Tag Archives: elementary

Simple Music Symbols Quiz

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Lady Fair

This is a quiz appropriate for probably 3rd-6th beginners to music. I’ve realized that most kids easily get basic symbols confused, and often do not know the name of the symbols they are reading. This assessment gives some brief explanation … Continue reading →

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Music Curriculum Standards and Pacing Guide

Posted on July 27, 2015 by Lady Fair

Hi all! I’m currently sitting in a chorus/band summer training institute for teachers and we are discussing music standards, and how to work with them. Some useful websites for planning lessons and exploring standards are: 1. http://www.CPALMS.org, the site for … Continue reading →

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Lynne Rigby: Why I am Pulling My Kids from Public Elementary School

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Lady Fair

Lynne Rigby: Why I am Pulling My Kids from Public Elementary School A decidedly long article, but well worth the read. This well-educated mother of several children of varying ages (pre-K through high school) laments the downward spiral of education … Continue reading →

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Beethoven’s Wig!

Posted on May 24, 2014 by Lady Fair

Because it’s Big! Beethoven’s wig! Just a fun cartoon to get kids interested in one of the most influential composers of all time. Kind of catchy too. 😉

Posted in 3rd-5th Grade Lessons, Humor, Teaching Elementary, Uncategorized | Tagged beethoven, classical, composer, elementary, fifth, fun, interesting, kids, lesson, ludwig, music, parody, romantic, Symphony, video, wig, youtube | Leave a comment

Orchestral Strings Tips or “Bag of Tricks”

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Lady Fair

Some brief tips that I have learned in teaching orchestral strings classes. This is not a comprehensive list by any means, but it is a start. Please add your own comments and I will add them to the list. I … Continue reading →

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Book: Singing Made Easy

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Lady Fair

As of January I will be up to 30 students, assuming everyone who has committed follows through with that commitment, and next week I am doing a trial voice lesson for a 7-year-old. I am used to working with older … Continue reading →

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Plate Skates!

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Lady Fair

This is a movement activity that my mom has done with some of the kids in her EBD (emotionally/behaviorally disabled) class. They used waxed paper plates on their feet as skates! Step on the plate and skate around the room. … Continue reading →

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It will get better!

Posted on January 30, 2013 by Lady Fair

As I was subbing the other day, and lamenting the behavior of the terrible chorus children I had in those classes, I longed to have my own classroom. Then I thought to myself, “why would my own students be any … Continue reading →

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Vocal Techniques for the Young Singer

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Lady Fair

I came across this the other day while going through some of my papers from college. I do not recall where I got all this information, if I copied it from somewhere or took it from my brain, but I … Continue reading →

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Elementary Resources – Bibliography and Discography

Posted on September 17, 2012 by Lady Fair

Music Education Bibliography and Discography By Zadda Bazzy bazzyz[at]manateeschools[dot]net Recorder Do It! Play Recorder by James O. Froseth – book with Cd Recorder Routes I (or any of her other books) – book This book includes Orff arrangements with recorder … Continue reading →

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