Off Key Studios

I've worked as a substitute teacher for years and I know better than anyone that some absences just can't be planned. This pack is for the K-6 sub who wants to be prepared for everyone or for the Elementary administration who wants a back up plan for every room on their campus. Each lesson is complete with notes on transitions, break ideas, activities listed by subject, printables for every listed activity, as well as "extra time" ideas. All you need to do is print out the day's schedule and a

These pages allow your students to search and find for a specific rhythm. When they color all of them, it will reveal the rhythm's "nick name" (i.e. coloring the quarter note reveals the word "ta," half notes = two, whole notes = toe, eighth notes = ti-ti, and quarter rests = sh). This is a great worksheet to use as a reinforcement after a lesson introducing a new rhythm. It encourages the students to distinguish small differences between the traditional icons (filled in hole for a quarter note

This product is ideal for beginning writers or those who struggle to order their thoughts. It encourages a full and detailed essay comprising of 5 paragraphs with sources included in each body paragraph. It also includes a editing checklist to help the students improve their work independently before needing to involve their teacher.

I've used these forms both as an elementary music teacher and as a K-12 substitute. They make it easier to leave accurate and useful information for the teacher upon their return and help the teacher know exactly what happened while they were away. Included are two different forms, one for secondary, departmentalized elementary, or elementary specials classrooms (allows the sub to make notes on each class) and the other for standard elementary rooms (options for the sub to make notes on each su

When teaching students to rhythms, often the easiest way is to "trick" them into learning. Students enjoy these color by rhythm worksheets that are perfect for teaching younger students to recognize the symbols, learn the syllables (ta and ti-ti) - or even the "fancy" names (quarter note and eighth notes). This packet includes three versions of the same picture so that you can choose which skill you want your kids to practice. These worksheets are great to keep around in case you need: - an eme