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My mission is to provide time saving and engaging resources for busy, passionate music teachers. I believe students learn best in a music classroom when they are engaged in the material, but finding the time to create these materials for your kids is overwhelming. I am here to help! I have kid tested and teacher approved resources that give you time to be the amazing teacher you already are. Teach music. Love life. Musically, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications

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My mission is to provide time saving and engaging resources for busy, passionate music teachers. I believe students learn best in a music classroom when they are engaged in the material, but finding the time to create these materials for your kids is overwhelming. I am here to help! I have kid tested and teacher approved resources that give you time to be the amazing teacher you already are. Teach music. Love life. Musically, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications
Rhythm Basketball 3 Fun music activity 3/4/5 Lesson Plan - Rhythm Practice
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Rhythm Basketball 3 Fun music activity 3/4/5 Lesson Plan - Rhythm Practice

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Looking for a differentiated and exciting way to practice reading rhythms? Use Rhythm Basketball and bounce to the beat! Obtain enough basketballs, tennis balls, non-pitched instruments, or other bouncing balls and use the provided slides to practice and perform rhythms with some of your students’ favorite songs! You can use these fun pop play alongs to reinforce reading and performing whole note, half note, quarter note, and eighth note notation. You can also use this activity to review concepts such as measures, double bar lines, improvisation, and more! This is a great way to get your students reading rhythm! / / / Included in this set: Detailed, editable lesson plans with Georgia standards and National NAfME standards for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade Fun and engaging PowerPoint slides for four songs: * “Surfin’ U.S.A.” by The Beach Boys * “Baby Shark” by Pinkfong * “Wipe Out” by The Surfaris (includes 2 versions: one version with an * improvisation section and one version without an improvisation section) * “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” by Alan Silvestri and Mark Keali’I Ho’omalu, featuring Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus (includes 2 versions: one version with a call/response section and one version that is only full group) Instructions on how to time your PowerPoint slides to auto advance along with the music Also includes a download link to slide decks compatible with Google Slides for all four songs (PowerPoint is recommended if you want to program auto-advance with a song) / / / NOTE: You will NOT receive the audio files (this would violate copyright law!), but I have directed you on where to purchase the files on iTunes and how to attach them to PowerPoint. / / / Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Break the Pitches! - Solfege Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the Rhythms! - Rhythm Game Rhythm Coloring 3B- Color by Note Name - Quarter N/R, Eighth, Whole, Half / / / Musically Yours, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications Teach music. Love life.
Baritone Ukulele Program - Rainbow Ukulele {BUNDLE} - Presentation, Student Book
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Baritone Ukulele Program - Rainbow Ukulele {BUNDLE} - Presentation, Student Book

