What is the Kodály Method? A Complete Guide to Kodály Music Education The Kodály method is a music education philosophy developed by Hungarian composer Zoltán Kodály that teaches children music through singing, sequential skill-building, and folk song. It is one of the most widely used approaches to primary school music
5 Outstanding Music Substitute Lesson Plans That ANYONE Can Teach (Even Non-Music Teachers!) Have you ever received that dreaded early morning phone call? You're sick. Your child is sick. Or maybe there's a family emergency. You need substitute music lesson plans immediately. Or perhaps you're on the other side. You're a substitute teacher.
Three Sneaky Assumptions... Have you ever heard this quote supposedly said about the invention of the telephone? “This thing is unnecessary, it’s intrusive, and frankly, we have better ways of communication!” Sounds ridiculous now, right? But at the time, it reflected a real hesitation—people assumed something new meant something bad. That it would
Easter Music Lesson Plans That Will Save You HOURS of Planning! Are you scrambling to find engaging Easter-themed music activities that won't take hours to prepare? Easter brings a perfect opportunity to bring some seasonal joy into your music room — without the stress of planning complex lessons from scratch! Traditionally, music
Why intentional listening matters in music education Guess what?! One of your most valuable teaching activities that is making a difference for today's post-covid generation … is INTENTIONAL LISTENING. Intentional listening enables children to sit, focus, and truly absorb what's being shared! Think about it- Right now, we're seeing a generation of children
St. Patrick's Day Music Lesson Ideas for Primary & Elementary School St. Patrick's Day offers an excellent opportunity to introduce music classes to the rich musical heritage of Ireland. These three ideas for a comprehensive St Patrick’s day Music lesson plan incorporate research on traditional Irish instruments, interactive performance of a classic
How to get rid of destructive criticisms in music education Most music teachers struggle to feel fully supported by their school administration and fellow colleagues, students and parents because of everyday things that are said including feedback, judgements and criticisms. This leaves them feeling like music isn’t given enough priority amongst other
The Best Buckets to Use for Bucket Drumming in Schools Where to find bucket drums for students Bucket drumming is fun and easy to learn. It’s a great way to teach rhythm and drumming to students. This activity turns ordinary buckets into bucket drums. It’s affordable and works well in schools. However,
Kindergarten Music Lesson Plans How to create kindergarten music lesson plans — a practical guide Creating kindergarten music lesson plans that actually work — lessons where 5-year-olds are engaged, learning, and having fun — requires a very different approach to planning for older grades. This guide walks you through the structure, activities,
Developing a Music Appreciation Curriculum for Primary or Elementary School Music plays a vital role in a child’s development. It stimulates creativity, improves focus, and fosters emotional expression. For primary school students, music appreciation can open the door to a lifelong love of music. But how
