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My mission is to provide time saving and engaging resources for busy, passionate music teachers. I believe students learn best in a music classroom when they are engaged in the material, but finding the time to create these materials for your kids is overwhelming. I am here to help! I have kid tested and teacher approved resources that give you time to be the amazing teacher you already are. Teach music. Love life. Musically, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications

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My mission is to provide time saving and engaging resources for busy, passionate music teachers. I believe students learn best in a music classroom when they are engaged in the material, but finding the time to create these materials for your kids is overwhelming. I am here to help! I have kid tested and teacher approved resources that give you time to be the amazing teacher you already are. Teach music. Love life. Musically, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications
Music Decor Rainbow Brights - Ukulele Chord Chart Posters
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Looking for a way to spruce up your room this year? Look no further! The RAINBOW BRIGHTS collection is for you! When you add a music teacher decoration set your room will shine! This music decor set provides you with ukulele chord chart posters to accompany your ukulele unit. The bright colors will help your students when they need a quick reference of where to put their fingers. … This is included in the Rainbow Brights Music Decor Bundle … This resource includes the following items: Chord Charts for the following chords: Cm, C, C7, Dm, D, D7, Eb, Em, E, E7, Fm, F, F7, F#m, Gbm, Gb, F#, Gm, G, G7, Am, A7, A, Bbm, Bb, Bm, B, B7, and Open Strings Backgrounds in solid colors to match the Rainbow Ukulele System with colored dots. Backgrounds with black dots with each chord ALL on red, blue, green, yellow, orange, turquoise, purple, and pink. All the chords above in landscape and portrait. … Like this product? You will also love: Rainbow Ukulele - Fretboard Chord Insert Charts for the ukulele Ukulele Program - Rainbow Ukulele {BUNDLE} - Lessons, Presentation, Student Book … Musically Yours, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications Teach music. Love life.
Marvelous Maypole! How to build & dance (+animations), lessons plans, & more!
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Marvelous Maypole! How to build & dance (+animations), lessons plans, & more!

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Have you ever wanted to do maypole dancing with your class? Wondered why people even do maypole dancing in the first place? Look no further! Marvelous Maypole is for you! This is a great way to get kids doing choreography around May Day. The kids also love doing things like this on field day! This is an amazing unit all about maypole dancing! This lesson and accompanying PowerPoints with dance animation will provide you all you need to teach a fun, engaging unit on maypole dancing, K-5 (or older!). Need something new for field day? This would be a perfect group event! Even teachers at my school wanted to perform the dances! … In this resource you will receive: Instructions on how to build your own DIY maypole! (you could easily build it in a weekend!) Detailed lesson plans for maypole dancing outlining the history of maypole dancing, the history of May Day, dance steps, and tips to teach the dances. (Basic Circle, Concentric Circle, Basic Weave, Gypsy’s Tent, Barber’s Pole, Spider Web, and Jacob’s Ladder). Engaging PowerPoint to lead your students through learning about the history of maypole along with animated slides to demonstrate the dance steps. Quick reference sheet with diagrams for you to use when actually teaching the dances. … The ready to print lesson plan and accompanying presentations cover the following topics: Complete instructions and material list for building a maypole. Tips for teaching the dance sequences. Amazing video clips (safeshare links) to demonstrations of people dancing each dance covered in this resource. What is a maypole? Concise history of maypole and development around the world (Sweden, Great Britain, Germany, USA). Animated demonstrations of 6 traditional maypole dances ranging from beginning to advanced. Each animation includes slides for breaking down the teaching process and then showing how the dance would be completed in its entirety. (Download the preview for animation sample - don’t worry! Typed instructions for the dances are included too!). … Standards The detailed, editable lesson plans were written ready to print for the general music room, but could easily be adapted to the general education room or dancing room with a quick switching of standards. Currently the Georgia GPS music standards are marked; the National Music Standards and Common Core Arts Standards are included and can be swapped with a simple copy and paste. … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Spill the Dynamics! - Dynamics Symbol Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the Rhythms! - Rhythm Game … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.
Musician of the Month: EDVARD GRIEG - Lesson Plans & Bulletin Board
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Musician of the Month: EDVARD GRIEG - Lesson Plans & Bulletin Board

