Music Makes A Difference
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Hi - I'm Kelsey. You've probably heard the phrase "music is my life" countless times. In my case, it could not be more accurate. From personal life to professional life, everything I do centers around music and education. Come on in, stay awhile, and maybe find a resource that will become a new favorite in your classes.
I don't know everything, and I continue to grow professionally, but I have the following experiences that have helped shape me as an educator and musician:
14 Years of Classroom Experience, which has included nearly every aspect of K-12 Music Education: General music classes, Music Appreciation, Beginning Band/Orchestra, Concert Band, Marching Band, Choir, and Musicals
20+ years private lesson instructor, mostly piano and flute
16+ years of Religious music performance and directing
12+ years in Piano performance and accompanying
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Carnival of the Animals Unit Lesson Plan Pack
This all-inclusive unit helps primary aged students explore the Carnival of the Animals. Laid out in a 10-week program, but could easily be adapted to fit your room. This unit is jam-packed with every musical aspect you can think of: from movement to composition. It even incorporates classroom aspects of literature, writing, and responses.
K - 3rd
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Step Skip Leap Repeat Visuals
These visuals are great additions to any lesson that talks about direction in music. There are separate visuals and descriptions for step, skip, leap and repeat.
K - 3rd
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Create Your Own Instrument Project
I use this as a final project for my 5th grade music appreciation class. This could easily be used for any middle school music classes. The students get so creative with this and exceed my expectations every year! This can be used as an in-class assignment or as a take-home project. My student make their instruments at home, but I give class time to work on and proofread their written descriptions. Included are all project requirements and descriptions as well as grading sheets and rubrics.
5th - 9th
Music, Other (Arts), Other (Performing Arts)
Graduation or End-of-Year Candy Gifts/Awards
Perfect for end-of-year class treats without breaking the bank! Each student gets a treat with a candy note attached. Or, put together multiple to make a gift bag full of goodies! Below are the sayings included and some examples of what I get for the student. So long, SUCKERS - dum dums, blow pops, tootsie pops, etc. Smarty pants - smarties Little book worm - gummy worms (so many flavors!) Reach for the stars - starburst, star crunch snacks, or starburst drink mix Kiss the school year goodbye
PreK - 12th
Not Subject Specific
Percussion Sounds: Hit, Shake, Scrape
Primary-aged resource with visuals for Percussion Instruments. Students fill in that instruments are sorted in THREE different ways. They trace the dotted words (Hit, Shake, and Scrape) and can color the coordinating instruments. Take this worksheet one step further by having students experiment with classroom instruments to see if the instruments could fit in more than one box.
K - 2nd
Instrumental Music, Music
Animal Valentine's Tags
A fantastic candy alternative to Valentine's Day! These animal tags could go with stuffed animals, mini resin animals (these have been super popular at my school!), squishies, and much more. These were designed specifically for the Pen & Gear Eraser surprise balls but could easily match with any creative animal idea you have! Cut apart tags and use the outlined hole punch to tie a tag onto your Valentine's day items! Puns for the following animals: Lion, Elephant, Dolphin, Bear, Koala, Turt
K - 3rd
Not Subject Specific
Care for Instruments
This document includes handouts of "How to Care for Your Instruments" and makes a great resource for beginning band students. Send this handout home to avoid minor repairs due to cleaning and save yourself tons of time!
Instruments include: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Bell Kit, and how to give a brass bath
4th - 6th
Instrumental Music, Music
The Cup Song
This document outlines exactly how to play "The Cup Song" or "Gone" made famous by the movie "Pitch Perfect." This is an activity my kids ask for over and over and works on rhythm and is a whole lot of fun! Complete with written notation, descriptions, and pictures, as well as different game ideas - this is the complete guide to how to play!
4th - 7th
Music, Other (Performing Arts)
Peter and the Wolf Characters and Instruments
New and improved! This slideshow contains everything you need for your Peter and the Wolf introduction to characters, instruments, and themes. The first section shows each character, describes them and their theme, and has an audio clip of their theme. The second section shows the instrument that is playing, along with an audio clip of the character theme. The third section is a matching section which is set up for class discussion or quiz-style discussion. The character is shown, with your clic
K - 3rd
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Music Trivia Basketball
The most requested activity in my classroom! What is better than quick assessments on multiple topics, and tons of fun in one? How about the possiblity of a sub plan, engaging students who are sports obsessed and competetive, and a full 60 minutes of music based excitement! My students LOVE this trivia game. All setup, instructions, points, and questions are included. This game can be adjusted for multiple time frames and situations. It makes a wonderful reward, sub plan, "just for fun" activi
3rd - 6th
Music, Other (Performing Arts), Vocal Music
Staff Worksheet
Musical Staff worksheet for the lines and spaces of Treble Clef. Good assessment tool.
