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Games for the Elementary Music Classroom ActivityGames for the Elementary Music Classroom Activity
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Kansas Music Educators Association
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K - 6th
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Games for the Elementary Music Classroom

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Perfect for music specialists, classroom teachers, and substitutes, a packet of 18 games includes complete lessons as well as short activities for when you have some extra time at the end of class.

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Concepts

substitute teachers, music appreciation, elements of music, music beats, music notes, eighth notes, half notes, quarter notes, whole notes, rhythm, rhythm patterns, tempo, instruments, drums

Additional Tags

classroom support

Instructional Ideas

  • Include copies of the games appropriate for your class in your substitute teacher folder
  • Laminate the rhythm matching cards for continued use

Classroom Considerations

  • The resource includes a 23-slide presentation, designed for teachers, with links to additional resources
  • Some of the games require materials like mouthwash cups, masking tape, magic markers, and instruments

Pros

  • The description for each game includes the grade level designation and detailed directions

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  • None

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