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Composer of the Month is a great way to bring some music history to your students! Ready to start a Composer/Musician of the Month but don’t have a plan ready? Look no further! This is the perfect resource for your lessons on Edvard Grieg, the amazing composer behind In the Hall of the Mountain King and Morning Mood (from the Peer Gynt Suite). Hint: He’s great for an October composer of the month! … This set includes: Lesson Plans covering mini-lessons to presented at the beginning or end of your lesson as a “Musician of the Month” activity. Bulletin Board printables including information about the composer, definitions appropriate to the particular composer (i.e. Composer, Conductor, Musician). YouTube links to engaging videos highlighting the composer’s works. … This set will get you with a Lesson Plan that is ready to print and yet can still be modified to suite your needs. The composer units focus on a different composer or musician each month and the lesson takes about 5-10 minutes of the lesson time. I do the lesson at the very beginning of class and focus on listening, discussing music with appropriate terminology, and connecting music to the “real world.” Each lesson comes with 5 mini-lessons and links to the YouTube videos used in the lesson. … In addition, you will also receive printouts for your bulletin boards with blank pages that can also be modified to suite your needs. I display the current composer’s information in my room and then move his or her information to the hallway as a running list for students. Pictures of this can be found on my blog. … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Break the Dynamics! - Dynamics Symbol Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the Pitches! - Solfege Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the Dynamics! - Dynamics Symbol Reading Game … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.
Peter and the Wolf - Coloring Pages
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Peter and the Wolf - Coloring Pages

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Looking for the perfect activity for your Peter and the Wolf unit? Need something for your early finishers? Check out these awesome Peter and the Wolf Coloring Pages! This is part of the money saving Peter and the Wolf {MEGA BUNDLE} These come in both portrait and landscape options for your convenience. … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Spill the Pitches! - Solfege Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the Pitches! - Bass Clef Pitch Note Reading Game Rhythm Basketball Set Vol 1! - 4th and 5th Grade Lesson Plan Rhythm Practice … Musically Yours, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications Teach music. Love life.
Back to School Music Lesson Plan! Hiccup Buttercup for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
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Back to School Music Lesson Plan! Hiccup Buttercup for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd

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Are you a new music teacher or a veteran music teacher looking for some fresh ideas? Want to have a fantastic first day in music? Look no further! This is a tried and true set of lessons that will really hook your kids! Kid will leave that first day saying your class is SUPER FUN! If you can get that reputation, the kids will buy into all the amazing things you teach them in the future! Let’s have a fabulous first day in music! Note: This file is included in the following money saving Back to School Music Lesson Plan Bundle. … Included in this File Detailed (yet editable) lesson plans for 1-3. State (GA) GPS Standards, National Music Standards, and National Core Arts Standards are marked. PowerPoints to guide the lesson for each level. (Google Slides version included) Links to any resources needed to complete the lesson. (List below) Essential Questions for you to post in your room. Video demonstration of the cup games. … Description of Lessons 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade - Students will go through normal first day procedures (rules, etc.) and then practice a fun dance song so they can practice what a “space bubble” is. Then students will be introduced to a fun “nonsense” song with a wonderful cup activity. The game is differentiated in levels for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd. 3rd Grade plans also include an additional ice breaker game that is great for internalizing rhythm. These lessons are meant to hook my students from the first day. I use the lessons to review things like singing voice, form, tempo, etc. I find that if I can give my class a reputation of “fun” then the students will buy into any lesson I give them in the future! These lessons are designed for my 45 minutes classes but you could modify them for 30 min or hour classes as needed. … This is meant to be a guide for your individual situation. Substitutions for any part of the lesson is acceptable. Additional items you need to teach the lesson directly as written that are NOT included. Class set of cups (plastic or disposable from the grocery store work). Book (optional): Down by the Bay … Like this product? You will also love: Ukulele Program - Rainbow Ukulele {BUNDLE} - Lessons, Presentation, Student Book Music Decor BUNDLE - AQUA AND GRAY - posters, word wall, class rules, binders! Back to School Music Lesson Plan! 4th and 5th Turn the Beat Around Cup Game … Shelley Tomich Teach music. Love life.
Bass Clef - Reading Music -PowerPoint Presentation & Exit Ticket-Lesson Plan
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Bass Clef - Reading Music -PowerPoint Presentation & Exit Ticket-Lesson Plan

