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
Australian Curriculum Music v9: Years 3–4 Explained for Primary Teachers The Australian Curriculum v9 for Music groups Years 3 and 4 together as a single band, with shared content statements and achievement standards that apply across both year levels. By this stage, the curriculum has become distinctly more demanding than anything students have
Australian Curriculum Music v9: Years 1–2 Explained for Primary Teachers The Australian Curriculum v9 for Music groups Years 1 and 2 together as a single band, with shared achievement standards and content statements that apply across both year levels. At this stage, music becomes noticeably more music-specific than at Foundation Year — students
Australian Curriculum Music v9: Foundation Year Explained for Primary Teachers The Australian Curriculum v9 for Music at Foundation Year requires students to begin exploring music through play, imagination and creative expression. It covers four interrelated strands: developing practices and skills, presenting and performing, creating and making, and exploring and responding. The curriculum at
Play-Alongs, Pop Songs, and Copyright: What Every Music Teacher Should Understand You’ve probably seen them. Boomwhacker play-alongs on YouTube. Bucket drumming videos. Kids playing along to the latest pop song while a screen does the teaching. It looks engaging. It’s easy to set up. And honestly — we get it. When you’re juggling
