Becca's Music Room
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!
Episodes
99 episodes
3 Steps to Prep YOURSELF for Back to School (as a music teacher!)
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...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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9:23
Spring Music Centers for Elementary Music (+a flower rhythm freebie!)
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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8:14
3 Ways to Increase Engagement in Elementary Music Class (all the way to the end of the year!)
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 fishH...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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16:14
How to Teach BEAT V. RHYTHM to Kindergarten + 1st Grade in Elementary Music Class
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!<...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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18:35
Easy Ways to ADD MORE INSTRUMENTS to Your Elementary Music Lessons
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
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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15:59
7 Favorite RHYTHM CENTERS for Elementary Music (that work with any rhythm or grade!)
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 ...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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11:12
Movement + Quarter Rest Lesson with Beethoven's 7th Symphony for 2nd Grade Music Lessons
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 Lo...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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6:35
8 Valentine's Day Music Lessons Your Kids will Love (even when they are hopped up on candy!)
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!//...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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12:04
End of Year Music Lessons for Upper Grades (easy + fun!)
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:
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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24:08
Spring Folk Songs + Presenting Rhythm for the First Time || WHAT I'M TEACHING S2 EP 31
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! ...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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9:47
Tips to Make it to the END of the School Year
00:00 Timestamps00:32 Avoid the countdown2:19 Add more movement3:47 Fun but easy lesson plans7:10 Form or instruments of the orchestra8:58 Always have a backup planHappy teaching!Becca//IN THIS VIDEO<...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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11:50
Sixteenth Notes + Ostinatos in Fourth Grade || WHAT I'M TEACHING S2 EP 30
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! ...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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11:45
Elementary Music Lessons for TESTING SEASON including Quiet Activities, Games, and more
Kaboom: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Kaboom-Elementary-Music-...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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31:32
SPRING MUSIC LESSONS for Elementary Music including folk songs + centers activities
Looking to keep you students engaged this Spring? These Spring music lessons are fun and Spring themed-- and most of them have little to no prep on your part. Coordinating blog post (with free sheet music):
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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21:18
Presenting Quarter Rest with Beethoven in 2nd Grade || WHAT I'M TEACHING S2 EP 29
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! ...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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16:43
7 Best Sol Mi Folk Songs to Teach Melody to Little Kids in Elementary Music
Looking for sol mi folk songs for your elementary music class? These are my favorite songs to teach melody-- especially so and mi-- to little kids in general music. Includes lullabies and singing games!Get the downloadable sheet music (...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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13:33
LOS POLLITOS // How to teach the Mexican Folk Song Los Pollitos in Kindergarten or 1st grade
Looking for a fun spring time music lesson? This Hispanic folk song is always a hit with my elementary music students. 00:00 Timestamps1:06 The song1:50 pronunciation3:50 ActionsHappy teaching!Becca//...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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9:20
7 Games and Activities to Practice SOLFEGE + MELODY in elementary music class
Looking for ways to practice solfege and melody? These 7 games and activities are perfect for teaching and practicing melodic patterns in music class. Some of these are whole group activities, some are centers or small group activities, but all...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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12:58
Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks // Movement Lesson to Teach Form in Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd grade
Looking to incorporate movement into your kindergarten, first, and second grade music lessons? This Ballet of the Unhatched Chicks lesson is an easy one to teach listening and form to your littles! Use hand puppets, no props, parachute,...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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7:04
Irish Music + Introducing Half Note in 3rd Grade || WHAT I'M TEACHING S2 EP 28
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! ...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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20:12
Finally doing Piano in 5th Grade || WHAT I'M TEACHING S2 EP 27
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! ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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18:17
Prepping Rhythm with Engine Engine Number 9 in 1st Grade || WHAT I'M TEACHING S2 EP 26
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! ...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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10:45
Lucky Lemons // A digital or printable solfege board game for elementary music class
Looking for a FUN way to practice solfege? This board game is an exciting way to work on melody with elementary music students. You can play this game digitally, virtually, or in person with a printed version. Buy here:
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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8:22
Basketball Music Lessons for March Madness in the Elementary Music Room
00:00 TIMESTAMPS00:35 Bracket everything2:01 Basketball tournament rhythm game2:55 Getcha Head in the Game4:00 Basketball movements5:10 Trashketball6:17 Tempo7:04 Ball throwing songsHappy teaching!Becca
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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9:04
The Best Songs to Teach La in Elementary Music Class
Looking for songs and singing games to help you teach la to your elementary music students? We're talking about 6 songs for la that my general music students love-- plus many of them include singing games! Even if you don't teach with the Kodal...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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11:43