1st grade

Music Program: Mother Goose

I used this program with 1st graders. Songs Betty Botter (chant)  Cock a Doodle Doo Hush Little Baby Over in the Meadow Pop Goes the Weasel There’s a Neat Little Clock (chant) Three Little Kittens See also Subject: nursery rhymes ...

First Day of School

On the first day of school, there are procedures I need to discuss, but I always want to open and close the class with fun musical experiences! Here are some ideas: Teach the school song Or if you don’t have ...

Specials Newsletters

One way to communicate with the families at your school is to pair up with the other “Specials” teachers in your building, such as the Art and P.E. teachers. For a few years, my colleagues and I sent out monthly ...

John the Rabbit

Lyrics (Folk song) Old John the Rabbit (oh yes!)Old John the Rabbit (oh yes!)Had a mighty bad habit (oh yes!)Of going to my garden (oh yes!)And eating all my peas (oh yes!)And cutting all my cabbage (oh yes!)He ate tomatoes (oh yes!)And sweet potatoes (oh yes!) ...

Jean Jean Dressed in Green

Lyrics (Traditional chant) Jean Jean dressed in greenWent downtown to eat ice cream.How many scoops did she eat?One two three Game Students sit in circle. I point to one student at a time on the rhythm while students pat rhythm. ...

Curricular Charts

Curriculum Maps (See downloads at bottom of page. Each number has a corresponding button.) 1 1 2 3 4 Colorful Curriculum Chart / Blank Curriculum Chart (PDF & XLS) Curriculum Chart (PDF) Elementary Music Assessments (example) (PDF) Elementary Music Year Map (PDF) ...

Music Curriculum Newsletters

These examples for music curriculum newsletters can help you create your own, either printed or digital, so parents can see what their children are learning in your class. See also specials (Music, Art, P.E.) newsletters

Rhythmic Dictation Sticks

I use popsicle sticks (also called craft sticks) for rhythmic dictation in 1st and 2nd grades. I give each student a bundle of sticks with a rubber band around it. Students take the rubber band off (no shooting!) and put ...

Charlie Over the Ocean

Lyrics (Folk song) Charlie over the ocean, (echo)Charlie over the sea, (echo)Charlie catch a big fish (echo)Can’t catch me. (echo) Game Leader (“It”) walks around the circle while singing. On the last word, “It” taps a student. That person becomes the ...

Baa Baa Black Sheep

Lyrics (Folk song) Baa baa black sheepHave you any wool?Yes sir, yes sir, three bags full.One for my master, one for my dameOne for the little boy who lives down the lane.Baa baa black sheepHave you any wool?Yes sir, yes ...
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