Name That Note
Name the letter name of the note on the staff.
Busted!
Players take turns reading and clapping rhythms written on popsicle sticks. pulling as many sticks as they can without getting “Busted”, the player with the most rhythm sticks wins.
Meter Match (Triple)
Match each rhythmic phrase to the correct time signature. Count and clap each phrase.
Meter Match (Duple)
Match each rhythmic phrase to the correct time signature. Count and clap each phrase.
Percussion Family Sort
Sort these percussion instruments into the correct family: woods, shakers/scrapers, drums, metals, or sound effects.
Recorder Review
Match each recorder fingering to its matching note on the staff. Name the pitch.
Clothespin Match (Percussion)
For each percussion instrument, find and pin the correct clothespin to the picture.
Solfege Secrets
Match the solfege letters on each key to the lock with the matching notes on the staff.
Vocabulary Match
Match each music symbol or word to the correct definition.
Dynamic Sort
Sort the pictures into loud and soft sounds.
Music Centers and Games
Downloads and Ideas for Learning Centers in the Music Classroom
2018-19 Weekly Music Schedule
All students in grades Pre-K through 5th Grade have music one period a week.The schedule below is for 2018-2019
PreK Music Curriculum Maps
These curriculum maps are specifically designed for our music students at PS 51. They have been carefully crafted over the past several years. They are aligned with our integrated study units in science, social studies, or ELA that our classroom teachers have designed and scheduled when appropriate. They also incorporate our partnership curriculum (NYCB, Carnegie…
Music PD Workshops in NYC
Here are some local music education organizations and their PD/Workshop offerings for this school year. Click on the link to each respective organization to find out location, times, and prices of events. If you know of additional workshops, please feel free to email me and I’ll add them to our list. ORFF SCHULWERK New York…
Kindergarten Music Curriculum Maps
These curriculum maps are specifically designed for our music students at PS 51. They have been carefully crafted over the past several years. They are aligned with our integrated study units in science, social studies, or ELA that our classroom teachers have designed and scheduled when appropriate. They also incorporate our partnership curriculum (NYCB, Carnegie…
First Grade Music Curriculum Maps
These curriculum maps are specifically designed for our music students at PS 51. They have been carefully crafted over the past several years. They are aligned with our integrated study units in science, social studies, or ELA that our classroom teachers have designed and scheduled when appropriate. They also incorporate our partnership curriculum (NYCB, Carnegie…
Second Grade Music Curriculum Maps
These curriculum maps are specifically designed for our music students at PS 51. They have been carefully crafted over the past several years. They are aligned with our integrated study units in science, social studies, or ELA that our classroom teachers have designed and scheduled when appropriate. They also incorporate our partnership curriculum (NYCB, Carnegie…
PreK & Kindergarten Music Expectations
Music Standards and Student Learning Objectives for PreK and Kinder
Grants
Many of us struggle with little to no annual budgets for our classrooms. We need to be proactive about getting the materials we need for our students! Here are some tips on writing grants for your music classes.
First Grade Music Expectations
Music Standards and Student Learning Objectives for First Grade