Every Little Thing: Song Picture Book Resource

I've added another wonderful picture book to my library of song picture books.  Based on the song, "Three Little Birds," by Bob Marley, Cedella Marley's adaptation is a beautifully illustrated version of the popular song.  With a positive message and a catchy tune, this book is sure to be a listening hit for primary students!

Mirror Mirror on the Wall

Just finished a new bulletin board on my door that I am super excited about.  It is always my goal to help each and every child find their own personal musicianship abilities.  I saw a board similar to this done to help each child find their leadership potential, but I converted it for my needs in the music room.  Hope you like it as much as I do!

Teachers Pay Teachers Back to School Sale

Just wanted to let you know that my Teachers Pay Teachers Store will be 20% off on Sunday and Monday, plus the TPT site is offering additional discounts.  Stock up on all the items you've been wish listing this weekend!  Happy back to schooling!

I'm in Love with a Big Blue Frog

It is pretty obvious to all who know me that I love children's books as a teaching tool in the music classroom.  I got some great new books in and I want to share them with you.

Today, I discovered "I'm in Love with a Big Blue Frog," as performed by Peter, Paul, and Mary.

This adorable book also has a beautiful message hidden in it's clever text and catchy tune.  I can't wait to use this as a closer with my primary students this fall!

Chevron and Polka Dot Word Wall

The next piece in the chevron and polka dot collection is complete, the word wall.

This set includes a word wall header that is generic and could be used by all specialists and a music word wall header, specifically for music teachers. It includes sub headers for the word wall, one for each grade K-6 (I have a separate word wall section for each grade level in my room). Then, corresponding word cards are included for each grade level that match the corresponding header. This word wall set would be great for anyone who works with multiple grade levels More chevron and polka dot theme classroom tools will be uploaded for you soon. Create a music room of chevron and polka dot theme!  Download on my teachers pay teachers store today!

Chevron Dot Orff Instrument Labels

The next piece of chevron dot classroom decorations is ready.  I just completed creating chevron and dot themed Orff instrument Labels. 

This set includes instrument labels to help your students develop instrumental recognition and vocabulary. Print labels and attach to the front of your classroom xylophones, metallophones, and glockenspiels. All xylophone labels are green chevron, metallophone labels are blue chevron, and glockenspiel labels are blue dots. Soprano, Alto, and Bass are differentiated on the cards. More chevron and polka dot theme classroom tools will be uploaded for you soon. Create a music room of chevron and polka dot theme!

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Chevron/Polka Dot Rhythm Vocabulary Posters

Its the time of the year when I redo my classroom theme and decorations.  I try to change my room up each year, since I have the same students every year for six years.  I hate to leave things the same.  I like the excitement of the new.

This year, I'm creating a chevron/polka dot theme.  I've finished the first component for you today, and there will be more to follow.  The first piece is a set of posters or a bulletin board set for rhythm note and rest values and their formal names.  A note rhythm tree and a rest rhythm tree is also included.

Print these out to fill a bulletin board, hang them on your wall or door, hang them from the ceiling and laminate the note and rest pages together.  Or, print them and put them in the front of your student binders if you are working with older students.

Stay tuned for more chevron/polka dot themed room decorations and teaching tools!  Enjoy!

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