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Baritone Ukulele is a great instrument for the music classroom! Are you looking for a way to incorporate the baritone ukulele into your elementary or early middle school music classroom? Looking for a great motivation system for students and a wonderful curriculum in the music classroom? Look no further! This Rainbow Ukulele (Baritone Edition) mega bundle is for you! / PLEASE NOTE: this is the BARITONE edition of Rainbow Ukulele! Click here to check out the concert, soprano, and tenor version. / Includes British term version (student and teacher) and a version that is compatible with Google Slides™ (teacher presentation) / Rainbow Ukulele (Baritone Edition) is a system for teaching Baritone Ukulele in the elementary general music classroom. In this system, students are systematically taught the history of the ukulele, the parts of the ukulele, how to tune, reading music (TAB and traditional notation), fingerstyle, and chords. Students are systematically taken through playing 50 songs using G7, G, C, and D7. When you get your kids started on the ukulele, you will not believe the joy that comes into your classroom! / Please note: due to the differences in tuning, Rainbow Ukulele for Soprano, Concert, and Tenor (GCEA Tuning) and Rainbow Ukulele for Baritone(DGBE Tuning) are NOT compatible for simultaneous use. Although the songs are mostly the same, the chords are different due to the differences in how the strings are tuned. For example: Rain, Rain Go Away is in the Key of F for Soprano, Concert, and Tenor Ukulele and is in the Key of C for Baritone Ukulele. / This is a bundle of the following products: Rainbow Ukulele Student Pack - Method Book, assessments, and more! Rainbow Ukulele Teacher Pack - Complete Lesson Plans, Presentation, and more! {FREE} Rainbow Ukulele Starter Kit - This will help you set up your program and gives some great tips to be successful! / You will receive the following: UKULELE STARTER KIT Ukulele brand recommendations. Sample Letter to send home to students if you would like students to order their own Ukulele. Sample Instrument rental agreement. Sample Instrument fee assessment. Recommendation on using tuners. Recommendation on successful colored dot program to learn chords. Teacher Ukulele recommendations. Seating arrangement recommendation and sample letter to request donations. Replacement strings recommendation. How to make a Ukulele strap. How to implement the Rainbow Ukulele Bead Motivation system (think of it like a ukulele karate system but with beads instead of belts!). / TEACHER EDITION Amazing teaching presentation to guide students through the lessons. Each song has the sheet music and lyrics with chords available. COMPLETE Lesson Plans for you to print for your plan book and yet, still completely editable for your needs! Blank page template to add your own information. Editable bead checklist (explained in in the the free intro packet). Strumming Patterns - this is a collection of strumming patterns I have used over the years - feel free to copy and paste to change up how you are teaching the songs to students! Essential Questions to post in your room (Editable template too!). COMING SOON: MP3 accompaniment files for every song in the book, including options for full tempo, counting in, and a slower practice tempo. / STUDENT EDITION Reproducible student method book. Student Key packet for assessments in the book. Blank page template to add your own information. Editable bead checklist (explained in the free intro packet). Strumming Patterns - this is a collection of strumming patterns I have used over the years - feel free to copy and paste to change up how you are teaching the songs to students! / Like this product? You will also love: Marvelous Maypole! How to build & dance (+animations), lessons plans, & more! Music Sub Tub Stuffers: 3-5 Music Substitute Plan - Guido d’Arezzo / Musically Yours, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications Teach music. Love life. Rainbow Ukulele ® is a registered trademark of Shelley Tomich.
Music Centers: Ukulele Races - Chords C7 F Game, Practice
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Ukulele Races is a super fun (and educational!) game where students race to the finish line by naming chords! Students can practice identifying chords C7 and F. Use in your daily lessons, as part of center activities, or as a great sub plan! **This is the Chords Version - C7, F ** / / / This game is included in the following $$ saving bundles: Music Centers: Ukulele Races {BUNDLE} / / / In the Ukulele Races game, each student draws a card and identifies the chord on the card. Then, they can move their game piece (provided by you - see here for examples or use pony beads!) to the appropriate chord name. There are also some special game cards like “Wreck: Skip Your Turn!” Your students will LOVE playing this game in Centers or as a stand-alone activity! You will verbally hear them calling out the chords as they move forward and check each other. / / / In this resource: Game board in Black and White Game board in Color Cards to print out (8 cards to one sheet of paper) - chord cards available in Color (corresponds with Rainbow Ukulele chord colors) and Black & White Preparation directions for teacher Directions for Students - print out and put in the packet for students! Cover page for your center bag or box / / / Find Other Versions of Ukulele Races Here: Ukulele Races C, C7, F Ukulele Faces C, C7, F, G7 Ukulele Races Strings G, C, E, A (soprano/concert/tenor) / / / Musically Yours, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications Teach music. Love life. Rainbow Ukulele ® is a registered trademark of Shelley Tomich.
Music Centers: Ukulele Races - Chords C C7 F Game, Practice
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Music Centers: Ukulele Races - Chords C C7 F Game, Practice

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Ukulele Races is a super fun (and educational!) game where students race to the finish line by naming chords! Students can practice identifying chords C, C7, and F. Use in your daily lessons, as part of center activities, or as a great sub plan! / / / This is the Chords Version - C, C7, F / / / This game is included in the following $$ saving bundles: Music Centers: Ukulele Races {BUNDLE} / / / In the Ukulele Races game, each student draws a card and identifies the chord on the card. Then, they can move their game piece (provided by you - see here for examples or use pony beads!) to the appropriate chord name. There are also some special game cards like “Wreck: Skip Your Turn!” Your students will LOVE playing this game in Centers or as a stand-alone activity! You will verbally hear them calling out the chords as they move forward and check each other. / / / In this resource: Game board in Black and White Game board in Color Cards to print out (8 cards to one sheet of paper) - chord cards available in Color (corresponds with Rainbow Ukulele chord colors) and Black & White Preparation directions for teacher Directions for Students - print out and put in the packet for students! Cover page for your center bag or box / / / Find Other Versions of Ukulele Races Here: Ukulele Races C7, F Ukulele Faces C, C7, F, G7 Ukulele Races Strings G, C, E, A (soprano/concert/tenor) / / / Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Spill the Pitches! - Treble Clef Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Break the Ukulele! - Ukulele Centers Game Music Decor - AQUA AND GRAY - Instrument Posters - Orchestra, Orff, and World! / / / Musically Yours, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications Teach music. Love life.
Music Centers: Ukulele Races - Chords C C7 F G7 Game, Practice
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Music Centers: Ukulele Races - Chords C C7 F G7 Game, Practice