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This is a GREAT way to introduce Bass Clef to your students! The lesson plan will help you present the included PowerPoint Presentation to your students in order for them to start reading music notes on the Bass Clef staff! I know it can be hard for students to learn to read music on the bass clef - this will help! Note: This lesson is meant to be taught after the Treble Clef Lesson. SAVE when you buy as part of the Reading Music Bundle! … In this resource: Editable Lesson Plans geared for 4th and 5th grade students. Feel free to modify for other grade levels! PowerPoint Presentation to introduce students to the Bass Clef staff! Download the preview to see what is included! Simple worksheet that allows students to create their own line sentence and quickly identify 3 bass clef notes. Use as an exit ticket! … Looking for additional bass clef resources? Check out these! Don’t Break the Music - Bass Clef Pitch Parkway - Bass Clef Don’t Spill the Music - Bass Clef … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Spill the MUSIC BUNDLE! Pitch, rhythm, dynamics, & more! Reading Music - Introducing Treble Clef! Recorder Bonanza - BAG … Musically Yours, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications Teach music. Love life.
Alto Recorder Fingering Chart Posters v3 Holes - Music Decor Sweet Shoppe
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Alto Recorder Fingering Chart Posters v3 Holes - Music Decor Sweet Shoppe

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Looking for a way to spruce up your room this year? Look no further! The SWEET SHOPPE collection is for you! This is a set of recorder fingering chart posters to help your students learn! The bright colors will help your students when they need a quick reference of where to put their fingers. … Save money and buy this as part of a money saving bundle!! … This resource includes the following items: Fingering Charts for the following alto recorder notes: F, G, A, Bb, B, C, D, E, F, G, A, Bb, C All with and without ice cream on the poster DOWNLOAD THE PREVIEW TO CHECK THEM OUT! All the charts above portrait only. … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Break the Ukulele! - Ukulele Centers Game Rainbow Ukulele - Fretboard Chord Insert Charts for the ukulele Pitch Hill: {FLIPCHART BUNDLE} - Practice Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do Solfege (So) … Musically Yours, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications Teach music. Love life.
Music Centers: Ukulele Races - Strings G C E A Game, Practice
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Music Centers: Ukulele Races - Strings G C E A Game, Practice

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Ukulele Races is a super fun (and educational!) game where students race to the finish line by naming the ukulele strings (G, C, E, A)! Students can practice identifying the names of the soprano/concert/tenor ukulele strings. Use in your daily lessons, as part of center activities, or as a great sub plan! This is the Strings Version - G, C, E, A (soprano/concert/tenor) This game is included in the following $$ saving bundles: Music Centers: Ukulele Races {BUNDLE}* In the Ukulele Races game, each student draws a card and identifies the string on the card. Then, they can move their game piece (provided by you - see here for examples or use pony beads!) to the appropriate string name. There are also some special game cards like “Wreck: Skip Your Turn!” Your students will LOVE playing this game in Centers or as a stand-alone activity! You will verbally hear them calling out the string names as they move forward and check each other. In this resource: Game board in Black and White Game board in Color Cards to print out (8 cards to one sheet of paper) - ukulele string cards available in Color and Black & White Preparation directions for teacher Directions for Students - print out and put in the packet for students! Cover page for your center bag or box Find Other Versions of Ukulele Races Here: Ukulele Races C7 F Ukulele Races C, C7, F Ukulele Races C, C7, F, G7 Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Spill the Pitches! - Treble Clef Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Break the Ukulele! - Ukulele Centers Game Music Decor - AQUA AND GRAY - Instrument Posters - Orchestra, Orff, and World! Musically Yours, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications Teach music. Love life.
Science of Sound Unit 1st: Lesson Plans, Presentation, Experiments, & Assessment
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Science of Sound Unit 1st: Lesson Plans, Presentation, Experiments, & Assessment

