Snail, Snail
Formation: Students stand in a line holding hands. One student at one end of the line is the Head (Leader) and the other person at the other end is the Tail.As students sing the song, the Tail stands still while the Leader leads the rest of the line to form a tight coil around the […]
Charlie Over the Ocean
Leader (“It”) walks around the circle while singing. On the last word, “It” taps a student. That person becomes the next “It.” I don’t allow the next “it” to run after the person who taps him/her – while we’re playing indoors. Instead, the student walks quickly around the circle. Outside on the grass, they […]
Little Sally Walker
We encourage you to watch the video provided on Beth’s Notes Little Sally Walker Page. https://www.youtube.com/embed/gK-BsZU7LJc Click Here for Notation
Cobbler Cobbler
This is a pulse tapping activity. The goal is to have your students experience “Beat” without telling them that they are demonstrating the Beat. Developing Beat skills will take all year for you students. You will be presenting Beat to the students in a future unit. Try the following activities with your students. Non-Locomotive Activities […]
Sound Thinking Interactive and Craftsmanship in Music Teaching
Let’s explore how Sound Thinking Interactive elevates teaching practices and encourages craftsmanship in music education
Educating Musician-Teachers for the 21st Century
I will explore the concept of transformational musicianship — a model that encompasses performance, production, diverse repertoires, critical thinking skills, creativity, and audience engagement.
Dr. Houlahan Responds to the New York Times
In recent years, there has been a growing understanding of the importance of playing an instrument by ear, as captured in Sammy Miller’s thought-provoking article ” We’re Teaching Music to Kids All Wrong,”….
The Sound Thinking Method
When I first began teaching, I planned each lesson as part of an “experience, label, and practice” unit. However, my units were not sequentially ordered. I would begin teaching a unit, only to realize that my students lacked a more foundational concept which caused confusion and disinterest for students in the music room. I used any resource I could find and was trying to find activities that were engaging for the students but struggled with how to get them past just singing a song or playing an instrument and how to get them to really understand new musical concepts.
Why Takadimi is best for competency
Rhythm syllables have an important role to play in the development of rhythmic concepts and elements at all levels of music education.
How to Assess an Interactive Music Curriculum.
When it comes to music education, a well-crafted and dynamic curriculum can revolutionize the learning experience. In this blog, we delve into how to assess the effectiveness of a music education interactive curriculum in promoting critical thinking, engagement, and overall musical development.