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Ukulele Races is a super fun (and educational!) game where students race to the finish line by naming chords! Students can practice identifying chords C, C7, F, and G7. Use in your daily lessons, as part of center activities, or as a great sub plan! / / This is the Chords Version - C, C7, F, G7 / / / This game is included in the following $$ saving bundles: Music Centers: Ukulele Races {BUNDLE} / / / In the Ukulele Races game, each student draws a card and identifies the chord on the card. Then, they can move their game piece (provided by you - see here for examples or use pony beads!) to the appropriate chord name. There are also some special game cards like “Wreck: Skip Your Turn!” Your students will LOVE playing this game in Centers or as a stand-alone activity! You will verbally hear them calling out the chords as they move forward and check each other. / / / In this resource: Game board in Black and White Game board in Color Cards to print out (8 cards to one sheet of paper) - chord cards available in Color (corresponds with Rainbow Ukulele chord colors) and Black & White Preparation directions for teacher Directions for Students - print out and put in the packet for students! Cover page for your center bag or box / / / Find Other Versions of Ukulele Races Here: Ukulele Races C7 F Ukulele Races C, C7, F Ukulele Races Strings G, C, E, A (soprano/concert/tenor) / / / Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Spill the Pitches! - Treble Clef Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Break the Ukulele! - Ukulele Centers Game Music Decor - AQUA AND GRAY - Instrument Posters - Orchestra, Orff, and World! / / / Musically Yours, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications Teach music. Love life.
Music Centers: Ukulele Races {BUNDLE}
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Music Centers: Ukulele Races {BUNDLE}

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Ukulele Races is a super fun (and educational!) game where students race to the finish line by naming chords and ukulele strings! Students can practice identifying chords and ukulele string names(soprano/tenor/concert). Use in your daily lessons, as part of center activities, or as a great sub plan! / / / This bundle includes the following: Ukulele Races C7, F Ukulele Races C, C7, F Ukulele Faces C, C7, F, G7 Ukulele Races Strings G, C, E, A (soprano/concert/tenor) / / / In the Ukulele Races game, each student draws a card and identifies the chord or string name on the card. Then, they can move their game piece (provided by you - see here for examples or use pony beads!) to the appropriate chord or string. There are also some special game cards like “Wreck: Skip Your Turn!” Your students will LOVE playing this game in Centers or as a stand-alone activity! You will verbally hear them calling out the chords or string names as they move forward and check each other. / / / In this resource: Game board in Black and White Game board in Color Cards to print out (8 cards to one sheet of paper) - string and chord cards available in Color (corresponds with Rainbow Ukulele chord colors) and Black & White Preparation directions for teacher Directions for Students - print out and put in the packet for students! Cover page for your center bag or box / / / Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Spill the Pitches! - Treble Clef Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Break the Ukulele! - Ukulele Centers Game Music Decor - AQUA AND GRAY - Instrument Posters - Orchestra, Orff, and World! / / / Musically Yours, Shelley Tomich Pitch Publications Teach music. Love life.
Composer of the Month OTIS REDDING (R&B) - Lesson Plans & Bulletin Board
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Composer of the Month OTIS REDDING (R&B) - Lesson Plans & Bulletin Board

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Ready to start a Composer/Musician of the Month but don’t have a plan ready? Look no further! This is the perfect resource for your lessons on Otis Redding (Georgia musician who wrote "Sittin’ On the Dock of the Bay). Otis had such an influence on R&B (rhythm and blues) music in the 1960s and your students will love learning about him! … This set includes: Lesson Plans covering mini-lessons to presented at the beginning or end of your lesson as a “Musician of the Month” activity. These mini lessons (meant to be about 10 minutes in length) are curated video links of the featured person’s music meant to serve as the foundation of discussion. No worksheets or manipulatives are included. Bulletin Board printables including information about the composer, definitions appropriate to the particular composer (i.e. Rhythm and Blues, Composer, Conductor, Musician). YouTube links to engaging videos highlighting the composer’s works. … This set will get you with a Lesson Plan that is ready to print and yet can still be modified to suite your needs. The composer units focus on a different composer or musician each month and the lesson takes about 5-10 minutes of the lesson time. I do the lesson at the very beginning of class and focus on listening, discussing music with appropriate terminology, and connecting music to the “real world.” Each lesson comes with 5 mini-lessons and links to the YouTube videos used in the lesson. In addition, you will also receive printouts for your bulletin boards with blank pages that can also be modified to suite your needs. I display the current composer’s information in my room and then move his or her information to the hallway as a running list for students. Pictures of this can be found on my blog. Each lesson plan includes standards that are checked off for the GPS (Georgia Performance Standards). I have also included alternative National Music Standards Checklists and National Core Arts Standards Checklists. … Like this product? You will also love: Back to School Music Lesson Plan! 4th and 5th Turn the Beat Around Cup Game Music Center: Don’t Break the Ukulele! - Ukulele Centers Game Music Center: Don’t Break the Pitches! - Solfege Pitch Note Reading Game … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.
Instrument of the Month: Bassoon - Detailed Lesson Plans and Bulletin Board
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Instrument of the Month: Bassoon - Detailed Lesson Plans and Bulletin Board

