End of year music class activities

Well, we are approaching the middle of May, which means the end of the school year is drawing near (some of us sooner than others) for many of us. Keeping students engaged and doing something worthwhile can be challenging in those last few classes! Here are some of my favorites: 1. Hula Hoop Conductor I got this idea here last year and my students and I loved it! Basically one person is the conductor and the rest of the class follows them, usually on instruments. But instead of waving their…

Bring Summer to the Music Room! Organized Chaos. Easy lesson ideas for elementary music with a summer theme.

This past week has pretty much been insane! Sometimes I forget how much time it takes for me to settle into my routines (both at school and ...

Here are a bunch of ideas for music class activities for grades K-4 to keep kids engaged in May. Summer's fast approaching, but meaningful music education is still possible! Check out these tips, resources, and musical ideas for your elementary students.

I am linking up today with Amy Abbott and several other music teachers to share some ideas for surviving the end of the school year. TIPS #1: Keep them moving with singing games and folk dancing Jump Jim Joe This is the closest version I could find to the one I do with my kids.I use the recording from the Amidons and I have the inside circle move because it is a shorter distance to travel. When teaching a double circle dance, make sure you are always on the outside so that you can see…

Looking for engaging, musical games to play with your students? Here are a few of my favorite games and activities for elementary music classes, children's choirs, and elementary group classes.

End of the school year activities

Playing classroom games is not just about having fun, it can serve as a tool to create a positive learning climate too. In this blog post you will discover 4 music themed classroom games, plus how to access your free copy of the 31 Fun Classroom Games download that includes instructions and details for each game. These are perfect for the middle school and general music classroom. Click the pin to find out more

Review Games for the End of the School Year. Organized Chaos. Fun and engaging ways to review important concepts for elementary general music lessons!

Can you feel it? That excitement in the air. The buzzing that seems to be emanating from your students. The rising level of insanity. Yes, m...