Rooted in Rhythm

Looking for a simple, no-prep way to build classroom routine, student engagement, and social-emotional learning? Piece to Ponder contains 365 daily slides featuring songs tied to U.S. holidays (some silly and some serious), paired with movement and discussion prompts. This resource supports active listening, movement, student voice, SEL, and classroom management—all in just minutes each day. What’s Included -365 Daily Slides Each slide features a carefully selected song tied to a U.S. holida

Your elementary music students will love singing this song and composing a rhythm ostinato with ready-to-print ingredient/rhythm cards, or by drawing their ingredients with a no-prep student worksheet. You can turn this simple song into a student-influenced performance piece with included song notation and suggested performance notes!What's included?►song notation + performance suggestion ►"small" ostinato composition cards (2 per page) ►full page ostinato composition card (to laminate or p

"Which Music Fits" is a no-prep digital game where students are shown a picture (scene) and listen to two music clips to see which piece fits best. This highly engaging listening activity will have your elementary music students listening, making connections between context and music, and having meaningful discussions about the purpose of music in a variety of settings. Use it at the beginning of class to gain focus, at the end of class as a musical time-filler, or as an activity for even a n

These printable, food-themed rhythm cards and assessments are a great way for your elementary music students to practice long and short-short AND to prepare and practice ta and ti ti (quarter and paired eighth notes) rhythm notation. With 3 DIFFERENT WAYS to play and multiple assessments included, this set makes differentiation a breeze! This resource comes to you as a zip file containing PDFs. What's included? 5 food-themed setseggs & baconcake & ice creambread & buttermilk & cookiessalt &

Looking for a versatile song and game that you can use in kindergarten-5th grade?? Here it is! King's Land is a folk song often used to prepare the concepts of quarter rest and do, but students of all ages will LOVE playing the game (and seeing the intro video) included in this resource! What's included...►King's Land Song Notation ►Game Directions ►Printable Cards (Posters) for Game ►WAV Audio File of Song ► Mp4 Video (around 2 minutes) ► Slide with Lyrics & Audio to display for stude

Looking for an engaging character education, SEL, and classroom management resource for your elementary music classroom? This character traits toolkit helps music teachers strengthen positive behavior, build classroom community, and reinforce PBIS expectations through ready-to-use discussion slides, printable posters, and music-specific examples. Perfect for elementary music, social-emotional learning (SEL), and positive classroom culture, this resource helps students develop the character trait

Aligned with SEL, trauma-informed practices, and PBIS, this resource provides everything you need to introduce two distinct self-regulation areas in your elementary classroom: a Calm Corner/Take a Break space and separate Parking Spots. Each area serves a different purpose—the Calm Corner helps students regulate emotions using calming tools and strategies, while Parking Spots offer a quiet space to pause without the expectation to engage with calming tools. Together, they create a flexible, stru

Say, Say, Switch is an engaging BACK TO SCHOOL music game that promotes active listening, gets students moving, and makes talking about music class fun! Need to make sub plans? This printable icebreaker activity is perfect for your sub tub; directions and audio are included in an easy-to-use Google slide. In this game, students move/dance around the room while music plays. When the music stops, students will answer the question on their partners' cards and then switch. Repeat as desire

Save over 50% off of the individual resource prices when you purchase this MEGA seasonal and holiday rhythm game bundle for your elementary music students! Print and cut your cards for all seasons now to pull out when your students need some extra movement, when your voice needs a break, or when you're planning for a non-music sub! *Each set includes a slide with unique audio tracks so your students will be listening to new music each time you play throughout the year. *If any additional holiday

Looking for a new way to practice or assess rhythmic and solfa concepts with your elementary music students? This Cake Walk Bundle promotes active listening, gets students moving, and makes performing rhythms and singing solfege fun!Inspired by the well-known carnival game, students will walk around a circle of cake walk cards until the music stops. The student whose number is called performs their card. Repeat as desired! This bundle includes activities for the following melodic concepts:•s

