Substitute music lesson plans

It inevitably happens to every music teacher at some point in their teaching career: you have to call out absent. Whether it’s to attend a conference,

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Avoid last-minute stress and fill your music sub tub with these easy and meaningful activities. The best music sub plans are ready in advance!

It doesn’t get much better than The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. This is such an exciting song and thanks to Disney’s Fantasia, one that is recognizable for most students. As you know from my post on the importance of teaching music history as can be found here, I just love these musically historical lessons. This is where […]

Super easy lesson ideas for subs with little to no music experience. Includes free printables for listening lessons and no prep activities.

It’s October! That means Pumpkin Patches, fair days, crisp air, halloween, and I don’t know about you, but for me it also means ALLERGIES. I was out sick the other day and needed a simple sub plan. When I first started teaching, I would print off hundreds of worksheets for my sub and leave behind...Read More

Free Music Substitute Lesson Plan (for a non-music sub). Teach meter with short, fun video clips, "script" for the teacher and movement activities for kids.

Here's the lesson plan template that I use to scaffold my lessons and explain concepts to my administrators.

Band directors, click here to check out this free, easy lesson plan for a non-music substitute teacher to follow for your band classes!

This highly-rated packet includes substitute lesson plans for the elementary music classroom. They are ready-to-use lesson plans that can even be used by subs with no musical experience. This packet includes sub plans for approximately two weeks – depending on the number of times you see your students each week. Print Music Lesson Plans for Subs.