Becca's Music Room

Hispanic Heritage Month is one of my favorite times to teach elementary music, because there are so many fun lessons and activities that we can do to learn about Hispanic Culture! In this video, we're talking about my favorite songs for Hispanic Heritage Month, featuring a variety of countries and a variety of grades. The first songs are for the littles (kindergarten and first grade) and we g...

Vamos a la Mar is one of my favorite Hispanic folk songs-- I use it every year with third and fourth grade. This song is from Guatemala and teaches students about Hispanic culture, quarter rest, instruments, and improvisation. Get the lesson pack: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/VAMOS-A-LA-MAR-Lesson-Pack-BUNDLE-for-Hispanic-Heritage-Month-7254013?ref=feed%2Fseller_updates_page_product...

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! Happy teaching! Becca //IN THIS VIDEO Round and Round: https://kodaly.hnu.edu/song.cfm?id=755 Little Silver Moon: https://www.youtube.c...

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! Happy teaching! Becca //IN THIS VIDEO Stick figures: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Stick-Figure-Statue-Posters-for-Moveme...

How do you deal with fifth grades who don't want to sing? What do you do about classroom management in kindergarten? Best singing games? How to get kids into singing games? If you've got a question, I'm probably answering it in this back to school music teacher Q&A. Happy teaching! Becca //IN THIS VIDEO What I’m teaching this year: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVXTrtPmFvXs...

I have who has is a really fun game! Students play it in their class, so it's easy for them to play. You can use it for rhythm or melody. Get the rhythm sets here: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/I-Have-Who-Has-Elementary-Music-Rhythm-Game-BUNDLE-7061678?utm_source=BMR%20Youtube&utm_campaign=I%20have%20who%20has Happy teaching! Becca //IN THIS VIDEO Need more virtual lessons?...

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! Happy teaching! Becca //IN THIS VIDEO Stick figures: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Stick-Figure-Statue-Posters-for-Moveme...

Looking for fun jazz lessons for elementary music? These three jazz lessons are perfect for Jazz month in April or Black History Month in February.  Jess’s Video: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIEMV5vaIg_zATRUGIvu1HQ Jess’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/musicandmotivate/ Jazz Musician FREEBIE: https://mailchi.mp/ecf7410132d2/jazz-bracket Happy teaching! Becca //IN THIS VIDEO Jess’s Video...

Little Silver Moon or Silver Moon Boat is a really fun Chinese folk song to use with your first or second grade elementary music lessons. It includes movement, singing, instruments, and more! Little Silver Moon lesson pack: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Little-Silver-Moon-LESSON-PACK-BUNDLE-Chinese-folk-song-for-rest-6004490?utm_source=BMR%20Youtube&utm_campaign=Little%20Silver%2...

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom) and Facebook (Becca's Music Room). Happy te...

Back in school, but having a hard time trying to figure out how to teach elementary music from six feet away? In this video, we are talking all about movement music lessons for your general music class. Everything can also be done if you are teaching music from a cart! Happy teaching! Becca //IN THIS VIDEO 6 Feet Away Lessons:  https://mailchi.mp/a15700ea7d29/simple-activities-for-6-feet-away Zoom...

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom) and Facebook (Becca's Music Room). Happy te...

Engine Engine Number 9 is a fun chant to use in elementary music class to present quarter and eighth note. I used this first grade music lesson on Zoom (distance learning!) and teaching music without singing. This includes movement, instruments, and ta and titi.  Get the lesson pack: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/ENGINE-ENGINE-NUMBER-9-Lesson-Pack-Bundle-for-quarter-eighth-notes-6523...

Struggling with ideas to keep students engaged in elementary music while distance leaning or teaching music with no singing? These are some of my favorite chants and nursery rhythms for kindergarten, first grade, and second grade music lessons. They include movement lessons, rhythm lessons, high and low, and more! Happy teaching! Becca Coordinating Blog post: https://beccasmusicroom.com/chants-low...

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom) and Facebook (Becca's Music Room). Happy te...

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom) and Facebook (Becca's Music Room). Happy te...

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom) and Facebook (Becca's Music Room). Happy te...

Looking for Irish songs for St. Patrick's Day music lessons this Spring? These are a couple of my favorites that you can use with your elementary music students-- plus activities to go with them! We talk about Danny Boy, Tell My Ma, Molly Malone, and more! Also included are a few fun books to use with your kiddos this St. Patrick's Day. Get the Virtual Field Trip to Ireland: https://www....

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom) and Facebook (Becca's Music Room). Happy te...

Looking for a fun and easy lesson for elementary music while teaching virtually or teaching music with no singing and no touching? This lesson is all about the Waltz-- we will learn about the waltz, how to do the box step, all about 3/4 time signatures, Johann Strauss, and more! Click here to purchase the lesson: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Waltz-Elementary-Music-Lesson-Google-Slid...

It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! These are replays from the Tuesday night live sessions on Instagram (@beccasmusicroom) and Facebook (Becca's Music Room). Happy te...

//IN THIS VIDEO Stick figures: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Stick-Figure-Statue-Posters-for-Movement-Activities-in-Music-4747075?utm_source=BMR%20Youtube&utm_campaign=4%205%20movement Stick figure blog post: https://beccasmusicroom.com/simple-movement-stick-figures/ Counting Stars: https://jamzone.littlekidsrock.org/songs/inthestyleof-countingstars-by-onerepublic/?instrument=dru...

In this video, we're talking about a few of my favorite spirituals-- including Lift Every Voice and Sing, Bring Me Little Water Silvie, Joshua Fit the Battle of Jericho, and more! These are easy and fun for elementary music students-- and we've even done a few of these while teaching on Zoom. Get the Spirituals Google Slides lesson: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Favorite-Sp...

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Lesson planning can be EASY-- even for elementary music teachers. These tips will teach you how to lesson plan the easy way to ensure that is is enjoyable and effective. Happy teaching! Becca Need more virtual lessons? Online music lesson course: https://beccasmusicroom.teachable.com/p/teaching-elementary-music-online/ Virtual Music Lesson ebook: http://beccasmusicroom.com/virtual-music-lessons/ /...