Becca's Music Room

Aug 11 2023 1
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Elementary music can be a lonely job. Music specialists are typically the only ones in the building that teach music. Without someone to talk to, it is difficult to come up with lesson ideas, deal with classroom management, and just know what to do. My name is Becca, and I am an elementary music teacher. I am here to help other elementary music teachers feel confident and excited to teach their students. Between lesson plans, teaching inspiration, and practical tips to improve your elementary music classroom, you will feel ready to take on the classroom!I can't wait to chat!

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3 Steps to Prep YOURSELF for Back to School (as a music teacher!)

Aug 11 2023 9 mins  
Happy teaching!Becca//IN THIS VIDEOOutfit: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/BeccaDavis/posts/dc8f7750-3008-11ee-924f-0242ac110002Back to school bootcamp: https://beccasmusicroom.teachable.com/p/back-to-school-bootcamp-for-music-teachersNeed more virtual lessons?Online music lesson course: https://beccasmusicroom.teachable.com/p/teaching-elementary-music-online/Virtual Music Lesson e

Spring Music Centers for Elementary Music (+a flower rhythm freebie!)

May 02 2023 8 mins  
00:00 Free ideas1:00 Flower composition1:39 Spring composition2:40 Solfege practice3:35 Spring write the room4:51 Listen + draw5:37 Flower meter sort6:19 Color by noteHappy teaching!Becca//IN THIS VIDEOCenters freebie: https://mailchi.mp/a3c30ccff9cb/centers-freebieFlower freebie: https://mailchi.mp/ea7a0eac54fb/flower-rhythm-freebieSpring composition: https://www.teacherspayteache

3 Ways to Increase Engagement in Elementary Music Class (all the way to the end of the year!)

Mar 21 2023 16 mins  
0:00 timestamps1:01 Play a game1:58 Poison3:09 Team v. Team5:40 Singing games8:04 Instruments9:39 Centers11:00 Kaboom11:28 Flashcard composition11:25 Notate songs13:00 Boom cards14:40 Go fishHappy teaching!Becca//IN THIS VIDEOBoom cards: https://wow.boomlearning.com/deck/instrument-identification-free-HYnYGtKqvqCqFNSoxBasketball rhythm cards: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Pro

How to Teach BEAT V. RHYTHM to Kindergarten + 1st Grade in Elementary Music Class

Mar 14 2023 18 mins  
0:00 Timestamps1:02 Teach beat thoroughly 2:14 Prepping sounds on beats5:19 Mouse Mouse6:30 Introduce way the words go11:00 Iconic notation13:46 Chair rhythms14:44 Introducing ta and titiHappy teaching!Becca//IN THIS VIDEONew music teacher mini course: https://mailchi.mp/a17ace629796/new-teacher-mini-courseGo Noodle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=psUPYR235O8Mouse Mousie: https://

Easy Ways to ADD MORE INSTRUMENTS to Your Elementary Music Lessons

Mar 11 2023 15 mins  
00:00 Why I made this video1:19 Playing ostinatos4:15 Form lessons6:00 Rhythm breakdown7:10 Rhythm play alongs8:22 Centers10:50 Learn a song11:45 Books14:31 Keep the BeatHappy teaching!Becca//IN THIS VIDEOCoordinating blog post: https://beccasmusicroom.com/add-more-instruments/Star Festival: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Star-Festival-Japanese-song-and-Orff-arrangemen

7 Favorite RHYTHM CENTERS for Elementary Music (that work with any rhythm or grade!)

Mar 02 2023 11 mins  
Rhythm is one of my favorite concepts to work on in centers for elementary music class. These are some of my favorite rhythm centers that work with any rhythm and any grade level, which makes them very versatile. Use them with 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade music lessons.0:00 Timestamps1:09 Kaboom2:27 Flashcard composition3:20 Go fish4:25 Partner dictation5:15 Roll a measure7:30 I Have Who

Movement + Quarter Rest Lesson with Beethoven's 7th Symphony for 2nd Grade Music Lessons

Feb 15 2023 6 mins  
Looking for a fun lesson to practice quarter rest? Use Beethoven's 7th Symphony for a listening, movement, and rhythm lesson your 1st grade, 2nd grade, and 3rd grade students will love. 00:00 About this lesson1:00 Warm up1:23 Look at rhythm2:58 Movement activity3:25 Introduce quarter restLesson pack: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Beethoven-s-7-Digital-Music-Lesso

8 Valentine's Day Music Lessons Your Kids will Love (even when they are hopped up on candy!)

Feb 04 2023 12 mins  
Looking for fun music lessons to use for Valentine's Day? These elementary music lessons include composition, instruments, dancing, and folk songs. Use for general music in February and don't lose your mind when they are eating candy!//IN THIS VIDEOLove Somebody lesson pack: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Love-Somebody-Singing-game-lesson-for-sixteenth-notes-

End of Year Music Lessons for Upper Grades (easy + fun!)

May 11 2022 24 mins  
Fourth and fifth grade music students bouncing off of the walls this Spring? These elementary music lessons are the perfect way to end the school year with your upper elementary music students.Coordinating blog post: https://beccasmusicroom.com/end-year-music-lessons-upper/00:00 Timestamps00:47 Movie Music 3:55 Cup Routine6:40 Indépendant or group work9:36 Composition project10:48

Spring Folk Songs + Presenting Rhythm for the First Time || WHAT I'M TEACHING S2 EP 31

May 11 2022 9 mins  
It's great to talk about IDEAS for teaching elementary music, but it's completely different to actually put together lessons. In these What I'm Teaching this Week videos, I'll be talking about EXACTLY what I'm teaching in elementary music! 00:00 Timestamps00:26 A Train00:43 Engine Engine Number 92:26 Blue Skies4:38 Bee Bee Bumblebee5:42 CucuHappy teaching!B