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Ready to start a Instrument of the Month but don’t have a plan ready? Look no further! This file is a great way to start studying the bassoon, a member of the woodwind and double reed family in the orchestra. This also makes a great contrast or compliment to composer of the month! … This set includes: Lesson Plans covering mini-lessons to presented at the beginning or end of your lesson as an “Instrument of the Month” activity. Bulletin Board printables including information about the instrument, definitions appropriate to the particular instrument (i.e. Double Reed, Musician, Orchestra, Chamber Music, etc.). YouTube links to engaging videos highlighting pieces featuring this instrument. … This set will get you with a Lesson Plan that is ready to print and yet can still be modified to suite your needs. The instrument units focus on a different instrument each month and the lesson takes about 5-10 minutes of the lesson time. I do the lesson at the very beginning of class and focus on listening, discussing music with appropriate terminology, and connecting music to the “real world.” Each lesson comes with detailed information and links to the YouTube videos used in the lesson. In addition, you will also receive printouts for your bulletin boards with blank pages that can also be modified to suite your needs. Please download the preview to take a closer look at what this resource includes! Each lesson plan includes standards that are checked off for the GPS (Georgia Performance Standards). I have also included alternative National Music Standards Checklists and National Core Arts Standards Checklists. This activity would go PERFECTLY with my Mini Book: Bassoon! MORE INSTRUMENTS COMING SOON!!! … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Break the Pitches! - Bass Clef Pitch Note Reading Game Back to School Music Lesson Plan! 4th and 5th Turn the Beat Around Cup Game Music Center: Don’t Break the Dynamics! - Dynamics Symbol Reading Game … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.
Composer of the Month: IRVING BERLIN - Lesson Plans & Bulletin Board
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Composer of the Month: IRVING BERLIN - Lesson Plans & Bulletin Board

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Composer of the Month is a great way to bring some music history to your students! Ready to start a Composer/Musician of the Month unit but don’t have a plan ready? Look no further! This is the perfect resource for your lessons on Irving Berlin, one of the most famous pop composers of the 20th century. He composed famous pieces such as “God Bless America,” “White Christmas,” “Happy Holidays,” “Blue Skies,” “Alexander’s Ragtime Band,” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business.” … This set includes: Lesson Plans covering mini-lessons to presented at the beginning or end of your lesson as a “Musician of the Month” activity. These mini lessons (meant to be about 10 minutes in length) are curated video links of the featured person’s music meant to serve as the foundation of discussion. No worksheets or manipulatives are included. Bulletin Board printables including information about the composer, definitions appropriate to the particular composer (i.e. Jazz, Composer, Conductor, Musician). YouTube links to engaging videos highlighting the composer’s works. … This set will get you with a Lesson Plan that is ready to print and yet can still be modified to suite your needs. The composer units focus on a different composer or musician each month and the lesson takes about 5-10 minutes of the lesson time. I do the lesson at the very beginning of class and focus on listening, discussing music with appropriate terminology, and connecting music to the “real world.” Each lesson comes with 5 mini-lessons and links to the YouTube videos used in the lesson. In addition, you will also receive printouts for your bulletin boards with blank pages that can also be modified to suite your needs. I display the current composer’s information in my room and then move his or her information to the hallway as a running list for students. Pictures of this can be found on my blog. … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Break the Pitches! - Alto Clef Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the Recorder! - Recorder Fingerings Music Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the Pitches! - Treble Clef Pitch Note Reading Game … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.
Christmas Vocal Explorations - Santa's Elves (Elf) Create + Compose Your Own
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Christmas Vocal Explorations - Santa's Elves (Elf) Create + Compose Your Own

