Recorder Videos to Share with Students

I don't normally show a lot of videos in class but I actually have a bit of a collection of fun videos showcasing the recorder so I can keep students motivated and excited about the recorder, and show them how much they really can do with it! Today I'm sharing some of my favorites.I throw in a video here and there at the beginning of class as students...

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MIOSM® Activities 2025

I've been sharing my favorite ways to recognize Music In Our Schools Month® (MIOSM®) for over a decade now, and each year I do things a little differently. In today's post I'm sharing the full list of everything I have planned for MIOSM® 2025 in my school- everything from in-class activities to school-wide March Madness song brackets...

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Black Children's Musicians

In honor of Black History Month, in this post I'm compiling some of my favorite children's musicians who are Black. These artists have so much great music that's perfect for the preschool - Kindergarten age group and many of them have amazing educational videos on their channels that are great for the classroom as well!Divinity RoxxAaron Nigel SmithMiss...

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All of the Snowflakes: winter composition lesson

Today I've got a super fun lesson I've been using for years with 2nd grade to guide students through the task of creating a B section for an existing A section to compose in ABA form. Every year I do this there is tons of laughter, exuberant singing, and aha moments, and it has a snowy theme that is perfect for this time of year!The song is actually...

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