by Leanna O'Brien | Mar 26, 2025 | Music
The Best Rhythm Pattern Videos for Elementary Music Teachers Rhythm pattern videos are a game-changer for the elementary music classroom! They make learning rhythm fun, engaging, and visually captivating—perfect for young learners. Visual aids are essential when...
by Leanna O'Brien | Jan 24, 2022 | Music
Too Much Noise: A Fun & Engaging Music Lesson for Elementary Students Stories are a teacher’s best friend. They captivate students, teach valuable life lessons, and create experiences that stick with them for years to come. But in the elementary music classroom,...
by Leanna O'Brien | Jan 21, 2022 | Music
Bring Winter to Life with Music: Bear Snores On Lesson Children are naturally drawn to stories—they spark curiosity, build engagement, and create a sense of wonder. In the music classroom, storytelling becomes even more powerful when combined with singing, movement,...
by Leanna O'Brien | Jan 21, 2022 | Music
The Best Book for Teaching Music Fundamentals in the Elementary Classroom Tell a student a fact, and they may remember it for a day. Tell them a story, and they’ll remember it for a lifetime. That’s why I love using “How to Speak Moo” by Deborah Fajerman...
by Leanna O'Brien | Jan 14, 2022 | Music
Teaching Music Literacy Through Storytelling: An Engaging Lesson with Mortimer by Robert Munsch Tell a student a fact, and they’ll remember it for a day.Tell a student a story, and they’ll remember it for life. Stories are an incredible teaching tool in the elementary...
by Leanna O'Brien | Jan 14, 2022 | Music
Jabuti the Tortoise- a Trickster Tale from the Amazon Rainforest Need a video walk through of this lesson plan? Click here- Jabuti the Tortoise by Gerald McDermott is a fantastic tale from the Amazon Rainforest that I use in my 2nd Grade general music...
