tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.comments2024-01-02T09:38:20.487-06:00Elementary EtudesElementary Etudeshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02756362988371684928noreply@blogger.comBlogger149125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-43605393136069046932018-08-26T21:28:12.668-05:002018-08-26T21:28:12.668-05:00Hi Paige! I am so sorry for the late reply. I like...Hi Paige! I am so sorry for the late reply. I like programs about bugs, messes, animals, family and more for these grades. I try to choose a few key songs (folk songs, traditional, etc.) plus a fun song they know. I also add in movement and something extra special like scarves, body percussion, lights, etc. <br /><br />Definitely check out Music K8 or Hal Leonard. They have pre-done programs that can help you out in a bind or kickstart your brain. Definitely dig through your resources at some point and make lists of songs that can be grouped together in themes. I have lists and place them with different grade levels every year depending on the kiddos. Again, sorry for the late reply. I hope you have a wonderful school year!Elementary Etudeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756362988371684928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-62564387686601071922018-08-26T21:25:57.101-05:002018-08-26T21:25:57.101-05:00Hi Melissa! I put this together by incorporating r...Hi Melissa! I put this together by incorporating rhythm sticks with body percussion. It was very basic and rhythmic - utilizing cues from the music itself. I don't have an exact routine written out but it was a big hit. Let the beat guide you!Elementary Etudeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756362988371684928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-38672182600578925042018-08-26T21:23:59.499-05:002018-08-26T21:23:59.499-05:00Hi Tina! I'd be happy to share more informatio...Hi Tina! I'd be happy to share more information about the spreadsheet with you. It is in my Google Drive specifically. Email me at msmusic4life88@gmail.com and we can talk more!Elementary Etudeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756362988371684928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-89879195697642490792018-08-26T21:23:20.686-05:002018-08-26T21:23:20.686-05:00Hi Kami! It is the Spotlight on Music curriculum b...Hi Kami! It is the Spotlight on Music curriculum books. I love high quality accompaniment as well. I'm a pianist but it just doesn't have the "oomph" I want. I use Music Express, Music K8, karaoke tracks (for popular songs) and Spotlight mostly. It's not ideal but I try to structure my programs around what I have. Hope this helps!Elementary Etudeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756362988371684928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-58411981618722744212018-08-26T21:17:03.093-05:002018-08-26T21:17:03.093-05:00Hi Hannah! I used a flag for each child. First, th...Hi Hannah! I used a flag for each child. First, they would march in place on the beat. On "forever in peace" they would wave their flag. Then, they would cross one hand over their chest and follow with the other hand for "land I love" so the flag is over their heart. Then they would pat the beat with their flag on their heart. March until "keep your eye on" where they slowly raise it and hold it strong. <br /><br />Very basic and mostly done by phrases on the beat. Sorry for the delay, but I hope this is beneficial to you!Elementary Etudeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756362988371684928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-44227327108623842292018-08-26T21:14:41.170-05:002018-08-26T21:14:41.170-05:00Hi Jenny! I normally write them, but have thought ...Hi Jenny! I normally write them, but have thought about reading a storybook and placing songs in between. Hope this helps!Elementary Etudeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756362988371684928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-47594971315010160602018-02-06T13:32:05.580-06:002018-02-06T13:32:05.580-06:00Hi! I was curious about your 5th grade programs. ...Hi! I was curious about your 5th grade programs. I noticed a stick routine that sounds interesting. I am always struggling with what to do with this age group. Any help would be appreciated!Melissa Hoffhinesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-7142936159703374702017-12-18T13:39:51.632-06:002017-12-18T13:39:51.632-06:00Thank you very much for writing this postThank you very much for writing this <a href="https://dailyneedsforfamily.joomla.com/12-choose-the-best-natural-toilet-bowl-cleaner-for-daily-needs" rel="nofollow">post</a><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-38099574580395152632017-11-07T15:59:20.130-06:002017-11-07T15:59:20.130-06:00You are so nice to share all of your planning! Wh...You are so nice to share all of your planning! What does SOM mean? I've bought minus tracks primarily from MusicK8 which is awesome. But, I'm wondering what other resources are out there with high quality accompaniment like that? Thank you!Kamihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13394812936512065993noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-67836284114795133822017-10-04T12:48:48.498-05:002017-10-04T12:48:48.498-05:00All of these ideas are WONDERFUL! Would you be wi...All of these ideas are WONDERFUL! Would you be willing to share the spreadsheet that you use to keep track of everything?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14262491575282633672noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-57468815472396528372017-09-13T07:41:05.946-05:002017-09-13T07:41:05.946-05:00Genius! Thank you for the easy, economical and in...Genius! Thank you for the easy, economical and innovative solution.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01939695029376506466noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-84323924734262099282017-08-25T21:04:51.316-05:002017-08-25T21:04:51.316-05:00Congratulations!!!Congratulations!