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This is an editable interdisciplinary unit on the Science of Sound Energy for 1st grade music and science (written from a music teacher’s perspective). This lesson plan and slide deck presentation compatible with PowerPoint & Google Slides™ will provide you all you need to teach a fun, engaging science of sound unit. This unit was written to meet the 1st grade science of sound curriculum in Georgia, but can be modified to meet the needs of other grade levels. This packet is wonderful for collaboration between music teachers and classroom teachers! … In this packet you will receive: Detailed lesson plans for the Science of Sound ready to print, yet fully editable for your needs (Microsoft Word). Engaging PowerPoint to lead your students through learning about the science of sound. There is a partially editable (text is editable) version and a version that is pre-formatted and ready to show right away. (Google Slides™ version available) Interactive quizzes; take as a class or check the answers on the accompanying assessment papers. Prema Partner Sound Card Game - directions included. Listening Walk Worksheet to go with the Listening Walk book. Differentiated Sound Sorts (with both Soft and Quiet Terms) - Use as a center or as an assessment. (plus answer keys) —Sound Sort, Cut and Paste OR Color/Circle, for High/Low, Loud/Soft, Emergency/Non-Emergency ----Sound Label, Write in the correct label, Loud/Soft and High/Low Guide for completing six experiments for the Science of Sound … The ready to print lesson plan and accompanying presentation cover the following topics: What is vibration? How do instruments vibrate? How does our voice vibrate? Quick look at the families of instruments. Make vibrations from paper. Introductory look at sound waves - volume (amplitude) Introductory look at sound waves - pitch (frequency) Original piggy back song to remember pitch vs volume. Comparison of Emergency sounds and what is an Emergency sound? EXPERIMENTS: String Telephone, Box Guitar, Tuning Fork Fun, Jumping Rice, Ruler Vibrations, Hanger Bells … Additional materials needed to complete the lesson as written The Listening Walk_ by Paul Showers. ISBN 9780064433228 Internet access to view videos online(SafeShare links provided!) Samples of each family of instruments (optional) Streamer wands Printer Storage boxes for materials Glasses and food coloring Various materials for experiments … Like this product? You will also love: Kindergarten/1st Grade Music Lesson - Pitch/Melody Composition - Pumpkin Stew Ukulele Program - Rainbow Ukulele {BUNDLE} - Lessons, Presentation, Student Book
Rainbow Ukulele - Ukulele Chord Chart Posters - Letter and 11 by 17
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Rainbow Ukulele - Ukulele Chord Chart Posters - Letter and 11 by 17

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These ukulele chord chart posters are the perfect companion to your ukulele unit. The brightly colored ukulele posters will help your students when they need a quick reference of where to put their fingers. … This resource includes the following items: Chord Charts for the following chords: Cm, C, C7, Dm, D, D7, Eb, Em, E, E7, Fm, F, F7, F#m, Gbm, Gb, F#, Gm, G, G7, Am, A7, A, Bbm, Bb, Bm, B, B7, and Open Strings Background in the Rainbow Ukulele stripe design with colors to match the Rainbow Ukulele system. Backgrounds in solid colors to match the Rainbow Ukulele System. Backgrounds in an ink-saving format to match the Rainbow Ukulele System. Black and white posters. Open string label posters. All the chords above in 11" by 17" (Portrait) and 8.5" by 11" (Portrait in Landscape). … Note: This is NOT included in the Rainbow Ukulele Bundle (that includes the Teacher and Student edition). … Like this product? You will also love: Music Decor Rainbow Brights - Ukulele Chord Chart Posters D TUNING Music Center: Don’t Break the Rhythms! - Rhythm Game Rainbow Ukulele - Fretboard Chord Insert Charts for the ukulele … Musically Yours, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications Teach music. Love life. Rainbow Ukulele ® is a registered trademark of Shelley Tomich.
Music Decor - RAINBOW BRIGHTS - Dynamics Posters (Elements of Music)
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Music Decor - RAINBOW BRIGHTS - Dynamics Posters (Elements of Music)

