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Have a ball Going Back to School

Have a Ball Going Back-To- School!

August 17, 2021 //  by Linda

One way we have a ball during back-to-school time is to use tennis balls for a fun passing song. Every year, I do a theme for the year, so I start with an introduction to the theme. I have done tons of various themes and have used a variety of ideas to introduce them. I …

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Category: Behavior management, Back-To-SchoolTag: back to shool, Classroom Management, elementary music, game, Passing Game, Rhythm

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Tug of War in the Music Classroom

February 26, 2017 //  by Linda

Every year in 4th grade, we do a very fun activity that the students love. I got the idea from my favorite mentor. There is so much to learn from this activity and it is a huge hit. PLAYING THE GAME We sing the song, “Oranges and Lemons” and play the game by getting into …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: 4th grade, elementary music, fun, game, outdoor, team, Upper Grades

School Bus Rhythms: Games and Assessment

September 21, 2013 //  by Linda

I just revised this very fun School Bus Rhythm set. It is honestly loved by my students but is a great way to get off and running very quickly at the beginning of the year or to do assessments midyear or helps students discover all that they have learned at the end of the year!  …

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Category: UncategorizedTag: assessment, game, promethean, Rhythm

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