by Pitch Publications | 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, Elementary Music, Games, Ideas by Grade, Linky Parties
Hi all! Today I am linking up Aileen Miracle for a quick “Works for me!” Go check out the lineup for some quick tips! My tip today is short but sweet! Kindergarten began work on lines and spaces not too long ago. They are doing pretty...
by Pitch Publications | Class Procedures, Elementary Music, Random Tips, Storytelling
Why are Nursery Rhymes and Folks Songs so Important? For younger students, nursery rhymes help with language development; they hear the sounds of vowels and consonants and later on, learn how these sounds combine into words. I see this in my own young children...
by Pitch Publications | Elementary Music, Linky Parties, Reflections And Resolutions
I am so excited to be linking up with my good friend Melissa from Mrs. Stouffer’s Music Room! Even though we are at the end of January, I think these are all things you absolutely need to survive as a teacher! Georgia State Music Ed Conference (GMEA) GMEA...
by Pitch Publications | Elementary Music, Pitch Hill
I see conversations all the time on various music chat-boards about how to teach elementary students solfege. Pitch Hill works because it is a story-based method. Children are enthralled by the silly stories and come back every week asking to meet new...
by Pitch Publications | Elementary Music, IPads, Technology
I am so excited to bring you Tech Talk Tuesday! I just got back from attending the Georgia Education Technology Conference (GaETC) and I am in a techy mood! I am inviting all my educator friends to link up to discuss something you love pertaining to technology in the...
by Pitch Publications | 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Elementary Music, Ideas by Grade, Rhythm
We are finishing up Unit 1: Rhythm and I feel like I have brought out all the “old material,” already tried some cool new material (like centers!), but was still missing something. I have great rapport with my kids, but sometimes have a hard time reaching my “too cool...