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Looking for a way to spruce up your room this year? Look no further! The RAINBOW BRIGHTS collection is for you! When you add a music teacher decoration set your room will shine! This music decor set provides you with posters for your room for Dynamics! I have included a set with and without definitions. I also included them in 1/4 page size as well! … This is included in the Rainbow Brights Music Decor Bundle … Included in this File: Dynamics posters. Dynamics posters with definitions. (with both quiet and soft) Blank versions for you to edit to your needs. All in portrait and landscape and 4 per page. … Like this product? You will also love: Pitch Hill: {GROWING MEGA BUNDLE} - Teaching Solfege through Storytelling! Music Decor - AQUA AND GRAY - Dynamics Posters (Elements of Music) … Musically Yours, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications Teach music. Love life.
Ukulele Program - Rainbow Ukulele {BUNDLE} - Lessons, Presentation, Student Book
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Ukulele Program - Rainbow Ukulele {BUNDLE} - Lessons, Presentation, Student Book

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Ukulele is a great instrument for the music classroom! Are you looking for a way to incorporate the ukulele into your elementary or early middle school music classroom? Looking for a great motivation system for students and a wonderful curriculum in the music classroom? Look no further! This Rainbow Ukulele mega book pack is for you! … Now includes British term version (student and teacher) and Google Slide (teacher presentation) Rainbow Ukulele is a beginning ukulele curriculum for teaching Ukulele in the elementary general music classroom. In this comprehensive unit for the music classroom, students are systematically taught the history of the ukulele, the parts of the ukulele, how to tune, reading music (TAB and traditional notation), fingerstyle, and chords. Students are systematically taken through playing 50 songs using C7, C, F, and G7. This is the perfect solution for your first lessons for ukulele! When you get your kids started on ukulele, you will not believe the joy that comes in to your classroom! … This is a bundle of the following products: Rainbow Ukulele Student Pack - Method Book, assessments, and more! Rainbow Ukulele Teacher Pack - Complete Lesson Plans, Presentation, and more! … You will receive the following: TEACHER EDITION Amazing teaching presentation to guide students through the lessons. Each song has the sheet music and lyrics with chords available. COMPLETE Lesson Plans for you to print for your plan book and yet, still completely editable for your needs! Blank page template to add your own information. Editable bead checklist (explained in (explained in the the free intro packet)). Strumming Patterns - this is a collection of strumming patterns I have used over the years - feel free to copy and paste to change up how you are teaching the songs to students! Essential Questions to post in your room (Editable template too!) MP3 accompaniment files for every song in the book, including options for full tempo, counting in, and a slower practice tempo. … STUDENT EDITION Reproducible student method book. Student Key packet for assessments in the book. Blank page template to add your own information. Editable bead checklist (explained in the free intro packet). Strumming Patterns - this is a collection of strumming patterns I have used over the years - feel free to copy and paste to change up how you are teaching the songs to students! … Songs covered by Rainbow Ukulele *TAB/Fingerstyle * Going Down the Lines Down and Back Up Again Green Cats Eat Ants Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Mary Had a Little Lamb London Bridge The Farmer in the Dell Baby Shark Yankee Doodle Chords Lime in de Coconut (note: song not actually included - link to resource on YouTube due to copyright restrictions) Rain, Rain, Go Away Bow, Wow, Wow There’s a Hold in the Bucket The Farmer in the Dell The Down-Up Song The Wheels on the Bus It’s Raining, It’s Pouring Apples and Bananas Hush Little Baby Michael Finnegan Paw-Paw Patch The More We Get Together Star Light, Star Bright Doggie, Doggie Little Tom Tinker Cool Song A Ram Sam Sam Did You Ever See a Lassie Fish and Chips and Vinegar Frere Jacques Mary Had a Little Lamb A Tisket, A Tasket He’s Got the Whole World The Itsy Bitsy Spider Oh Where, Oh Where Did My Little Dog Go? The Mulberry Bush Here We Go Looby Loo Hot Cross Buns Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes Kum Ba Yah Twinkle, Twinkle This Old Man When the Saints Go Marching In The Muffin Man Old MacDonald Had a Farm Pease Porridge Hot Barnyard Song On Top of Old Smokey I’ve Got Peace Like a River Amazing Grace … Like this product? You will also love: Marvelous Maypole! How to build & dance (+animations), lessons plans, & more! Music Sub Tub Stuffers: 3-5 Music Substitute Plan - Guido d’Arezzo … Musically Yours, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications Teach music. Love life. Rainbow Ukulele ® is a registered trademark of Shelley Tomich.
Composer of the Month: IRVING BERLIN - Lesson Plans & Bulletin Board
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Composer of the Month: IRVING BERLIN - Lesson Plans & Bulletin Board

