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My name is Jennifer & I am an elementary music teacher, clinician, & blogger with 30 years experience. My goal is to provide sequential, student-centered resources that are simple to execute & engage students!
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Preview of Listen to the Rain: A Dynamics lesson for young children

Listen to the Rain: A Dynamics lesson for young children

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I love using children's literature to teach musical concepts and skills. Listen to the Rain is one of my favorite children's books for the music room. It's full of beautiful, imaginative vocabulary and perfect to teach dynamics and mallet technique. This pack contains slides to retell the story and a variety of printables to help students learn and apply dynamics vocabulary. #musiccreworff If you enjoyed this product, please check out Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin!The Little Old Lady Who Was Not A
Preview of Notation Notebook for the Music Learning Theory Inspired Classroom

Notation Notebook for the Music Learning Theory Inspired Classroom

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The Notation Notebook contains over 100 pages of notation worksheets for elementary students. There is something for everyone at every stage of learning! The Notebook contains both a Rhythmic and Tonal section. The worksheets are organized by: SolfegeProper names for notationMeterTonality KeyalityUse a few sheets in a Notation Exploration Center or make Notation Notebooks for your students to use throughout the year. There are endless ways to use the Notation Notebook in your elementary class
Preview of Tiptoe Joe: An Instrument Exploration Activity

Tiptoe Joe: An Instrument Exploration Activity

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I love using children's literature to teach musical concepts and skills. Tiptoe Joe is an adorable children's story - perfect for exploring rhythm instruments and introducing tempo and dynamics in the music room! This pack contains slides to retell the story and a variety of printables to help students learn instrument names, tempo and dynamics vocabulary. Also a great addition to your sub tub! #musiccrewsubplans If you enjoyed this product, please check out The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afra
Preview of The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything

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Do you use children's literature to teach music concepts?  The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything is a student love favorite each fall .  It's perfect to introduce classroom instruments to explore sound through storytelling! #musiccrewfall This resource includes instrument pagescoloring pagesvariety of worksheets If you enjoyed this resource, you might also like: Listen to the RainTiptoe JoeThe Remarkable Farkle McBride****************************************************************
Preview of Write the Room Winter: Duple Meter

Write the Room Winter: Duple Meter

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Write the Room Music: Winter is a fabulous way to get kids reading, writing, and moving around the room. Post the rhythms you want students to practice thinking, reading, and writing. Included in this set are: Level 1 - quarter notes & eight notes Level 2 - quarter notes, eight notes, and quarter note rests Level 3 - quarter notes, eight notes, quarter note rests, and sixteenth notes Level 4 - half notes, quarter notes, eight notes, and quarter note rests Each level contains small cards (perfe
Preview of Folk Song: Down By the Bay

Folk Song: Down By the Bay

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Down By the Bay is a classic children's folk song beloved by students and teacher alike. Students love the silliness of the lyrics and teachers love all the music concepts that can be taught from it. Students can learn about melodic direction, rhythmic duration, creating harmony, and composing lyrics in the style of a song. #musiccrewendofyear Included in this resource: Background information about the songI Can statementsSlides of each verseColoring sheets (perfect for subs!) Worksheets t
Preview of All the Little Rabbits: An original singing game

All the Little Rabbits: An original singing game

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What happens when All the Little Rabbits get into the garden? They eat all the vegetables and sing about it! This adorable, original song is perfect for the spring! Get your kids singing both as a class and individually! #musicisessential Related Products★ Dance & Freeze: Spring Edition★ Spring Songs for Little Ones★ Spring Worksheets for the Music Learning Theory Inspired Classroom*************************************************************************** Customer Tips:Did you know you
Preview of Write the Room Music: Valentine's Day

Write the Room Music: Valentine's Day

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Write the Room: Valentine's Day is a fabulous way to get kids reading, writing, and moving around the room. Post the rhythms you want students to practice thinking, reading, and writing. Included in this set are: Level 1 - quarter notes & eight notes Level 2 - quarter notes, eight notes, and quarter note rests Level 3 - quarter notes, eight notes, quarter note rests, and sixteenth notes Level 4 - half notes, quarter notes, eight notes, quarter note rests, and sixteenth notes Each level contains
Preview of Fall Worksheets for the Music Learning Theory Inspired Classroom

Fall Worksheets for the Music Learning Theory Inspired Classroom

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Looking for some ways to reinforce Music Learning Theory concepts in your music classroom? This packet contains 24 fall-themed MLT inspired worksheets for your elementary classroom. The worksheets cover Meter Recognition (duple & triple), Tonality Recognition (major & minor), Laban Movement (pathways, shapes, and levels), Basic Reading & Writing (resting tone, functions), Same & Different (form readiness), and Improvisation. The worksheets are designed to reinforce MLT concepts & skills and can
Preview of Music Listening: The Nutcracker

Music Listening: The Nutcracker

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The Nutcracker is a classic teaching and learning tool around the holidays! With Guided Listening & Reading Activities, get your students actively listening for Form, Style, Timbre and Expression! Two sets of guided listening worksheets are included - one for lower elementary students and one for upper elementary students. Two sets of guided reading worksheets are included as well - one for the traditional music teacher and one for Music Learning Theory practitioners. #musiccrewlisteningless
Preview of Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin

Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin

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This is a fabulous book to introduce instruments and instrument families to young children! We especially love learning how to count "musically" too! This resource pack comes with bulletin board materials and lots of coloring sheets for students. This is a great go-to resource for subs too! #musiccrewinstruments If you enjoyed this resource, you may also like: The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of AnythingFancy Nancy's Guide to Music*******************************************************
Preview of SingToKids Songbook: Compilation

