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How to Create A Spontaneous Exploration
by Note Knacks MusicToday my school had its Spring Share. Every student from the little toddlers to the big 3rd graders presented what we have been working on in music. It was very relaxed ~ I started teaching at this school in January and we were out a lot due to snow (in GA, crazy, right?); but the […]
Reading Notes and Pitches At The Same Time
by Note Knacks MusicThank you so much for your responses to the survey we sent out a couple of weeks ago. It came as no big surprise that our number 1 issue was time ~ we all face it on a daily basis! Unfortunately, we can’t change our schedules, but there are ways we can make our […]
5 More Ways To Save Time!
by Note Knacks MusicAwhile back I wrote a blog called 5 Simple Ways to Create More Time in Your Day!. I was so excited about it that I created a whole session ~ Teaching Music Basics When Time Is Against You!! around it for the Texas Educators Music Conference! So, in this spirit, I give you 5 MORE ways […]
4 Simple Music Activities For Parents!
by Note Knacks MusicIn thinking about how we can “build our brand” as a vital member of a child’s education team, I thought about parents and how we can better connect with them. My hope is that if we give them simple ideas to try at home with their kids, they will not only have fun and bond […]
GMEA Part 2: The Pig’s Rondo
by Note Knacks MusicIf you haven’t had a chance to read The True Story of The Little Pigs As told by Jon Scieszka , here is your chance! It is hilarious!! It is the story of the three little pigs from the point of view of the wolf…..he claims he was framed and that it was a simple […]
The Wild Rumpus
by Note Knacks MusicWhere the Wild Things Are By Maurice Sendak Objective: Create a short composition to fill in picture only portion of book with no words~ what does a wild rumpus sound like? Ask the kids “what sounds would you hear at a wild rumpus?” Growling Sneering Howling etc…. How long would each sound last and would […]