sarahlmauroAug 31, 202210 min readEdvard Grieg: Lesson Plans and Materials for Lower Elementary MusicThese lesson plans and activities on Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg are aimed at kindergarten and first grade. Grieg is a very...
sarahlmauroMay 3, 20227 min readAwesome Centers for Elementary MusicIn this post, I’ll share 6 simple but engaging centers for your lower elementary students, plus tips and free printables for you to use!
sarahlmauroFeb 27, 202211 min readHow to Teach Rhythm in Kindergarten: Routines, Resources, and Mini LessonsTeaching kindergarten music is so much fun! The kids are curious and truly excited about learning. I love planning activities for them....
sarahlmauroAug 20, 20216 min readHow To Teach and Practice Steady Beat in Elementary Music Through Daily RoutinesKnowing how to keep a beat is a fundamental skill on the path to musical proficiency, and a way to get good at it is to- wait for it-...
sarahlmauroMay 9, 20215 min readMusic Class Activities for the End of the YearAt the end of the year, exhaustion and frustration can hit pretty hard. And not just on you! We're humans, it happens. But you can still...
sarahlmauroApr 14, 20214 min read3 Tips For New Music Teachers on the First Day of SchoolWhether you're starting your first music position (congrats!) or transitioning to a new job, these 3 tips for new elementary music...
sarahlmauroApr 14, 20216 min readTeaching Quarter and Eighth Notes To Your Elementary Music StudentsThe transition from hearing and echoing long and short sounds to reading music notation might seem daunting. After all, quarter notes and...