Make Music Rock

Students will jump right in with this fun ice breaker name game. It's the perfect way to start the year when teachers need to review/learn names of students. Students will not even realize they are practicing their rhythmic skills as they enjoy sharing about themselves and moving to the beat. Digital file includes PowerPoint presentation with process instructions. For more ideas and resources for the elementary music classroom, please visit my blog: www.MakeMusicRock.com Video example is avai

Swingin' into Treble is an engaging introduction to the treble staff. Innovative visuals will equip students to distinguish between line and space notes, to understand how the musical alphabet applies to the treble staff, and to apply shortcuts to decipher letter names of treble notes. Actively engage students by having them draw concepts on staff whiteboards or paper to ensure they fully understand the concepts of line vs. space and the identification of note names. The introduction version

Beginning recorder players will benefit from this fun way to practice reading rhythms while focusing on playing with proper tone and articulation. Levels 1-3 provide 4-beat rhythmic phrases with letters to indicate notes to play. Removing the layer of reading notation allows students to concentrate on their sound. Lesson ideas are included. Level 1 includes phrases with notes all on one pitch (B-A-G). Level 2 includes phrases with B-A-G in stepwise motion. Level 3 includes phrases with B-A-G

Who DOESN'T like birthday cake? Grab students' attention with bright, appealing visuals. They will celebrate the introduction to quarter and eighth notes with Birthday Cake Rhythms. Lesson ideas are included in the PowerPoint presentation. Students will begin reading "cake" and "birthday" by decoding cake pictures. Next, notes are shown below the cakes. Finally the cakes disappear, and students read actual notation. Lesson plans keep students actively engage and progress in a sequential manner

This is the perfect pair of monstrous rhythmic reading activities for 2nd grade and higher. First, use the Monster Rhythms-Level 1 to practice reading and playing the rhythms. Once students are proficient, they will be ready for an exciting game of Monster Rhythms-Poisoned Rhythms. Students will love honing their rhythmic reading skills as they play a game and seek to outwit the silly monsters! They must avoid playing the poisoned rhythm, or else they will lose their instrument. No worries,

Utilize bright, bold visuals with music split into attainable excerpts to motivate and equip students to progress quickly on the recorder. Recorder reward system includes 10 levels with 15 song selections (5 levels offer a choice of two pieces). Each song is notated with large noteheads (great for emerging music readers) and split into several slides to allow students to focus on a small chunk of music at first and build up to the final song slide with the entire piece. All songs are folk or c

Celebrate Valentine's Day with a simple song/movement activity that includes changing partners. Students delight in the surprise of discovering their new partner after each round. The song is perfect for reviewing mi-re-do, and there is a slide to give students the opportunity to identify the pattern. Movement directions are included in the PowerPoint presentation. For more ideas and resources for the elementary music classroom, please visit my blog: www.MakeMusicRock.com ********************

Students will love honing their rhythmic reading skills as they play a game and seek to outwit the silly monsters! They must avoid playing the poisoned rhythm, or else they will lose their instrument. No worries, though! Set up 3-4 levels of instrument groups, and students simply move to the next level to continue playing. An optional method of play even allows students to earn their way back to the top level. Get ready, because students always beg for more of this game. Don't miss out on thi

Students will enjoy playing Around the World as they practice identifying treble staff notes. The basic version includes notes from line 1 to line 5. Instructions for two methods of game play are included. Version 1 is basic play with two students competing at once. Version 2 puts all students head-to-head with a partner and keeps every learner actively engaged in the game. Look for the bundled set for both levels of play at a discounted price. For more information and ideas about using this

Students will enjoy playing Around the World as they practice identifying treble staff notes. The extended version includes notes from middle C to G above the staff. Instructions for two methods of game play are included. Version 1 is basic play with two students competing at once. Version 2 puts all students head-to-head with a partner and keeps every learner actively engaged in the game. For more information and ideas about using this game with students, visit my blog: Make Music Rock. ****

Students will enjoy celebrating the Olympics as they listen, analyze the form, and move to "Olympic Fanfare." This is a quick and engaging lesson that includes a listening map. All you will need to add is the music! (NOTE: The listening map follows Leo Arnaud's version of Olympic Fanfare.) The PowerPoint includes instructions, a listening map, and a slide of various Olympic sports to inspire movement. For more ideas and resources for the elementary music classroom, please visit my blog: www.Ma

These silly monsters make rhythmic reading a blast! Level 1 rhythmic phrases include quarter notes, quarter rests, and eighth notes. This set of electronic flashcards can be used in numerous ways. Students will relish rotating through instruments after playing each one. Beginners benefit from the following routine for each slide: 1. Say it 2. Say and Play it 3. Just play it Suggested partner resource: Monster Rhythms - Poisoned Rhythm Game (Students LOVE it!). Look for the bundled set for a d

Beginning recorder players will benefit from this fun way to practice reading rhythms while focusing on playing with proper tone and articulation. Levels 1-3 provide 4-beat rhythmic phrases with letters to indicate notes to play. Removing the layer of reading notation allows students to concentrate on their sound. Lesson ideas are included. Level 1 includes phrases with all notes on one pitch. Basic rhythms include quarter notes and rests, half notes, and eighth notes. Best Bargain: Monster Re

Beginning recorder players will benefit from this fun way to practice reading rhythms while focusing on playing with proper tone and articulation. Levels 1-3 provide 4-beat rhythmic phrases with letters to indicate notes to play. Removing the layer of reading notation allows students to concentrate on their sound. Lesson ideas are included. Level 3 includes phrases with B-A-G with skips. Basic rhythms include quarter notes and rests, half notes, and eighth notes. Best Bargain: Monster Recorder

Beginning recorder players will benefit from this fun way to practice reading rhythms while focusing on playing with proper tone and articulation. Levels 1-3 provide 4-beat rhythmic phrases with letters to indicate notes to play. Removing the layer of reading notation allows students to concentrate on their sound. Lesson ideas are included. Level 2 includes phrases with B-A-G in stepwise motion. Basic rhythms include quarter notes and rests, half notes, and eighth notes. Best Bargain: Monster