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Composer of the Month is a great way to bring some music history to your students! Ready to start a Composer/Musician of the Month unit but don’t have a plan ready? Look no further! This is the perfect resource for your lessons on Irving Berlin, one of the most famous pop composers of the 20th century. He composed famous pieces such as “God Bless America,” “White Christmas,” “Happy Holidays,” “Blue Skies,” “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business.” … This set includes: Lesson Plans covering mini-lessons to presented at the beginning or end of your lesson as a “Musician of the Month” activity. These mini lessons (meant to be about 10 minutes in length) are curated video links of the featured person’s music meant to serve as the foundation of discussion. No worksheets or manipulatives are included. Bulletin Board printables including information about the composer, definitions appropriate to the particular composer (i.e. Jazz, Composer, Conductor, Musician). YouTube links to engaging videos highlighting the composer’s works. … This set will get you with a Lesson Plan that is ready to print and yet can still be modified to suite your needs. The composer units focus on a different composer or musician each month and the lesson takes about 5-10 minutes of the lesson time. I do the lesson at the very beginning of class and focus on listening, discussing music with appropriate terminology, and connecting music to the “real world.” Each lesson comes with 5 mini-lessons and links to the YouTube videos used in the lesson. In addition, you will also receive printouts for your bulletin boards with blank pages that can also be modified to suite your needs. I display the current composer’s information in my room and then move his or her information to the hallway as a running list for students. Pictures of this can be found on my blog. … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Break the Pitches! - Alto Clef Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the Recorder! - Recorder Fingerings Music Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the Pitches! - Treble Clef Pitch Note Reading Game … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.
Composer of the Month STEPHEN SCHWARTZ (WICKED) - Lesson Plans & Bulletin Board
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Composer of the Month STEPHEN SCHWARTZ (WICKED) - Lesson Plans & Bulletin Board

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Ready to start a Composer/Musician of the Month but don’t have a plan ready? Look no further! This is the perfect resource for your lessons on Stephen Schwartz, composer of the famous musical, WICKED. In addition to his broadway works, he also did film music such as Enchanted! … This set includes: Lesson Plans covering mini-lessons to presented at the beginning or end of your lesson as a “Musician of the Month” activity. These mini lessons (meant to be about 10 minutes in length) are curated video links of the featured person’s music meant to serve as the foundation of discussion. No worksheets or manipulatives are included. Bulletin Board printables including information about the composer, definitions appropriate to the particular composer (i.e. Musical Theater, Concerto, Composer, Conductor, Musician). Versions using both “Theater” and “Theatre” YouTube links to engaging videos highlighting the composer’s works. … This set will get you with a Lesson Plan that is ready to print and yet can still be modified to suite your needs. The composer units focus on a different composer or musician each month and the lesson takes about 5-10 minutes of the lesson time. I do the lesson at the very beginning of class and focus on listening, discussing music with appropriate terminology, and connecting music to the “real world.” Each lesson comes with 5 mini-lessons and links to the YouTube videos used in the lesson. In addition, you will also receive printouts for your bulletin boards with blank pages that can also be modified to suite your needs. I display the current composer’s information in my room and then move his or her information to the hallway as a running list for students. Pictures of this can be found on my blog. Each lesson plan includes standards that are checked off for the GPS (Georgia Performance Standards). I have also included alternative National Music Standards Checklists and National Core Arts Standards Checklists. … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Break the Pitches! - Solfege Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Break the Pitches! - Bass Clef Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the Pitches! - Treble Clef Pitch Note Reading Game … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.
Introducing Clefs - Treble Clef, Bass Clef, Alto Clef, and Tenor Clef BUNDLE
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Introducing Clefs - Treble Clef, Bass Clef, Alto Clef, and Tenor Clef BUNDLE