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Need a great warm-up or high and low pitch practice? Look no further! This adorable set of Vocal Explorations is for you! Help all of Santa’s Elves find their path to the toys in time for Christmas! … This set contains: PowerPoint presentation with 10 slides pre-drawn for you. Follow the elves to the various toys! 10 blank slides for you to draw your own pathway! PDF of the pre-drawn and blank slides. PDF of black and white student composition worksheets, 1 per page. PDF of black and white student composition worksheets, 4 per page. … Like this product? You will also love: Music Decor - AQUA AND GRAY - Instrument Posters - Orchestra, Orff, and World! Pitch Hill: {FLIPCHART BUNDLE} - Practice Do Re Mi Fa Sol La Ti Do Solfege (So) … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.
Composer of the Month GUSTAV HOLST - Detailed Lesson Plans and Bulletin Board
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Composer of the Month GUSTAV HOLST - Detailed Lesson Plans and Bulletin Board

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Ready to start a Composer/Musician of the Month but don’t have a plan ready? Look no further! This set on Gustav Holst is perfect for your composer of the month unit. It provides lesson plans to teach music history and music listening for the composer of orchestra song, “The Planets.” … This set includes: Lesson Plans covering mini-lessons to presented at the beginning or end of your lesson as a “Musician of the Month” activity. These mini lessons (meant to be about 10 minutes in length) are curated video links of the featured person’s music meant to serve as the foundation of discussion. No worksheets or manipulatives are included. Bulletin Board printables including information about the composer, definitions appropriate to the particular composer (i.e. Fanfare, Concerto, Composer, Conductor, Musician, etc.). A small write up to include on your class website for students to investigate further. YouTube and SafeShare links to engaging videos highlighting the composer’s works. … This set will get you with a Lesson Plan that is ready to print and yet can still be modified to suite your needs. The composer units focus on a different composer or musician each month and the lesson takes about 5-10 minutes of the lesson time. I do the lesson at the very beginning of class and focus on listening, discussing music with appropriate terminology, and connecting music to the “real world.” This lesson comes with 8 mini-lessons and links to the YouTube videos used in the lesson. … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Spill the Pitches! - Treble Clef Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the MUSIC BUNDLE! Pitch, rhythm, dynamics, & more! Music Center: Don’t Spill the Dynamics! - Dynamics Symbol Reading Game … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.
Composer of the Month RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN - Lesson Plans & Bulletin Board
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Composer of the Month RODGERS & HAMMERSTEIN - Lesson Plans & Bulletin Board

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Ready to start a Composer/Musician of the Month but don’t have a plan ready? Look no further! This great is a great pack on Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein, who wrote the music for Broadway shows and movies such as “The Sound of Music,” “Oklahoma,” “Cinderella,” and other musical theater (theatre) greats. This is a great way to incorporate more music history and listening into your music lesson plans. … This set includes: Lesson Plans covering mini-lessons to presented at the beginning or end of your lesson as a “Musician of the Month” activity. These mini lessons (meant to be about 10 minutes in length) are curated video links of the featured person’s music meant to serve as the foundation of discussion. No worksheets or manipulatives are included. Bulletin Board printables including information about the composer, definitions appropriate to the particular composer (i.e. Musical Theater, Concerto, Composer, Conductor, Musician). Versions using both “Theater” and “Theatre” YouTube links to engaging videos highlighting the composer’s works. … This set will get you with a Lesson Plan that is ready to print and yet can still be modified to suite your needs. The composer units focus on a different composer or musician each month and the lesson takes about 5-10 minutes of the lesson time. I do the lesson at the very beginning of class and focus on listening, discussing music with appropriate terminology, and connecting music to the “real world.” Each lesson comes with 5 mini-lessons and links to the YouTube videos used in the lesson. In addition, you will also receive printouts for your bulletin boards with blank pages that can also be modified to suite your needs. I display the current composer’s information in my room and then move his or her information to the hallway as a running list for students. Pictures of this can be found on my blog. Each lesson plan includes standards that are checked off for the GPS (Georgia Performance Standards). I have also included alternative National Music Standards Checklists and National Core Arts Standards Checklists. … Like this product? You will also love: Rhythm Basketball Set Vol 1 - 4th and 5th Grade Lesson Plan Rhythm Practice Music Center: Don’t Break the Ukulele! - Ukulele Centers Game Music Center: Don’t Break the Pitches! - Treble Clef Pitch Note Reading Game … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.
Composer of the Month STEPHEN SCHWARTZ (WICKED) - Lesson Plans & Bulletin Board
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Composer of the Month STEPHEN SCHWARTZ (WICKED) - Lesson Plans & Bulletin Board

