Music Centers

Ideas and resources for your (mainly littlest) musicians to practice skills independently. Most of these centers are geared towards early elementary students.

Music Activities by Holiday

All of my holiday resources and activities in one place – including embedded YouTube videos!

Iconic Notation

Discover the benefits of using iconic notation with your young musicians! Also find how to snag this milk and cookies Kaboom game for FREE!

Music and Motor Skills

DIY Pool Noodles Projects

I love the different ways you can use pool noodles to enrich your music classes! Check out these budget friendly tutorials and ideas!

Soundscapes

This listening activity provides young musicians with a rich auditory environment that stimulates creativity and enhances listening skills! Using a soundscape also encourages them to connect sounds to emotions, stories, and environments, deepening their understanding of musical expression. Explore soundscapes as a whole class, individually, or in small groups. Read all about using soundscapes to learn more!

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Iconic Notation

Find iconic notation cards, PowerPoints, and composition activities here!

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Activities by Holiday

All of my holiday resources in one place –
included embedded YouTube videos!

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Rhythm Fishing

Engaging fishing game for centers.

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Feed the Teacher

This free center printout can be adapted for rhythm and note name study. Caution: Causes giggles! 

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Note I Spy

An easy but engaging print-and-go worksheet set for subs or centers.

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Going on a Picnic

Call and response activity for spring or summer.

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Rhythm with Glow Sticks

This lesson is destined to be epic! Perfect for kinesthetic learners! 

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Shape of a Melody Cards

I use these in centers with googly eyes, finger puppets, and flashlights! 

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Rhythm Mats – Play Dough

Develop fine motor skills and familiarity with musical notation!

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Kinders Are Composers

Iconic notation using syllables is a great activity for pre-reading rhythms…

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DIY Rhythm Spinners

Create rhythm spinners for your students using wooden dowels and pool noodles! 

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DIY Steady Beat Sabers

Appeal to your Star Wars lovers with these DIY pool noodle steady beat sabers! 

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Music Seating

I manage seating with velcro and sit spots for my music students.

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Halloween High Low

Mr. Spooky helped with our pitch practice during the month of October…

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Music Symbols Go Fish

Even bigger kids like to play games to learn!

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