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British Columbia, Canada
About the store
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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Preview of Reading and Spelling CVC Words Bundle with Audio Excerpts

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
Preview of Order the Musical Alphabet | BOOM Cards for Piano Theory Elementary Music

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
Preview of Note Naming Treble Clef Line Notes Music Game

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
Preview of Note Naming Bass Clef Line Notes Music Game

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
Preview of Pre-Reading Music Notes High Low on the Staff Elementary Music Activity

Pre-Reading Music Notes High Low on the Staff Elementary Music Activity

This winter themed pre-reading note reading music game is a brilliant way to to help your young musicians explore the staff! This interactive music game is designed to help students familiarize note direction reading of the staff, without learning notes or clefs yet. Perfect for elementary music and beginner piano students, this music game allows students to practice comparing 2 notes on the staff, and spacial recognition. This demo version has 5 cards; the full version has 36 cards.Get free
Preview of Ledger Lines Notes on Treble and Bass Staff Interactive Music Game

Ledger Lines Notes on Treble and Bass Staff Interactive Music Game

With a focus on ledger line notes, reinforce your students' music note reading skills on the grand staff with this fun game, designed for a timed challenge in music classes or piano lessons. These note-naming task cards can be used as a quick skills assessment or a fun review game for both beginner and intermediate students. Click here to try a demo of this game!Features of this no-prep resource:Simple and clear visuals, big grand staff and notes 42 self-shuffling cards in totalEach play is 15
Preview of PreReading Pre-Staff Music Note Identification Winter No Prep Music Game

PreReading Pre-Staff Music Note Identification Winter No Prep Music Game

This winter themed pre-reading note reading music game is a brilliant way to to introduce your young musicians to music theory and explore the staff! This interactive music game is designed to help students familiarize note direction reading of the staff, without learning notes or clefs yet. Perfect for elementary music and beginner piano students, this music game allows students to practice comparing 2 notes on the staff, and spacial recognition. This is Set 2. Set 1 can be found here. Feat
Preview of Pre-Reading Music Note Identification Winter No Prep Music Game

Pre-Reading Music Note Identification Winter No Prep Music Game

This winter themed pre-reading note reading music game is a brilliant way to to help your young musicians explore the staff! This interactive music game is designed to help students familiarize note direction reading of the staff, without learning notes or clefs yet. Perfect for elementary music and beginner piano students, this music game allows students to practice comparing 2 notes on the staff, and spacial recognition. This is Set 1. Set 2 can be found here. Features of this easy-to-use
Preview of Music Note Match for Beginner Piano Keyboard Geography

Music Note Match for Beginner Piano Keyboard Geography

Beginner music students can click on the tooth corresponding to the correct note of the marked piano key. This digital game focuses on the 2 black key group, and the musical alphabet C D E. Designed for a timed challenge in music classes or piano lessons, these task cards can be used as a quick skills assessment or a fun review game for beginner music students. Features of this no-prep resource:Simple, colourful visuals20 cards total in this self-shuffling deckEach play is 10 cards (great for
Preview of Musical Alphabet Activity ABCDEFG Note Scramble Game for Elementary and Piano

Musical Alphabet Activity ABCDEFG Note Scramble Game for Elementary and Piano

Your music students can easily review the order of the musical alphabet with this dinosaur-themed music game. Perfect for elementary music classes or piano lessons, these no-prep and self-grading task cards can be used as a quick skills assessment or a fun review game. BOOM Cards are a great as subtub activities; making distance learning engaging; and homework that's fun! Here's the note name clip art if you'd like to use it to make your own task cards! Features of this no-prep resource:Simple
Preview of Music Note Match for Beginner Piano Keyboard Geography

Music Note Match for Beginner Piano Keyboard Geography

Beginner music students can click on the tooth corresponding to the correct note of the marked piano key. This digital game focuses on the 3 black key group, and the musical alphabet F - B. Designed for a timed challenge in music classes or piano lessons, these task cards can be used as a quick skills assessment or a fun review game for beginner music students. Features of this no-prep resource:Simple, colourful visuals20 cards total in this self-shuffling deckEach play is 10 cards (great for
Preview of Note Naming Treble Clef Line Notes Music Game

Note Naming Treble Clef Line Notes Music Game

Your elementary music students will love using this game to practice naming notes in treble clef! This self-grading set of task cards allows students to focus only on the line notes, and teachers to focus only on student progress. By reinforcing only line notes in this interactive music game, elementary music students and young beginner piano students find it easy and approachable. This is Set 2 of the Beginner Note Naming Series for Treble Clef Line Notes. Try a demo of this game here!Featur
Preview of Landforms and Bodies of Water Set 2, Interactive Boom Card Review

