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Blue Jello and Improvisation (activity for recorders, melodic instruments or voice)

October 5th, 2009 | posted by splizzie

Using Blue Jello cards with instruments can be lots of fun and also a great way to fit improvisation into your lessonsl!

I ask students to sit in pairs or trios and have one designated as the turner.  This student will be in charge of turning the cards and will not play.  

Keeping Track of Magic Notes

October 1st, 2009 | posted by splizzie

 

This is a GREAT tip from a fellow classroom teacher in Prince George's County, MD:

 

Greetings!

 

Here is a tip for keeping track of magic notes:

Staff Slate Bundles

September 24th, 2009 | posted by splizzie

With larger classes I was finding it a challenge to manage all my ledger lines, clefs and accidentals in regards to handing out, collecting and staying organized.  I created these Staff Slate Bundles that have saved me so much time and made more room for fun learning.

 

Blue Jello Cards in Classrooms

September 23rd, 2009 | posted by splizzie

Say YES to Plastic Ziplock Bags :)

September 23rd, 2009 | posted by splizzie

When Storing materials that are decks of cards like blue jello cards, music alphabet cards, do re mi cards, rhythm playing cards, tempo cards, blue jello word cards, music symbol cards, and grand staff cards it is best NOT to use rubber bands. 

Melodic Bingo Copy Game - Sing Finger and Play with Recorders!

September 17th, 2009 | posted by splizzie

Blue Jello Beginnings

September 17th, 2009 | posted by splizzie

Music Symbols - Beginning of the Year Assessment

September 16th, 2009 | posted by splizzie

Last year I started at a new Middle School.  With all new students, I needed a way to find out what they already knew so that I could plan for a challenging curriculum.

Hello Jello with Instruments (Drums and Recorders)

September 11th, 2009 | posted by splizzie

Hello Jello is a great game played with the downloadable Blue Jello Word Cards.  The directions are on the game ideas card that comes with the deck.  I often do this game with all my classes at the beginning of the year since it is great for remembering and learning names.

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