SingToKids Songbook: Compilation

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This is a collection of original, composed tunes and chants for early childhood and elementary music. The tunes in this book represent a variety of tonalities and meters, as often used in Music Learning Theory inspired classrooms. The tunes in this book are the "best of" my tunes from both SingToKids songbook 1 & 2! This is a must-have collection for any MLT educator! *************************************************************************** Customer Tips: Did you know you can get TPT cre
Preview of Elementary Music Centers {Workstations}

Elementary Music Centers {Workstations}

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Have you always wanted to try Elementary Music Centers but weren't sure to start? This resource will provide you ideas on how how to build centers for lower and upper elementary students to engage them musically. From notation centers to iPads - get lots of fabulous ideas for your music room! Related Products★ A to Z Instruments★ Listen to the Rain: A Dynamics lesson for young children★ The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything★ Tiptoe Joe: An Instrument Exploration Activity fo
Preview of Winter Worksheets for the Music Learning Theory Inspired Classroom

Winter Worksheets for the Music Learning Theory Inspired Classroom

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Looking for some winter resources for your music classroom? This packet contains 30+ Music Learning Theory inspired worksheets for your elementary classroom. Worksheets cover: Meter Recognition (duple & triple)Tonality Recognition (major & minor)Laban Movement (space & pathways)Basic Reading & Writing (resting tone & functions)Same & DifferentImprovisationThe worksheets are designed to reinforce MLT concepts & skills and can be paired with my Winter Songs for Little Ones on TpT! "I Can" statem
Preview of Color By Rhythm Pattern: Winter & Holiday Edition

Color By Rhythm Pattern: Winter & Holiday Edition

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Every music teacher needs a calming activity for their students from time to time, right? Color by Rhythm Pattern is a great, calming activity for your students. Whether it’s for music centers, a quiet activity so you can assess students one-on-one, or the day after a performance, these are perfect for every music teacher. Students simply read the rhythm pattern associated with each color. Find the pattern on the sheet and color away! Not only do your students get to engage in a fun activity, b
Preview of Write the Room Music: Back to School

Write the Room Music: Back to School

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Write the Room: Back to School is a fabulous way to get kids reading, writing, and moving around the room. Post the rhythms you want students to practice thinking, reading, and writing. #musiccrewrhythm Included in this set are: Level 1 - quarter notes & eight notes Level 2 - quarter notes, eight notes, and quarter note rests Level 3 - quarter notes, eight notes, quarter note rests, and sixteenth notes Each level contains small cards - perfect for centers, medium and large cards. Each level i
Preview of Jingle, Jingle

Jingle, Jingle

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Do your students love singing games in music? Jingle, Jingle is a passing game, where a student has to guess who has the jingle bell! Your students will love singing and passing the jingle bell around the circle! To extend the activity, there are also slides exploring the different bells used in music and connecting them to the percussion family. Students can explore steady beat by playing the bells along with the song. Students can also learn the historical significance of why horses wore b
Preview of Pass the Candy Cane

Pass the Candy Cane

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Do your students love singing games in music? Pass the Candy Cane is a passing game, similar to Pass the Witches Broomstick. Your students will love singing and passing the candy cane around the circle! To extend the activity, there are also slides exploring traits of a melody. Using the method of "testing a hypothesis" - your students will discover all the traits of a melody used within Pass the Candy Cane. Additionally, there are coloring sheets and a Traits of a Melody Assessment included
Preview of Drumming Up Some Fun: Piece by Piece

Drumming Up Some Fun: Piece by Piece

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Who doesn't love to drum? It's the one activity my students beg for each and every year!  Drumming Up Some Fun: Piece by Piece is a great resource to get your students to: Perform with different drum strokesRead and perform more complex rhythmsLayer 2-3 rhythms in an ensembleLearn to play with dynamicsWrite drumming rhythmsArrange drumming pieces with rhythm puzzlesWork as an ensemble, small group or in music centersThis resource includes a variety of lesson ideas, "I Can" statements, and works
Preview of Baritone Ukulele Chords: Primary Colors

Baritone Ukulele Chords: Primary Colors

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Do you need Baritone ukulele chord posters for your music classroom? Chords included in this resource are C, D, D7, F, G, G7, A, Am, Bm, and Em. Simply print, laminate, and display around your classroom to create a visually appealing reference for your students! You might also be interested in my ukulele resource, Sing & Strum Ukulele: Sing & Strum: Ukulele for the Elementary Music Classroom*************************************************************************** Customer Tips: Did you k
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About the store

Experience

My name is Jennifer & I am an elementary music teacher, clinician, & blogger with 30 years experience. My goal is to provide sequential, student-centered resources that are simple to execute & engage students!

Teaching style

K-5 Elementary General Music Early Childhood Music Music Learning Theory Educational Technology

Awards & shining teacher moments

I am co-author of Q & A for MLT and the Jump Right In: Kindergarten Music Series, as well as a contributor on several other publications. I was named Michigan Music Educator of the Year and Arts Educator of the Year in 2018. I am part of the faculty for the Gordon Institute for Music Learning (GIML) and a clinician for music education conferences throughout the United States.

My own education history

I hold a B.M. in performance from Michigan State University, teacher certification from the University of Houston, and a M.M. Ed. from Temple University. I am an early childhood and elementary general music instructor for the Gordon Institute for Music Learning and is level one certified in Orff-Schulwerk.

Additional biographical information

I live in Farmington with my son, three dogs. I enjoy gardening, walking, biking, swimming, yoga, and being active in my community.