Landforms and Bodies of Water Set 2, Interactive Boom Card Review

This set of task cards are a quick review and assessment for your students' knowledge of landforms and bodies of water. This deck has 22 cards, and each play is 15 cards. Landforms included in this set are: plain, delta, valley, oasis, atoll, plateau, peninsula, shoreline, ocean, archipelago, strait, dune, lake, canyon, geyser, mountains, island, desert, bay, cave, waterfall, isthmus Some cards are a review of Landforms and Bodies of Water Set 1 This purchase is for a PDF including instructions
Preview of Landforms and Bodies of Water, Interactive Boom Card Review

Landforms and Bodies of Water, Interactive Boom Card Review

This set of task cards are a quick review and assessment for your students' knowledge of landforms and bodies of water. This deck has 24 cards, and each play is 15 cards. Landforms included in this set are: canyon, strait, plateau, swamp, archipelago, mesa, cliff, butte, ravine, glacier, desert, valley, volcano, hills, island, mountains, peninsula, geyser, bay, cave, waterfall, continent About Boom Cards:Boom Cards are self-grading and no prep! Makes reviewing and teaching a breeze for teachersS
Preview of Rhythm Addition Dinosaur Dig Musical Ties Game for Elementary Band and Piano

Rhythm Addition Dinosaur Dig Musical Ties Game for Elementary Band and Piano

Designed for a timed challenge in music classes or piano lessons, this rhythm music game can be used as a quick skills assessment or a fun review for both beginner and intermediate students. This is a great way to practice skills like identifying types of notes, assessing how many beats a note is worth, and basic addition. If you want to do some music math in the classroom without using worksheets, this music game is for you! This purchase is for a PDF including instructions and link to a set of
Preview of Ledger Lines Notes on Treble and Bass Staff Interactive Music Game

Ledger Lines Notes on Treble and Bass Staff Interactive Music Game

With a focus on ledger line notes, reinforce your students' music note reading skills on the grand staff with this fun game, designed for a timed challenge in music classes or piano lessons. These note-naming task cards can be used as a quick skills assessment or a fun review game for both beginner and intermediate students. This is Set 1. Get Set 2 here, or save and get the mini-bundle! Click here to try a demo of this game!Features of this no-prep resource:Simple and clear visuals, big gran
Preview of Easter Spring Treble Note Identification, Elementary Music Centers Activity Game

Easter Spring Treble Note Identification, Elementary Music Centers Activity Game

Reinforce music notes in the treble clef with this fun, Spring and Easter themed game! Designed for a timed challenge in music classes or piano lessons, these note-naming task cards can be used as a quick skills assessment or a fun review game for both beginner and intermediate students. This purchase is for a PDF including instructions and link to a set of Boom Cards. Features of this no-prep resource:Simple Easter / Spring -themed visuals28 cards total in this self-shuffling deck, including a
Preview of Pre-Reading Music Note Identification Set 2, Spatial and Pattern Recognition

Pre-Reading Music Note Identification Set 2, Spatial and Pattern Recognition

This pre-reading note reading music game is a brilliant way to to help your young musicians explore the staff! This interactive music game is designed to help students familiarize note direction reading of the staff, without learning notes or clefs yet. Perfect for elementary and beginning piano students, this unique music game allows students to practice comparing 2 notes (ladybugs) on the staff. Don't forget to leave a review! You will earn credits that go towards future TpT purchases. They
Preview of Piano Finger Numbers, Kindergarten Finger Play, Fine Motor

Piano Finger Numbers, Kindergarten Finger Play, Fine Motor

Help your beginner piano students learn their finger numbers in a fun way! Students can use these simple and clear task cards to identify the number of the finger depicted in the illustration, as well as differentiate between right and left hands. Great for strengthening fine motor skill and finger play. You could do this together in lessons or send your students home with a set for extra practice! This resource is part of a bigger bundle here. Features of this easy-to-use resource:Designed
Preview of Easter Order the Musical Alphabet Digital Task Cards

Easter Order the Musical Alphabet Digital Task Cards

Quickly and easily review the order of the musical alphabet with this Easter-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. Here's the note name clip art if you'd like to use it to make your own task cards! Features of this no-prep resource:Simple and colourful visuals14 cards total in this self-shuffling deck; each game will use 10 cardsStraightforward instructions - students look at t
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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.