Say, Say, Switch is an engaging Back to School music game that promotes active listening, gets students moving, and makes practicing rhythms fun! Need to make sub plans? This printable Back to School rhythm activity is perfect for your sub tub; directions and audio are included in an easy-to-use Google slide. In this game, students move/dance around the room while music plays. When the music stops, students will read the rhythm on their partners' cards and then switch. Repeat as desired! This b

Whether your elementary music students need a movement break or a regaining focus activity, they will love these scarf movement cards. With directions, ideas, and music tracks included, you can easily leave this activity for a non-music sub or use it when you need to give your voice a break. Practice active listening and movement choice intentionally and musically! The full-page cards are ready to use, simply project them on your interactive whiteboard. Or, print, laminate, and cut the smaller

Say, Say, Switch is an engaging PERFORMANCE REFLECTION music game that promotes active listening, gets students moving, and makes concert evaluation fun! Need to make sub plans? This printable post-music program activity is perfect for your sub tub; directions and audio are included in an easy-to-use Google slide. In this game, students move/dance around the room while music plays. When the music stops, students will answer the question on their partners' cards and then switch. Repeat a

This four corners music game will get your students moving AND help you save your voice this back-to-school season! With music cues and all audio clips included, you (or even a non-music sub) can practice long and short-short and prepare ta and ti ti (quarter note and eighth notes) rhythms while you ease back into the school year. *This resource uses school supply picture icons rather than rhythm patterns as a pre-reading exercise (ex. glue, glue, ruler, glue) to support any counting system. Do

Looking for a new way to practice or assess rhythm concepts with your elementary music students? Rhythm Cake Walk promotes active listening, gets students moving, and makes performing rhythms fun!Inspired by the well-known carnival game, students will walk around a circle of cake walk cards until the music stops. The student whose number is called performs their rhythm card. Repeat as desired! This bundle includes activities for the following rhythmic concepts: •quarter note & eighth notes

BINGO! This printable rhythm Bingo game is perfect for practicing long and short-short to prepare rhythm notation in your elementary music classes. This rhythm Bingo game reinforces one sound vs. two sounds to a beat and prepares quarter note and paired eighth notes (ta & ti ti). What's included?•25 unique bingo cards (feel free to print extra if you have more than 25 students) •Master Card •Rhythm Calling Cards •Game directions/Set-up This resource comes to you as a zip file containing PDFs

Get the bundle and SAVE MONEY with this Medieval-Themed Rhythm, Melody, Movement, and More MEGA BUNDLE for elementary music! With interactive digital activities AND printable resources, your elementary students will love this themed bundle! If you teach multiple grades, this bundle will simplify your life! Your lesson plans can be similar in each grade, just differentiate the concepts in each resource. (ex. While 1st grade sings King's Land and completes the quarter rest write the room activity,

Your elementary music students will love performing this Thanksgiving Day rhyme and composing a rhythm and/or melody ostinato with ready-to-print ingredient/rhythm cards. No time to prep before Thanksgiving? Students can still compose a rhythm ostinato by drawing their ingredients with a no-prep student worksheet. ** CELEBRATE CULTURAL DIVERSITY: By using the student worksheet, students can incorporate foods from their own cultures, even if they are not accustomed to celebrating Thanksgivi

This Roll-a-rhythm worksheet is a great way for your elementary music students to practice writing and reading rhythms, even with a non-music sub! Or, use this activity as a fun assessment or introduction to composing. With very low prep needed, clear and complete teaching notes, and an editable music playlist included, this worksheet is ready to leave for a sub or use for yourself in your elementary music room! What's to love? ❤️ Works with any counting system ❤️ Gets students moving, listen

Save money with this Bakery-Themed Rhythm and Melody MEGA BUNDLE for elementary music! With interactive digital games AND printable resources, your elementary music students will love singing and signing melodic patterns, saying and playing rhythms, and more! If you teach multiple grades, this bundle will simplify your life! Your lesson plans can be similar in each grade, just differentiate the concepts in each resource. (ex. While 1st grade plays rhythm cake walk to practice quarter rest, 4th g