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Organizing Tips for the Music Classroom

by Janis Dodson

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So many classes, and so many students in the elementary music classroom. Where to start? It is important to find a SYSTEM of organizing paperwork tracking that is EASY to manage. Thank you and please share any ideas you have with me. Coordinating blog post: https://trebletreemusic.com/f/let%E2%80%99s-organize-the-paperpencil-activities-in-the-music-classroom Blog Treble Tree Music Pinterest YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter

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  1. Unlock The Power Of Elementary Music Vocabulary: Fun Activities For Effective Planning

    Practice and assessment worksheets for Grades Kinder-5th music! I created these resources to help elementary music teachers organize and teach music vocabulary and concepts in a fun way. These resources work as stand-alone tools or curriculum add-ons, ideal for assessments. Each grade level has...

  2. 8 Secrets To Rocking Your Elementary School Choir!

    Here are some resources and steps for launching a new choir or if you need new ways to organize the choir. Check out my BLOG and videos at TrebleTreeMusic.com for more information about this and other resources you might like. Treble Tree Music https://trebletreemusic.com/ Happy Teaching!

  3. Sub-Bucket Ideas for the Elementary Music Classroom

    You're an elementary music educator and you woke up sick. You know this panic that sets in. Unless you have planned for success, it will be hard for you to let go and know that things are being taken care of in your elementary music classroom. Plan while you are healthy to be ready for a music...

  4. Let's Organize the Recorders in the Elementary Music Room

    Teaching recorders in the elementary music classroom can be a challenge. In my "How do I use this resource" and video I provide detailed ideas about organizing the instruments and suggestions for management and curriculum. I usually teach recorders at the 4th and 5th-grade levels. Once all the...

  5. Piano In The Elementary Music Classroom Part 2: Setting Up For Success

    When setting up keyboards for students in the elementary music classroom, it's important to plan ahead for space. Ensuring that each student has enough room to comfortably play their instrument is crucial for their success. By arranging the keyboards in a way that maximizes space and minimizes...

  6. Here's A Quick And Easy Guide On How To Organize And Teach Class Piano: FULL EPISODE

    Here is a the full video about my PIANO teaching unit resource for the multi-age elementary music classroom designed for a whole class 6-week unit. https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/P... More information and details are in my BLOG at TrebleTreeMusic.com https://trebletreemusic.com/f/piano-c...

  7. How To Make Piano Class Fun For Everyone In The Multi-age Elementary Music Classroom

    Here is a PIANO teaching unit resource for the multi-age elementary music classroom designed for a whole class 6-week unit. The unit is not a comprehensive piano curriculum but rather an easy introduction to playing the piano and reinforcement of music vocabulary and concepts.More information and...

  8. How to Manage Assessment in the Elementary Music Classroom

    I created a Piano Performance rubric assessment sheet for the students to complete before testing, saving me time and making the students responsible for filling out the test paper. This cut down the paper management time on testing days in the music classroom. I hope you find this tool helpful…

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  9. Plan a Successful Elementary Music Program with DOWN ON THE FARM for Kinder and 1st Grades

    Here is a NEW FUN music program for KINDERGARTEN. Pre-K and First grade would also like this program. Included are time-tested music program planning tips. This resource includes the songs: Spanish/English songs: Mi Chacra, My Farm, and Tengo, Tengo, I Have, I Have Little White Duck and Old...

  10. What Will the Students Need in the Elementary Music Room Today!

    Here is a way you might find helpful with the transition of elementary music students from the classroom to the music classroom. I have some time tested recommendations for reducing the teacher and student anxiety when changing the learning environment. This resource available: My Teacher Pay...

  11. Goin' to the Zoo, A Fun Kindergarten Music Program

    Here is a fun music program for KINDERGARTEN. Pre-K and First grade would also like this program. This resource includes the songs: Goin’ to the Zoo, Animales (English/Spanish) perfect for a dual language class, Alison’s Camel, The Bear Went Over the Mountain, I Can’t Spell Hippopotamus plus The...

  12. Plan and Present an Elementary Medieval/Renaissance Music Program

    This music teaching resource was created for 4th and 5th grade music classes to support a new classroom curriculum This Medieval/Renaissance Music Program includes songs, speaker parts, recorders, and a medieval sword dance. This fun music program contains the entire script for the...

  13. Science Rocks and Planets Too, An Elementary Music Program, Plan and Go

    As a music teacher, it is often challenging to find just the right music or collection of songs for a music program.Here is a fun music program for the third grade available from my Teachers Pay Teachers and my Etsy stores. All the extra songs and details are included. Both second and fourth…

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  14. Yearly Lesson Plan Template Part 4 and Never Plan Music Lessons Again!