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Ready to start a Composer/Musician of the Month but don’t have a plan ready? Look no further! This is the perfect resource for your lessons on Stephen Schwartz, composer of the famous musical, WICKED. In addition to his broadway works, he also did film music such as Enchanted! … This set includes: Lesson Plans covering mini-lessons to presented at the beginning or end of your lesson as a “Musician of the Month” activity. These mini lessons (meant to be about 10 minutes in length) are curated video links of the featured person’s music meant to serve as the foundation of discussion. No worksheets or manipulatives are included. Bulletin Board printables including information about the composer, definitions appropriate to the particular composer (i.e. Musical Theater, Concerto, Composer, Conductor, Musician). Versions using both “Theater” and “Theatre” YouTube links to engaging videos highlighting the composer’s works. … This set will get you with a Lesson Plan that is ready to print and yet can still be modified to suite your needs. The composer units focus on a different composer or musician each month and the lesson takes about 5-10 minutes of the lesson time. I do the lesson at the very beginning of class and focus on listening, discussing music with appropriate terminology, and connecting music to the “real world.” Each lesson comes with 5 mini-lessons and links to the YouTube videos used in the lesson. In addition, you will also receive printouts for your bulletin boards with blank pages that can also be modified to suite your needs. I display the current composer’s information in my room and then move his or her information to the hallway as a running list for students. Pictures of this can be found on my blog. Each lesson plan includes standards that are checked off for the GPS (Georgia Performance Standards). I have also included alternative National Music Standards Checklists and National Core Arts Standards Checklists. … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Break the Pitches! - Solfege Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Break the Pitches! - Bass Clef Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the Pitches! - Treble Clef Pitch Note Reading Game … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.
Pitch Hill: Introduce Re {POWERPOINT} - Practice Do, Re, Mi, Sol, and La
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Pitch Hill: Introduce Re {POWERPOINT} - Practice Do, Re, Mi, Sol, and La

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Are you struggling with teaching solfége or looking for a fun, new method for teaching solfége to elementary students? Then look no further! Pitch Hill is for you! This is part of the PowerPoint Bundle! NOTE: This file is included in the PITCH HILL MEGA BUNDLE In Pitch Hill, each solfège note is a character with his or her own story. For example, Do is a Boxer! He LOVES to box! He wears special head gear and boxing gloves to protect him and when we sing the note that is Do, we show our hands like boxing gloves. Do is very strong and will catch Re if she falls off the roof! (You will have to purchase to hear her story!) This PowerPoint was created to accompany the Pitch Hill method of teaching solfege. also includes a version compatible with Google Slides™ … The resource includes the following: Graphics of Do, Re, Mi, Sol, and La: Use to introduce or review characters! The Do Song The Re Song The Sol Song The Mi Song The La Song Practice identifying Do, Re, Mi, Sol, and La with note heads. Practice identifying Do, Re, Mi, Sol, and La using traditional notation. Pages use both note heads to isolate pitch and traditional notation to perform higher discrimination of pitch when rhythm is a factor. Instructions on using each page in the notes section. Blank pages and editable notes for you to create your own patterns! … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Break the Pitches! - Treble Clef Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the MUSIC BUNDLE! Pitch, rhythm, dynamics, & more! Pitch Hill: Introduce Do {FLIPCHART} - Practice Do, Mi, Sol, La … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.
Pitch Hill: Introduce Sol Mi {POWERPOINT}
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Pitch Hill: Introduce Sol Mi {POWERPOINT}

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Are you struggling with teaching solfége or looking for a fun, new method for teaching solfége to elementary students? Then look no further! Pitch Hill is for you! This is part of the PowerPoint Bundle! NOTE: This file is included in the PITCH HILL MEGA BUNDLE In Pitch Hill, each solfège note is a character with his or her own story. For example, Do is a Boxer! He LOVES to box! He wears special head gear and boxing gloves to protect him and when we sing the note that is Do, we show our hands like boxing gloves. Do is very strong and will catch Re if she falls off the roof! (You will have to purchase to hear her story!) This PowerPoint was created to accompany the Pitch Hill method of teaching solfege. also includes a version compatible with Google Slides™ … The resource includes the following: Graphics of Sol and Mi: Use to introduce or review characters! The Sol Song The Mi Song Practice identifying Sol and Mi with note heads. Practice identifying Sol and Mi using quarter note, beamed eighth notes, and quarter rest. Pages use both note heads to isolate pitch and traditional notation to perform higher discrimination of pitch when rhythm is a factor. Instructions on using each page in the notes section. Blank pages and editable notes for you to create your own patterns! includes a keynote version (only for mac computers)* … Like this product? You will also love: Alto Recorder Fingering Chart Posters v3 Holes Black/Tan- Music Decor Aqua Gray Rainbow Ukulele - Student Packet - Ukulele Student Method Book Music Center: Don’t Break the Ukulele! - Ukulele Centers Game … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.
Pitch Hill: Introduce Super Do {POWERPOINT} - Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, Do
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Pitch Hill: Introduce Super Do {POWERPOINT} - Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, Do