1st - 4th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Ice Cream Shoppe - Form Project
Ice Cream Shoppe - Form Project **This project does not include instructions for teaching form. This is an activity that is meant as a cumulative assessment/review for your form lessons. My students love it and I love to display them in the school hallways for everyone to see! The forms included in this project are: AB, ABA, Ronda, and Theme & Variations. The project could easily be adapted for other forms you may teach in your classroom. Materials included in your zip file: -Printable
3rd - 6th
Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music
Band and Orchestra Data Binder
Use this data binder to collect data on your music students, much like in reading or math. All data is student driven and information is charted by students.
This one binder includes numerous activities and plans for how to use the included activities. This binder will push your ensemble forward throughout the entire year and provide you with solid assessments.
All editable and can be modified for any ensemble.
Examples: Play to Self, Play to Someone, Playing Log, and much more!
4th - 12th
Instrumental Music, Other (Performing Arts), Vocal Music
Frogs in the Meadow
ORFF AND MOVEMENT: Frogs in the Meadow This lesson includes the folk song "Frogs in the Meadow." Included in this is the lesson sequence, sheet music for individual parts and a score, and an mp3 of the score. Instruments include orff, piano accompaniment, and vocals. Also included is the game that goes with the folk song and how to play. This lesson and game combined lasts 30-60 minutes depending how many turns you allow.
K - 3rd
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
In the Hall of the Mountain King Listening Activity
In this activity you will find a worksheet outlining the story of Peer Gynt as well as a recording of "In the Hall of the Mountain King" by Grieg. Students will listen and respond to the story within the music using a timeline. This can be a full class activity or individual. Also included is an extension activity and answer key. This activity can also easily become a game for those competitive students. Perfect for use around Halloween, your Romantic Period lessons, or study of composers.
4th - 7th
Instrumental Music, Music, Music Composition
Staff Worksheet for Lines and Spaces
This worksheet includes colors and shapes for primary aged students to reinforce the lines and spaces of the Treble Clef. It can also be used as a great assessment tool!
K - 2nd
Music, Music Composition, Vocal Music
Circle Dances
A great addition to Folk Songs! Includes circle dances to the 2 popular folk songs: Skip to my Lou and Shoo Fly. Each song has a beginner, intermediate, and advanced version. Easily adapted for multiple recordings.
K - 3rd
Music, Other (Performing Arts), Vocal Music
Music Challenge Game
"The Challenge Game" Students are broken up in pairs or groups. Each question in the game is spread around the room like stations. When the game begins students choose a station to start at, they must complete the task and report back to the teacher each time. Students continue around the stations until they have passed every question and a winner is declared! Concepts covered include: rhythm reading, note reading, rhythm dictation, boomwhacker melodies (could be done on any instrument), solf
4th - 8th
Instrumental Music, Music, Vocal Music
Beethoven's Famous Works Game
"Beethoven's Nickname Game" is a wonderful way for students to experience and listen to Beethoven's most famous works while learning their given titles as well as what they have come to be known as. There are 7 works included in this presentation. Kids love the group work and the ability to win points for their creative titling.
5th - 10th
Art, Music, Music Composition
John Williams: Name That Theme
CLASS FAVORITE! I use this game as an introduction to John Williams, movie units, or 20/21st century music. It can be used as part of a bigger unit or a standalone game/activity. This game lasts approximately 30 minutes and keeps all students engaged! This slideshow includes 11 of John Williams most famous themes. Hover your mouse to play the built-in audio example and then click to reveal the answers. Play for fun or give points to crown a champion team!
5th - 10th
Music, Music Composition, Other (Performing Arts)
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About the store
Experience
Hi - I'm Kelsey. You've probably heard the phrase "music is my life" countless times. In my case, it could not be more accurate. From personal life to professional life, everything I do centers around music and education. Come on in, stay awhile, and maybe find a resource that will become a new favorite in your classes.
I don't know everything, and I continue to grow professionally, but I have the following experiences that have helped shape me as an educator and musician:
14 Years of Classroom Experience, which has included nearly every aspect of K-12 Music Education: General music classes, Music Appreciation, Beginning Band/Orchestra, Concert Band, Marching Band, Choir, and Musicals
20+ years private lesson instructor, mostly piano and flute
16+ years of Religious music performance and directing
12+ years in Piano performance and accompanying
Teaching style
All-Inclusive!!!
Every child can learn and be passionate about music because there are so many different avenues! I give students the opportunity to explore everything music has to offer with continuous combinations of singing, instruments, movement, percussion, and everything else available to us!
I continually strive to reach outside of my classroom. Music is an integral part of any school system, and I feel it is the music teachers job to make us and the importance of our craft known outside of the short time we spend with our students each week.
My classroom standard is typically High Expectations leading to Above Standard results. I don't allow my students to take an easy way out, and I push them to live up to their very best. I consistently push my students to the next level, and I have never seen a student fail to reach the bar I've set for them. Student relationships, immersive classes, and well-rounded music education have been the key factors in my teaching success.
Additional biographical information
I am a wife, mom, fur-mama, church music director, private lesson instructor, piano accompanist, and full-time music teacher. I live, breath, and sleep music! Thank you for the opportunity to use my life passion to enter your classroom and pass on the passion to more children!
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