    ELEMENTARY YEARLY MUSIC LESSON PLAN Template Available on Teachers Pay Teachers.Doesn't that sound great? Never plan lessons again?Here is an organizational resource I created for the elementary music teacher intended for planning weekly AND monthly lesson plans only once. The goal is to plan…

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  15. Fun with Rhythm Blocks in the Music Classroom

    Here is a FREE template Fun With Rhythm Blocks in the Music Classroom to use for practicing writing rhythms in the elementary music classroom. This template uses "beat boxes" to reinforce the idea of a beat and the number of "things" that can be in a beat. I found these rhythmic dictation blocks...

  16. Never Plan elementary Music Lesson Again: Part 3

    This is Part 3 in my series of getting organized with elementary music lesson planning in order to never plan music lessons again. Part 3: Yearly Planning Monthly Calendar is designed to plan how long a unit will take to teach and plan for other school activities that impact our daily teaching.…

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  17. Never Do Music Lesson Planning Again Part 2 Grade Level Unit Planning

    K-5 MUSIC Grade Level Unit Planning Here is an organizational tool for taking your curriculum organization to the next level. HOW DO I USE THIS RESOURCE: This project should take about 7-8 hours. 1. Download the resource. 2. Review the "How to" page. 3. Look at my sample on the second slide for...

  18. K-5 Music Curriculum Organization Map #1

    K-5 MUSIC CURRICULUM CONCEPTS MAP Here is an organizational tool for mapping out the music curriculum that can mean no more lesson planning each year except for only minor changes. HOW DO I USE THIS RESOURCE: This project should take about 3-4 hours. 1. Download the resource. 2. Review the "How…

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  19. Manage Recorder Belt Testing in the Elementary Music Classroom

    PLAYING THE RECORDER IS FUN FOR STUDENTS! Using a "karate" belt system in the music classroom for measuring progress and rewarding success is a fantastic tool. I have used Music K-8 and Music Play Online Materials which are both fantastic. The challenge came with setting the rubrics, testing,...

  20. Create a Class Music Report Card for the Classroom Teacher

    This music class report card lets the classroom teacher know how their "specials" time went. Great way to communicate quickly. Here is a link to the video.

  21. Use a Google Sheet for Music Event Planning in the Elementary Classroom

    In most elementary music programs, there is only ONE teacher but lots of activities to manage. The challenge is finding a way to manage all the pieces and parts. Let's get started. As a music specialist, I have been lucky to work at schools where there was another music specialist, and sometimes…

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  22. Get Ready for Singing in the Elementary Music Classroom Using Body Warm-Ups.

    As a veteran music teacher, I know this isn't the only challenge but it is a starting point. Using BODY warmups in the music classroom is a great tool to bring the children into the ready zone for singing, playing instruments, and moving to music. This set of slides is designed to provide...

  23. How to Use a Clicker with Google Slides and PowerPoint in the Music Classroom

    I discovered that a presentation clicker works with my 33 Elementary Vocal Warm Ups for Everyday Use available in Teachers Pay Teachers Google slides on my overhead projector and laptop. As a music teacher, this was game-changing for me. I used some of these warm-ups at the beginning of every...

  24. Using Wall Charts for Music Notes and Rests

    Here are some music classroom anchor charts for note and rest values. I found this to be a tremendous help in having a visual and physical reminder of names and values at the elementary level. The charts could also be used at other grade levels as well. Includes: Whole, half, quarter, eighth,...

  25. Basketball Vocal Warm-Ups for the Elementary Voice

    Elementary vocal warmups can be fun in the music room. Try using a basketball hoop and balls with a vocal warm-up. More ideas are available from... 33 Elementary Vocal Warmups for Everyday Use are available at Teachers Pay Teachers, https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Treble-Tree-Music...

About this show

So many classes, and so many students in the elementary music classroom. Where to start? It is important to find a SYSTEM of organizing paperwork tracking that is EASY to manage. Thank you and please share any ideas you have with me. Coordinating blog post: https://trebletreemusic.com/f/let%E2%80%99s-organize-the-paperpencil-activities-in-the-music-classroom Blog Treble Tree Music Pinterest YouTube Instagram Facebook Twitter

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does Organizing Tips for the Music Classroom have?

Organizing Tips for the Music Classroom has 25 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on November 16, 2024.

What is Organizing Tips for the Music Classroom about?

So many classes, and so many students in the elementary music classroom. Where to start? It is important to find a SYSTEM of organizing paperwork tracking that is EASY to manage. Thank you and please share any ideas you have with me. Coordinating blog post:...

How often does Organizing Tips for the Music Classroom release new episodes?

Organizing Tips for the Music Classroom publishes monthly, based on its 25 episodes since December 2022.

Who hosts Organizing Tips for the Music Classroom?

Organizing Tips for the Music Classroom is created and hosted by Janis Dodson.
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