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Are you struggling with teaching solfége or looking for a fun, new method for teaching solfége to elementary students? Then look no further! Pitch Hill is for you! … This is part of the PowerPoint Bundle! … NOTE: This file is included in the PITCH HILL MEGA BUNDLE … In Pitch Hill, each solfège note is a character with his or her own story. For example, Do is a Boxer! He LOVES to box! He wears special head gear and boxing gloves to protect him and when we sing the note that is Do, we show our hands like boxing gloves. Do is very strong and will catch Re if she falls off the roof! (You will have to purchase to hear her story!) This PowerPoint was created to accompany the Pitch Hill method of teaching solfege. also includes a version compatible with Google Slides™ … The resource includes the following: Graphics of Do, Re, Mi, Fa Sol, La, Ti, and SD (high Do): Use to introduce or review characters! The Do Song The Re Song The Fa Song The Sol Song The Mi Song The La Song The Ti Song The SD Song (Super Do/ high Do song) Practice identifying Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, and SD with note heads. Practice identifying Do, Re, Mi, Fa, Sol, La, Ti, and SD using traditional notation. Pages use both note heads to isolate pitch and traditional notation to perform higher discrimination of pitch when rhythm is a factor. Instructions on using each page in the notes section. Pages that shows some of the history of solfege. Blank pages and editable notes for you to create your own patterns! includes a keynote version (only for mac computers) … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Spill the Dynamics! - Dynamics Symbol Reading Game Rhythm Basketball Set Vol 1 - 4th and 5th Grade Lesson Plan Rhythm Practice Music Center: Don’t Break the Instruments! - Instrument Family Game … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.
Recorder Resource: DC-BAG Bonanza - 20 Page No-Prep Recorder worksheets!
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Recorder Resource: DC-BAG Bonanza - 20 Page No-Prep Recorder worksheets!

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Need a way to give your kids a little extra practice reading and notating DC-BAG recorder notes on the staff? Look no further! This 20 page no-prep printable set is for you! This resource is wonderful for differentiating your activities for practicing D, C, (high), B, A, and G! … In this resource: Color the DC-BAGS on the Staff - Students will color code fingering charts for D, C, B, A, and G. DC-BAG Finger Flurry - Students will label and notate notes by identifying the recorder fingering. DC-BAG Note Decoder 1 - Students will identify notes on the staff and color in fingerings. Uses Quarter Notes. DC-BAG Note Decoder 2 - Students will identify notes on the staff and color in fingerings. Uses Whole Notes. DC-BAG Note Decoder 3 - Students will identify notes on the staff and color in fingerings. Uses mix of Quarter, Half, and Whole notes. DC-BAG Note Expander - Students will identify notate and color in fingerings for given notes. Color the DC-BAGS - Students will shade in the correct pitch for each recorder fingering. Color the Staff DC-BAGs - Students will shade in the correct notated pitch for each recorder fingering. Color the Staff Rhythm DC-BAGS - Students will shade in the correct notated pitch for each recorder fingering. Answers use a variety of rhythmic notes. Composing with DC-BAG - Students will write their own melody using the notes D, C, B, A, and G, and then shade in fingerings. DC-BAG Notespeller - Students will identify notes on the staff. DC-BAG Notespeller 2 - Students will identify notes on the staff using a variety of rhythmic notation. DC-BAG Recorder Flower - Students will color by recorder fingering chart. DC-BAG Puzzle - Students will cut out DCBAG puzzle pieces and glue them together. Each piece of the puzzle represents a different way to represent a single pitch. DC-BAG Fingering Chart - Students will create their own fingering chart for D, C, B, A, and G. Recorder Flower 2 - Students will color by note. DC-BAG Hidden Picture - Students will color by note to find the hidden picture. DC-BAG Recorder Reminder Song - Students will use the rhythm of a cute poem about how to play the recorder to compose a song. DC-BAG Crossword Puzzle - Students will decode the crossword puzzle by identifying D, C, B, A, and G on the staff. … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Spill the Rhythms! - Rhythm Game Music Center: Don’t Break the Music Bundle! Pitch, rhythm, dynamics, & more! Music Center: Don’t Break the Pitches! - Alto Clef Pitch Note Reading Game … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.
Rhythm Basketball Set Vol 1 - 4th and 5th Grade Lesson Plan Rhythm Practice
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Rhythm Basketball Set Vol 1 - 4th and 5th Grade Lesson Plan Rhythm Practice

