Music Teacher Lady

Ok... so maybe starting up a blog during my 1st year of teaching was a bit too adventurous... now that I am over halfway through my 2nd year...

This marking period I am working with 2nd grade on writing rhythm compositions using quarter notes, quarter rests, eighth notes, and half no...

Here is an ostinato activity that I used with my 1st graders last week.  I have to give props to my music colleague for sending me his versi...

I am very fortunate to have another music teacher at my school.  We are both first year music teachers and often pass back ideas on a weekly...

More Autism manipulatives you say?  OKAY OKAY!  Calm down!  ... twist my arm, why don't you!   : ) I am always trying to find wa...

MAKE MUSIC VISUAL! I am always trying to find new ways to make music visual for my students with Autism (the wonderful thing is that this ...

In the spirit of Autism Awareness Month (even though it is the last day, WOOPS!), I figure it's appropriate to share some of my manipula...