A Complete Instrument Families Unit for the Music Classroom If you teach elementary or middle school music, chances are you cover instrument families every year. It’s one of the foundational topics in music education—but it can also feel repetitive if you don’t have the right resources. That’s why having a ready-to-use, comprehensive Instrument Families Unit […]
Engage middle school music students with the Soundtrack of My Life project—boost reflection, SEL, and musical analysis through personal playlists.
Learn simple, practical ways to confidently teach dance in the music classroom—even if dance isn’t your specialty. Includes strategies and teacher tools.
Assess dance effortlessly with this Dance Unit Assessment Toolkit—rubrics, student self-assessments, and ready-to-use tools for Grades 3–8.
Discover 3 creative ways to use movement cards in your music classroom—perfect for rhythm, dance, and beat activities.
Engage middle school music students with the Impactful Musicians Project—explore how artists shape music, fashion, and culture.
Celebrate Halloween with this musical bingo game—fun, differentiated, and perfect for reinforcing musical concepts.
Dance Performance Rubric and Student Self-Assessment for Grades 3–8 View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alessandra (@teachfromthestage) Assessing dance in the classroom can be challenging—how do you evaluate creativity, movement, and expression in a fair and meaningful way? Whether you’re a seasoned dance educator or a classroom teacher incorporating movement into your […]
Printable Rhythm Reading Cards for the Elementary Music Classroom View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alessandra (@teachfromthestage) If you’re looking for a way to strengthen your students’ rhythm reading skills, these Printable Rhythm Cards are a classroom essential. They’re interactive, scaffolded for different grade levels, and perfect for everything from whole-group instruction […]
Start the year with Back-to-School Music Task Cards—an interactive activity for goal-setting, classroom routines, and student reflection.