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Looking for a differentiated and exciting way to practice reading rhythms? Use Rhythm Basketball to bounce to the beat! Obtain enough basketballs, tennis balls, non-pitched instruments, or other bouncing balls and use the provided slides to perform rhythms with some of your favorite songs! I use these fun pop play alongs to reinforce reading half note, whole note, quarter note, and eighth note notation. In addition, we are able to discuss use of measure, double bar line, and more! This is a great way to get your kids reading rhythm! … In this set you will get Rhythm Basketball self-advancing PowerPoint for: “Fireflies” by Owl City “Take Me Out to the Ball Game” “Beauty in the World” by Macy Gray “Yellow Submarine” by The Beatles … In addition, you will receive detailed lesson plans for 4th and 5th grade using Georgia GPS standards, National Music Standards, and National Core Arts standards that are ready to print and use, and yet still editable for your individual teaching needs. You will also receive rehearsal versions of each PowerPoint presentation that do not self-advance so that you may rehearse the rhythm patterns with students before performing. … NOTE: You will NOT receive the audio files (this would be illegal!), but I have directed you on where to purchase the files on iTunes and how to attach them to PowerPoint. The page count does not include the doubling of PowerPoint files for rehearsal or lesson plans for other grade levels. So basically you get double! … Like this product? You will also love: Music Sub Tub Stuffers: 3-5 Music Substitute Plan - Guido d’Arezzo Rhythm Basketball - Nutcracker - 4th/5th Grade Lesson Plan Rhythm Practice Guide Back to School Music Lesson Plan! 4th and 5th Turn the Beat Around Cup Game … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.
Rhythm Basketball Set - Vol 2! 4/5 Lesson Plan - Rhythm #musiccrewsun
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Rhythm Basketball Set - Vol 2! 4/5 Lesson Plan - Rhythm #musiccrewsun

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Looking for a differentiated and exciting way to practice reading rhythms? Use Rhythm Basketball and bounce to the beat! Obtain enough basketballs, tennis balls, non-pitched instruments, or other bouncing balls and use the provided slides to perform rhythms with some of your favorite songs! I use these fun pop play alongs to reinforce reading half note, whole note, quarter note, and eighth note notation. In addition, we are able to discuss use of measure, double bar line, and more! This is a great way to get your kids reading rhythm! … In this set you will get Rhythm Basketball self-advancing PowerPoint for: “Happy” by Pharrell Williams “What Makes You Beautiful” by One Direction “Hello, Goodbye” by The Beatles … In addition, you will receive detailed lesson plans for 4th and 5th grade using Georgia GPS standards, National Music Standards, and National Core Arts standards that are ready to print and use, and yet still editable for your individual teaching needs. You will also receive rehearsal versions of each PowerPoint presentation that do not self-advance so that you may rehearse the rhythm patterns with students before performing. … NOTE: You will NOT receive the audio files (this would be illegal!), but I have directed you on where to purchase the files on iTunes and how to attach them to PowerPoint. … *The page count does not include the doubling of PowerPoint files for rehearsal or lesson plans for other grade levels. * … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Break the Pitches! - Solfege Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the Rhythms! - Rhythm Game Rhythm Coloring 3B- Color by Note Name - Quarter N/R, Eighth, Whole, Half … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.
Music Centers: Pitch Parkway - Bass Clef Customizable Game, Practice
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Music Centers: Pitch Parkway - Bass Clef Customizable Game, Practice

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This is a super fun (yet truly educational!) game where students race to the finish line by naming notes on the bass clef staff! Use in your daily lessons, as part of center activities, or as a great sub plan! This is the Bass Clef version; you can customize it for your desired range! The differentiated version also includes game boards which only test space notes and only test line notes. This is to help narrow the focus for kids who are struggling. This full game is also included in the differentiated version. In the game, each student will draw a card and identify the pitch on the card. Then, they can move their game piece (provided by you - see here for examples or use pony beads!). … In this resource: Game board in Black and White. Game board in Color. Cards to print out (8 cards to one sheet of paper). Directions for Teacher. Directions for Students - print out and put in the packet for students! … Like this product? You will also love: Music Center: Don’t Break the Recorder! - Recorder Fingerings Music Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the Pitches! - Treble Clef Pitch Note Reading Game Music Center: Don’t Spill the Pitches! - Bass Clef Pitch Note Reading Game … Shelley Tomich Visit my website to join the Free Resource Library! Teach music. Love life.