This is the Second installment of the Bag O’ Tricks series which includes helpful tricks and tips to make your elementary music classroom run more smoothly. Non-Verbal Attention Signals Vocal health is a big concern for elementary music teachers because we rely on our voices as one of the primary means to educate and model for our students. There are many types of non-verbal ways to get your students attention including: Clapping Rhythms Using a bell Using a non-verbal hand s

Get Ready for this spirited pumpkin rap! Thrill your students with a classic poem synced with a mysterious beat! A "Chill Version" is also included for our Non-witch-friendly schools. Download the GrooveTrack Here Download the Sheet Music Here Introduce the rap to your students by letting them listen to the track Use call and response to teach the words of the rap to your students slowly have the students rap along with the vocal track have your students rap along with the pe

Bag O’ Tricks Vol. 1 The “Bag O’ Tricks” is a metaphor used to describe a set of strategies that work like magic in the music classroom. These strategies and tricks are developed over the years and many of them are passed down from teacher to teacher. These are some of the tricks that I have learned over the years that help my students to be successful more quickly. 1. Listen, Think, Sing Sometimes students have difficulty matching pitch. This is especially true for younger s