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This is a money saving bundle of three amazing lessons for introducing treble, bass, and Alto/Tenor clef! Each pack comes with a full lesson plan, detailed presentation to walk you through introducing the clefs, and student assessment exit tickets to quickly assess students’ understanding of material. Rest easy - the work is done for you! Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Spill the MUSIC BUNDLE! Pitch, rhythm, dynamics, & more! Pitch Parkway - Treble Clef Recorder Bonanza - BAG … Musically Yours, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications Teach music. Love life.
Treble Clef - Reading Music -PowerPoint Presentation & Exit Ticket-Lesson Plan
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Treble Clef - Reading Music -PowerPoint Presentation & Exit Ticket-Lesson Plan

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This is a GREAT way to introduce Treble Clef to your students! The lesson plan will help you present the included PowerPoint Presentation to your students in order for them to start reading music notes on the Treble Clef staff! I know it can be hard for students to learn to read music on the treble clef - this will help! … In this resource: Editable Lesson Plans geared for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students. Feel free to modify for other grade levels! PowerPoint Presentation to introduce students to the Treble Clef staff! Download the preview to see what is included! Simple worksheet that allows students to create their own line sentence and quickly identify 3 treble clef notes. Use as an exit ticket! … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Break the Pitches! - Treble Clef Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the Pitches! - Treble Clef Pitch Note Reading Game Bass Clef - Reading Music -PowerPoint Presentation & Exit Ticket-Lesson Plan … Shelley Tomich Teach music. Love life.
Musician of the Month: ELLA FITZGERALD - Lesson Plans & Bulletin Board
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Musician of the Month: ELLA FITZGERALD - Lesson Plans & Bulletin Board

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Musician of the Month is a great way to bring some music history to your students! Ready to start a Composer/Musician of the Month but don’t have a plan ready? Look no further! This is the perfect resource for your lessons on Ella Fitzgerald, a famous jazz musician from the 1900s. … This set includes: Lesson Plans covering mini-lessons to presented at the beginning or end of your lesson as a “Musician of the Month” activity. Bulletin Board printables including information about the composer, definitions appropriate to the particular composer (i.e. Jazz, Composer, Conductor, Musician). YouTube links to engaging videos highlighting the composer’s works. … This set will get you with a Lesson Plan that is ready to print and yet can still be modified to suite your needs. The composer units focus on a different composer or musician each month and the lesson takes about 5-10 minutes of the lesson time. I do the lesson at the very beginning of class and focus on listening, discussing music with appropriate terminology, and connecting music to the “real world.” Each lesson comes with 5 mini-lessons and links to the YouTube videos used in the lesson. … In addition, you will also receive printouts for your bulletin boards with blank pages that can also be modified to suite your needs. I display the current composer’s information in my room and then move his or her information to the hallway as a running list for students. Pictures of this can be found on my blog. … Like this product? You will also love: Back to School Music Lesson Plan! 4th and 5th Turn the Beat Around Cup Game Music Center: Don’t Break the Rhythms! - Rhythm Game Music Center: Don’t Break the Pitches! - Bass Clef Pitch Note Reading Game … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.
Peter and the Wolf - Student Booklet - Perfect guide for your PATW unit!
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Peter and the Wolf - Student Booklet - Perfect guide for your PATW unit!

