Kindergarten Music Activities: Fun Ideas for Early Years Music Classes Have you ever stood in front of a room full of young children and thought — what on earth do I actually do with them in music today? It’s one of the most common questions we hear from teachers. Whether you’re a generalist
Australian Curriculum Music v9: A Complete Guide for Primary Teachers The Australian Curriculum v9 for Music is the national framework that defines what music education should look like in primary schools from Foundation Year through to Year 6. For classroom teachers — whether you’re a specialist music educator or a generalist primary teacher
Boomwhacker Lesson Plans: Everything You Need for K–6 So you’ve got a set of boomwhackers. Your students have seen those colourful tubes in the classroom on their way in, and by the time they’re seated they are barely containing their excitement. The colourful tubes are out, the energy is high — and then
What Is Bucket Drumming? The Complete Classroom Guide for Teachers Picture this: thirty students, thirty buckets, thirty pairs of sticks — and every single one of them completely locked in, playing together, and you can see that they're enjoying themselves, without being silly. No one is off-task. No one is checking the clock.
How to Save Time by Using What's Already Inside Your Music Curriculum A little while ago, I took a short online course in something I thought I already knew pretty well. What I didn't know was that what I discovered in that course would completely change the way I work — and make
Boomwhacker Games and Activities for Primary or Elementary Music Classes Have you ever handed out a set of boomwhackers and immediately thought — what have I done? You're not alone. The moment those colourful tubes hit students' hands, excitement levels go through the roof. And while that energy is exactly what makes boomwhackers
How to Teach Music in Primary School (When You're Not a Music Teacher) The short answer: Teaching music in primary school without a music background is entirely achievable — and the key is structure, not musical skill. If you've just been handed the music timetable and aren't sure where to
Bucket Drumming Sheet Music & Beats Library Have you been searching for bucket drumming sheet music that actually works in a primary classroom — pieces that are simple enough for beginners, exciting enough to keep students engaged, and practical enough for a teacher without a music degree to pick up and use straight
Boomwhacker Songs for Your K–6 Music Classroom Looking for boomwhacker songs? Have you ever pulled out a set of boomwhacker pitched percussion tubes and watched your students' faces absolutely light up — only to find yourself wondering, “Now what do I actually do with these?” You’re not alone. Boomwhackers are one of the
Australian Curriculum Music v9: Years 5–6 Explained for Primary Teachers Years 5 and 6 are the final band of the Australian Curriculum v9 for Music in primary school, and they represent a really exciting destination. By this stage, the curriculum has moved a long way from the foundational listening and exploring activities of
