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Composing with Second Graders
After my second graders learned the note “do,” I was in need of a creative way for them to practice singing, playing, reading, and writing the new note. I came up with a very simple composition...
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Responses to Readers’ Emails
Every so often, I get great emails from other music teachers. Usually, I’m really good about replying right away, but lately, I have been slacking in that department. Below are some of questions I have...
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Creative Movement for Primary Grades
At my school we have half-day kindergarten classes, and these students do not typically attend music, art, or PE class. Some kindergartners who need extra help with reading or with English language...
View ArticleUsing Web Video as a Tool for Music Education
Below is the Google presentation, including all of the links from the OMEA/TI:ME conference session “Using Web Video as a Tool for Music Education” presented February 9, 2013 at 11:00 AM. Some...
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2013 Second Grade do-mi-so Compositions
Here are this year’s second grade compositions! To read about the process and download the planning worksheet and SMART Notebook file, please read this previous post. After printing a copy of their own...
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Bulletin Board Contest
Congratulations to Emily in fifth grade! She won the bulletin board contest and her class will have a Wii party in music class!
View ArticleNavigate to Mrs. Riley’s Online Music Games
Watch the video below to see how to get to Mrs. Riley’s super popular Online Music Games page. Thanks to Washington Elementary fifth graders, Ava and Maggie for creating this video! Have fun...
View ArticleFlipping for Elementary Music
Below is the Google presentation, including all of the links from the OMEA/TI:ME conference session “Flipping for Elementary Music” presented February 7, 2014 at 1:15 PM.
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Third Grade Orchestra Family Projects
After studying the four orchestra families, I decided to allow my third grade students their choice of how to demonstrate their learning. Each class created a rubric that guided the projects, but it...
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Recorder Resources
Rhythm Practice Click here for the pie rhythm maker to practice your note names and durations. Treble Clef Practice How quickly can you name the notes of the treble staff? You can go to Mr. Riley’s...
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