how easy it is to use this engaging game. Use in class as a whole-group review, or assign it for individual practice or assessment. Features of this no-prep resource:Simple and colorful visuals45 cards in this self-shuffling deckPlays 12 cards each gameStraightforward instructions - students look at a key signature and choose the correct nameIncludes major and minkey s
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Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Music Symbols and Meanings Boom Cards Game for Elementary and Middle
This music game is a great review to practice music symbols and meanings! Designed for use in music classes or piano lessons, these task cards can be used as a quick skills assessment or a fun review game. Click here to play a demo of this game!Features of this no-prep resource:41 cards total in this self-shuffling deckEach play is 15 cardsStraightforward instructions: students click the light bulb with the symbol that answers the questionBoom Cards are self-grading and no prep! Makes reviewing
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Art, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Key Signature Music Game Major Keys Review
Review key signatures in an exciting way with these self-grading music task cards! You and your music theory students will enjoy how easy it is to use this engaging game. Use in class as a whole-group review, or assign it for individual practice or assessment. Features of this no-prep resource:Simple and colorful visuals53 cards in this self-shuffling deckPlays 12 cards each gameStraightforward instructions - students look at a key signature and choose the correct nameIncludes major key signatur
Not Specific
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Key Signature Music Game Major Keys Review
Review key signatures in an exciting way with these self-grading music task cards! You and your music theory students will enjoy how easy it is to use this engaging game. Use in class as a whole-group review, or assign it for individual practice or assessment. Features of this no-prep resource:Simple and colorful visuals53 cards in this self-shuffling deckPlays 12 cards each gameStraightforward instructions - students look at a key signature and choose the correct nameIncludes major key signatur
Not Specific
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Key Signature Music Game Major Keys Review
Review key signatures in an exciting way with these self-grading music task cards! You and your music theory students will enjoy how easy it is to use this engaging game. Use in class as a whole-group review, or assign it for individual practice or assessment. Features of this no-prep resource:Simple and colorful visuals53 cards in this self-shuffling deckPlays 12 cards each gameStraightforward instructions - students look at a key signature and choose the correct nameIncludes major key signatur
Not Specific
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Order the Musical Alphabet | BOOM Cards for Piano Theory Elementary Music
Quickly and easily review the order of the musical alphabet, and the steps and skips concept with this summer-themed set of music task cards. Perfect for music classes or piano lessons, these task cards can be used as a quick skills assessment or a fun review game. Features of this no-prep resource:Simple and colourful visuals22 cards total in this self-shuffling deck; each game will use 12 cardsStraightforward instructions - students drag the missing icecream scoop onto the cone, after obse
K - 5th
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Note Naming Treble Clef Line Notes Music Game
Your elementary music students will love using this game to practice naming notes in treble clef! Features of this easy-to-use resource:Simple and colourful desert-themed visualsLarge, clean staff lines24 cards in this self-shuffling deck15 cards in each playStraightforward instructions - students click on the letter to match the note picturedOnly the line notes up to one ledger line above or below the treble staff are includedBoom Cards are self-grading and no prep! Makes reviewing and teachi
2nd - 5th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Note Naming Bass Clef Line Notes Music Game
Your elementary music students will love using this game to practice naming notes in bass clef! Features of this easy-to-use resource:Simple and colourful desert-themed visualsLarge, clean staff lines24 cards in this self-shuffling deck15 cards in each playStraightforward instructions - students click on the letter to match the note picturedOnly the line notes up to one ledger line above or below the bass staff are includedBoom Cards are self-grading and no prep! Makes reviewing and teaching a
2nd - 5th
Instrumental Music, Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Key Signature Music Game Major Keys up to 7 Flats
Review key signatures in an exciting way with these self-grading music task cards! You and your music theory students will enjoy how easy it is to use this engaging game. Use in class as a whole-group review, or assign it for individual practice or assessment. Features of this no-prep resource:Simple and colorful visuals36 cards in this self-shuffling deckStraightforward instructions - students look at a key signature and choose the correct nameIncludes major key signatures up to and including 5
8th - 11th
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Key Signature Music Game Major Keys up to 6 Flats
Review key signatures in an exciting way with these self-grading music task cards! You and your music theory students will enjoy how easy it is to use this engaging game. Use in class as a whole-group review, or assign it for individual practice or assessment. Features of this no-prep resource:Simple and colorful visuals30 cards in this self-shuffling deckStraightforward instructions - students look at a key signature and choose the correct nameIncludes major key signatures up to and including 6
7th - 10th
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Key Signature Music Game Major Keys up to 5 Flats
Review key signatures in an exciting way with these self-grading music task cards! You and your music theory students will enjoy how easy it is to use this engaging game. Use in class as a whole-group review, or assign it for individual practice or assessment. Features of this no-prep resource:Simple and colorful visuals28 cards in this self-shuffling deckStraightforward instructions - students look at a key signature and choose the correct nameIncludes major key signatures up to and including 5
Not Specific
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Key Signature Music Game Major Keys up to 7 Sharps
Review key signatures in an exciting way with these self-grading music task cards! You and your music theory students will enjoy how easy it is to use this engaging game. Use in class as a whole-group review, or assign it for individual practice or assessment. Features of this no-prep resource:Simple and colorful visuals38 cards in this self-shuffling deckStraightforward instructions - students look at a key signature and choose the correct nameIncludes major key signatures up to and including 7
Not Specific
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
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About the store
Experience
Hello! I'm Allie B and have been teaching 13 years of interdisciplinary art and music classes, and developing unique arts + technology programming for young children to college age students. I have an extensive background in contemporary art, classical music and new music composition.
With a passion for cultivating play and imagination, I programs interdisciplinary workshops, and design digital educational resources for educators.
The Creative Teaching Lab (formerly Rainbow Forecast) is a series of multiple projects all exploring arts, music and S.T.E.A.M education. One of these projects is creative digital teaching resources for teachers to easily implement musical or creative inspiration into their classrooms.
Teaching style
Play-based, multidisciplinary, explorative, sound explorations, Reggio-inspired.
Allie's presents art, pedagogy and play as interconnected experiences; combining the use of new media and the Reggio Emilia approach. Alanna's uses a multi-modal approach in S.T.E.A.M education which has been facilitated through galleries and schools. Her vision to make the world a better place frequently aligns with organizations who invest in music, art and technology programs for young age groups; children must be inspired and empowered to create a better future.
My own education history
BFA. Music Composition and Theory, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC
SFU School of Contemporary Arts (Visual Arts), Vancouver, BC
University of Victoria (Visual Arts), Victoria, BC
Diploma. A.R.C.T. Piano Performance, Royal Conservatory of Music, Toronto, Ontario
Additional biographical information
I’m Allie. It’s so nice to meet you! I specialize in age-appropriate early childhood resources and educational programming. To quench my insatiable appetite for creative connection, I work as a community-engaged new media artist with galleries and schools, and perform in the noise/electronic music scene. I am passionate about creating more engaging learning resources for music education and shifting the power in learning art and music back to the innately creative child.
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