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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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Preview of Carnival of the Animals Unit Lesson Plan Pack

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.
Preview of Step Skip Leap Repeat Visuals

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.
Preview of Care for Instruments

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
Preview of Peter and the Wolf Characters and Instruments

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
Preview of Staff Worksheet

Staff Worksheet

Musical Staff worksheet for the lines and spaces of Treble Clef. Good assessment tool.
Preview of Band and Orchestra Data Binder

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!
Preview of Staff Worksheet for Lines and Spaces

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!
Preview of John Williams: Name That Theme

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!
Preview of Musical Alphabet and the Keyboard

Musical Alphabet and the Keyboard

This worksheet helps students see and understand the musical alphabet, how it works, and how it sits on the keyboard. I often use this in conjunction with Carnival of the Animals, Pianists. Good assessment tool as well.
Preview of Recorder Rubric

Recorder Rubric

2 Rubrics are included to use in accordance with Recorder Karate, or any recorder program. One rubric uses a 5 point scale for more in depth assessment while the other uses a more basic 3 point scale. Rubric includes: technique, sound, rhythm, notes and pitch.
Preview of Beetle Bop Dance and Worksheet

Beetle Bop Dance and Worksheet

This is a lesson plan, dance and worksheet I created to go along with the book "Beetle Bop." It includes the dance steps as well as the worksheet that can be used for quick assessment. The lesson plan with step by step instructions (including instruments when reading the book) is also included.
Preview of Ukulele Tab of Some Nights by FUN

Ukulele Tab of Some Nights by FUN

Featuring beginner Ukulele chords C, F and G
Preview of Patriotic Music Unit

Patriotic Music Unit

Patriotic Music Unit includes songs, visual aids and activities for: Reveille Taps America Grand Ol' Flag This Land is Your Land Yankee Doodle Stars and Stripes Be Kind to your Web-footed Friends
Preview of Orchestra Vocabulary Quiz

Orchestra Vocabulary Quiz

Works with terminology introduced in "Essential Elements for Strings" or as a separate instructional tool. Editable document. Terms include: Treble/Alto Clef, Quarter note/rest, half note/rest, whole note/rest, scale, measure, bar line, repeat sign, double bar, music staff, time signature, key signature, sharp and ledger lines.
Preview of Instrumental Strategies for success

Instrumental Strategies for success

This is a list of strategies I use within my band and orchestra classroom. My students learn these strategies and become masters of them so they can utilize them while they practice. By understanding and applying these strategies at the beginning level, they become more fundamentally sound musicians.
Preview of Music Terms Vocab Quiz and Study Guide

Music Terms Vocab Quiz and Study Guide

Basic Music Terminology Quiz and Study Guide. Concepts include: Quarter Note/Rest, Half Note/Rest, Whole Note/Rest, Double Bar, Repeat Sign, Treble/Bass Clef, Time Signature, Breath Mark, Duet, Key Signature, Fermata
Preview of Vivaldi's Four Seasons - Music Characteristics and Activities

Vivaldi's Four Seasons - Music Characteristics and Activities

This 4 piece lesson on Vivaldi's Four Seasons focuses on the musical characteristics of the piece. Tempo Melody Meter Dynamics Timbre Harmony Students will have class discussions, use movement, play instruments, and do written responses within this 4 piece set.
Preview of "My Music" Book

"My Music" Book

Use this printable book in conjunction with the children's book "Mole Music." This helps kids create real-life connections to the character and his journey.
Preview of I can statement

I can statement

A perfect musical reminder to incorporate common core standards into your classroom. Post this "I Can" poster on your board or around your room as a reminder to you and the kids what you can do. We often work together to make I can statements as a class from this prompt.
Preview of Kodaly Posters

Kodaly Posters

Help primary students with the Kodaly basics by providing these visual assistants!
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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!