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16882878051599375797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-70689385556188749952017-04-09T20:17:45.639-05:002017-04-09T20:17:45.639-05:00Thank a Vet was a staple when I had a Veterans'...Thank a Vet was a staple when I had a Veterans' Day program! I taught the whole school the song and projected the lyrics with photos of student and staff family members who were veterans. Families were in tears every year. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03950680991635925736noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-41226812403010939902017-03-19T10:44:57.908-05:002017-03-19T10:44:57.908-05:00Thank you, Elizabeth! I'm so glad that other m...Thank you, Elizabeth! I'm so glad that other music teachers are finding, utilizing and loving these books. Have a great month!Elementary Etudeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756362988371684928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-48721455862541521292017-03-18T18:36:58.918-05:002017-03-18T18:36:58.918-05:00Hello! I am a first year teacher with very limited...Hello! I am a first year teacher with very limited resources. I've done my second and third grade programs, but I still have first grade left, and I'm lost as to what to do! I was wondering if you had any extra ideas for kindergarten/first that you can send me? I am in a school where the kids are very behind (I'm the third teacher in the past three years), so I'm trying to come up with a program that challenges my first graders, but doesn't overwhelm them. Paige Knoxnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-49016326744990808932017-03-03T03:36:31.652-06:002017-03-03T03:36:31.652-06:00Wow, this is AWESOME! I seriously just ran to Amaz...Wow, this is AWESOME! I seriously just ran to Amazon to order "Music Is For Everyone". I love "Music Is..." (and many others on this list) and am hoping to use "Music Is for Everyone" as part of a sub plan when I'm out one day in March. Thank you so much for sharing this list, this is a fantastic idea and I LOVE every single one of the books on here! Great finds!Elizabeth Caldwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12042281726294433770noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-13631885948411191852017-01-16T16:14:00.550-06:002017-01-16T16:14:00.550-06:00Great blog!!! I just put 'Good News, Bad News&...Great blog!!! I just put 'Good News, Bad News' on hold at my local library! I can't wait to see it! I always liked using Erie Canal when I worked with major/minor with my older students. I LOVE it that you get together with an area group of teachers--what a GREAT way to collaborate and learn from each other! Thanks for writing your blog!!! I learn from YOU! :>)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15424117031613821869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-33743796664067028752017-01-06T17:12:05.589-06:002017-01-06T17:12:05.589-06:00I adore this idea! Thank you for sharing! This w...I adore this idea! Thank you for sharing! This will be one of my next projects!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04774624943690887455noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-16932242272415234272016-09-11T19:55:17.678-05:002016-09-11T19:55:17.678-05:00Hi I am really liking your program! I was curious ...Hi I am really liking your program! I was curious if I might be able to get more info on the scarf routine you did with the fourth grade program. I think that is a great idea! Would love some more info on what your routine was! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446049159021265491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-3179980557857681322016-09-11T19:53:55.081-05:002016-09-11T19:53:55.081-05:00Hi! I was curious about the flag routine you had i...Hi! I was curious about the flag routine you had in the 4th grade program! If you could give me some more info that would be awesome! I am really liking what you have and thought that would be a fun thing to include in a Veterans Day program I am working on! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07446049159021265491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-63778015256249945512016-09-07T22:15:30.781-05:002016-09-07T22:15:30.781-05:00What a beautiful and colorful classroom! Love it!...What a beautiful and colorful classroom! Love it!<br />Tracy Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17956326480720210937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-51084472259620532342016-08-22T14:51:40.247-05:002016-08-22T14:51:40.247-05:00You are too kind! If I could afford it, I would be...You are too kind! If I could afford it, I would be a stylist - lol!Elementary Etudeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756362988371684928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-29593164230980120132016-08-14T19:13:04.308-05:002016-08-14T19:13:04.308-05:00Your style is so cute! Want to be my personal styl...Your style is so cute! Want to be my personal stylist? :-PAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00120176788999114197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-48098495027955772252016-08-14T18:52:16.657-05:002016-08-14T18:52:16.657-05:00Thanks for reading, Lindsay! I plan on posting at ...Thanks for reading, Lindsay! I plan on posting at least one outfit a week for the entire school year. This comment gives me more confidence :)Elementary Etudeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756362988371684928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055010372238111422.post-65583476343575013522016-08-14T18:51:16.866-05:002016-08-14T18:51:16.866-05:00I have a whole drawer of scarves! I'm glad oth...I have a whole drawer of scarves! I'm glad others wear them too.Elementary Etudeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02756362988371684928noreply@blogger.com