Dynamic Sort
Sort the pictures into loud and soft sounds.
Music Centers and Games
Downloads and Ideas for Learning Centers in the Music Classroom
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…
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
Second Grade Music Expectations
Music Standards and Student Learning Objectives for Second Grade
Third Grade Music Expectations
Music Standards and Student Learning Objectives for Third Grade
Fourth Grade Music Expectations
Music Standards and Student Learning Objectives for Fourth Grade
Fifth Grade Music Expectations
Music Stadards and Student Learning Objectives for Fifth Grade
Orff-Schulwerk Approach
Orff Schulwerk is an approach to teaching music that inspires total, active involvement in music making incorporating speech, singing, movement, instrument playing, drama, improvisation and composition to engage the imagination in a playful and creative environment. It develops the whole child with a balance of emotional and intellectual stimulation.
Kodály Method
Kodály is an experience-based approach to teaching basic musical performance skills and music literacy through folk songs, chants, and singing games. The method uses solfege as one of its main tools to develop the inner ear.
Dalcroze Eurhythmics
The Dalcroze approach teaches an understanding of fundamental music concepts, expressive meanings, and deep connections to other arts and activities through rhythmic movement, aural training, and improvisation.