Purposeful Play Music

Let's see your teaching set up! We are face to face. Today is my first full day of seeing the kids. It's going to take a while to get used to a mask. Feeling very thankful for the headset mic!

https://purposefulplaymusic.com/back-to-school-in-uncertain-times/

Back to School in Uncertain Times Usually, I'm always really excited to go back to school each Fall. I mean, the new school supplies alone, right?! But this year, it's much different. They did not prepare us for a global pandemic in my teacher training courses. This year is going to look much different than previous

Here in BC, we went back to school today (teachers only - kids don't come until Thursday). It definitely is a strange year!

Let's lighten things up a bit. What are your songs? I'm still trying to think about mine (it's harder than I thought!)

Now, I have some 'old' instruments kicking around, but not THIS old!

Here’s the world’s oldest instrument – the 50,000 year old Neanderthal Flute It’s called the Neanderthal Flute, and it’s carved from the bone of a cave bear.

Trying to teach music without singing or playing instruments? Have you thought about doing some lessons on world music?

I'll be doing this with my grade 3s and 4s this year. Keep an eye out for my blog for lesson plans, ideas and resources.

To get you started, check out this link:

https://www.carnegiehall.org/Education/Educators/Musical-Explorers/Activities-for-Families?sourceCode=31887&gclid=Cj0KCQjwv7L6BRDxARIsAGj-34rLfhksN9w1uyIrbkIvI4Z1RwUeybNV5av2j7WPvqMPsMJkJzl4XRwaArsdEALw_wcB

What cultural music would you like to know more about?

Musical Explorers: Activities for Families Musical Explorers is designed to connect children in grades K–2 to rich and diverse musical communities.

Hi everyone!! I am SUPER excited to announce that I've changed my store name to Purposeful Play Music. This better reflects my teaching philosophy :)

To celebrate, I am giving away a $10 TPT gift card! (did you know they're having a one day sale on August 18th?) I am starting a new line of resources around teaching world music to primary students. To enter the draw, please tell me which country's music you'd like to explore with your students. I will select a winner tomorrow at 3pm Pacific time.

So, I've been AWOL for quite a while due to health reasons. Good news! I am feeling much better :) Here's a sneak peak of what I'm working on.

I haven't found a planner I like, so I'm making my own!

What features would YOU like to see in a planner? Answer below and one lucky person will win a copy of the planner once it's complete :)

https://www.smartmusic.com/blog/assessment-strategies-general-music/

From Theory to Practice: Assessment Strategies in General Music | SmartMusic While assessments can be both a blessing and a curse, in this article I will share assessment strategies that other music educators have used to make assessment a positive force in their classrooms.

I have just posted a Christmas version of one of my best selling Thanksgiving products!! And it's on sale for the next two days!!

Christmas Santa's Elves Orff Based Rhythm Activity Help your young students learn to clap 'the way the words go' with this fun Christmas activity. Using cute Santa and Elf icons, students engage in body percussion, a group circle activity to promote steady beat, iconic notation and composing their own rhythms.

This is a good argument for using lots of movement in the music room. I especially like Brain Dance

The most overlooked reason why your kids won't listen, focus or sit still. My son climbed to the top of the monkey bars and snaked across them from above. He's not strong enough to...

Just posted a new bulletin board set!

Blast Off With Music Bulletin Board Set This bright and cheery space themed musical bulletin board set is perfect for Music in Our Schools Month, or any time you need to add a splash of colour to your bulletin board. The set contains: - 11 posters each with a different benefit of music education - A student activity page: students write o...