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Looking for the perfect listening journal and activity book for your students to demonstrate active listening for Peter and the Wolf? Looking for something to send home with your students? I have the perfect solution for you! This wonderful student guide will walk your students through every part of learning about Peter and the Wolf. … This is part of the money saving Peter and the Wolf {MEGA BUNDLE} … This booklet will walk your students through: Background information on the story. Background information on the composer. The plot of the story. Information about each instrument featured in Peter and the Wolf plus questions about each! The melodies featured for each character in Peter and the Wolf. Higher-order thinking questions about how the melodies reflect each character. Amazing graphics for your students to decorate and color. … These come in both full size paper and half size paper for your convenience! The full size version will take 11 pages (front and back) and the half size version will take 6 pages (front and back). I even used this activity with my long term sub during my maternity leave! Please take a look at the preview to see how it is laid out and feel free to ask questions! … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Break the Pitches! - Solfege Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the Pitches! - Solfege Pitch Note Reading Game … Musically Yours, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications Teach music. Love life.
Peter and the Wolf - Student Activities (Centers)
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Peter and the Wolf - Student Activities (Centers)

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Looking for the perfect activities for your students to demonstrate active listening for Peter and the Wolf? Looking for some Peter and the Wolf Center ideas? Looking for something to send home with your students? I have the perfect solution for you! This is part of the money saving Peter and the Wolf {MEGA BUNDLE} … This resource includes: • Peter and the Wolf Crossword Puzzle and KEY • Peter and the Wolf Word Search and KEY • Peter and the Wolf Story Unscramble • Peter and the Wolf QR Code listening activity and KEY • Peter and the Wolf Mini-Book • Peter and the Wolf Matching Cards (also used as listening cards!) in both color and BW … Please take a look at the preview to see how it is laid out and feel free to ask questions! … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Break the Rhythms! - Rhythm Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the Pitches! - Solfege Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the Pitches! - Bass Clef Pitch Note Reading Game … Musically Yours, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications Teach music. Love life.
Back to School Music Lesson Plan! 4th and 5th Turn the Beat Around Cup Game
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Back to School Music Lesson Plan! 4th and 5th Turn the Beat Around Cup Game

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Are you a new music teacher or a veteran music teacher looking for some fresh ideas? Want to have a fantastic first day in music? Look no further! This is a tried and true set of lessons that will really hook your kids! Kid will leave that first day saying your class is SUPER FUN! If you can get that reputation, the kids will buy into all the amazing things you teach them in the future! Start your fabulous first day of music now! … Note: This file is included in the following money saving Back to School Music Lesson Plan Bundle … Included in this File • Detailed (yet editable) lesson plans for 4-5. State (GA) GPS Standards, National Music Standards, and National Core Arts Standards are marked. • PowerPoints to guide the lesson for each level. • Links to any resources needed to complete the lesson. (List below) • Essential Questions to post in your room. • Video demonstration of the cup games. … NOTE: THE PLANS ARE SPECIFICALLY FOR THE MAKING MUSIC VERSION OF “TURN THE BEAT AROUND.” IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE A DIFFERENT VERSION YOU WILL NEED TO MODIFY THE DIRECTIONS INCLUDED TO FIT YOUR VERSION … Description of Lessons 4th and 5th Grade - Students will go through normal first day procedures (rules, etc.) and then will learn a wonderful cup game routine to the song “Turn the Beat Around.” I use the version found in Making Music, Grade 4. The directions are editable if you choose to use a different version. These lessons are meant to hook my students from the first day. This is a great first day lesson for the first year teacher or many year veteran teacher! I use the lessons to review things like singing voice, form, tempo, etc. These lessons are designed for my 45 minutes classes but you could modify them for 30 min or hour classes as needed. … This is meant to be a guide for your individual situation. Substitutions for any part of the lesson is acceptable. Additional items you need to teach the lesson directly as written that are NOT included. “Turn the Beat Around” from the series Making Music, 4th Grade. Alternatively you can use a version from iTunes (the plans are Editable for your needs) Class set of cups (plastic or disposable from the grocery store work). Rhythm Sticks (optional) … Thank you to Alfred Publishing for their written permission to use the resource, “Turn the Beat Around” in this publication. … Like this product? You will also love: Ukulele Program - Rainbow Ukulele {BUNDLE} - Lessons, Presentation, Student Book Shelley Tomich www.pitchpublications.com Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.