--- title: Teaching with Musicplay | Carey-Lyn Gould (2) description: Elementary music lesson planning, Teaching tips and updates from the Musicplay team! (2) --- [![musicplay-logo](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hs-fs/hubfs/musicplay-logo-2.png?width=2701&height=877&name=musicplay-logo-2.png "musicplay-logo")](http://musicplay.ca) Open main menu Close main menu # Teaching With Musicplay ##### Sign up for email notifications. New blog post weekly! [Sign up Here!](https://marketing.musicplay.ca/newsletter-sign-up-form) Select Category Assessment Blog Posts Boomwhacker Bucket Drumming Choral Classroom Management Games and Centers Holidays and Special Days Lesson Planning Literacy and Music Programs and Musicals Recorder Vocal Development What's New with Musicplay Posts by: ## Carey-Lyn Gould ![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-02-21%20at%2010.54.55%20AM.png) [Blog Posts](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) ### [Spring Concerts and Performances on MusicplayOnline](https://blog.musicplay.ca/spring-concerts-and-performances-on-musicplayonline) Jun 26, 2024, 3:55:05 PM If you're seeking inspiration for your Spring concert and performances, check out the materials we have on MusicplayOnline for some ideas. [Carey-Lyn Gould](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/carey-lyn-gould) [Read More](https://blog.musicplay.ca/spring-concerts-and-performances-on-musicplayonline) ![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-02-22%20at%208.50.58%20AM.png) [Blog Posts](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) ### [Jazz History on MusicplayOnline](https://blog.musicplay.ca/jazz-history-on-musicplayonline) Jun 26, 2024, 3:29:04 PM Dive into the world of jazz music on MPO! Learn about the history of jazz or check out John Jacobson's musical revue, *Razzamajazz* in our Units section. Find our Blues Cats and Jazz Cats resources in the **Instruments \> Recorder** section for additional options and opportunities for your students to improvise!  [Carey-Lyn Gould](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/carey-lyn-gould) [Read More](https://blog.musicplay.ca/jazz-history-on-musicplayonline) ![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-02-13%20at%2010.43.59%20AM.png) [Blog Posts](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) ### [Black History Month Resources on MusicplayOnline](https://blog.musicplay.ca/black-history-month-resources-on-musicplayonline) Jun 26, 2024, 3:08:00 PM This unit offers wonderful resources to celebrate the lives, work, achievements and contributions of Black Americans and Canadians to our countries' histories and cultures in your classroom. Explore singing games, choral pieces, listening selections, and spiritual songs. Additionally, discover videos and activities featuring Scott Joplin, resources for "Lift Every Voice and Sing," and further content on notable Black American and Canadian musicians and composers. Check out what we have by going to **Units \> Festivals & Holidays** or clicking the link here: [Black History Month Unit](https://musicplayonline.com/units-list/black-history-month/) [Carey-Lyn Gould](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/carey-lyn-gould) [Read More](https://blog.musicplay.ca/black-history-month-resources-on-musicplayonline) ![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-02-05%20at%204.23.08%20PM.png) [Blog Posts](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) ### [Valentine's Day Unit on MusicplayOnline](https://blog.musicplay.ca/valentines-day-unit-on-musicplayonline-1) Jun 26, 2024, 11:08:19 AM With Valentine's Day quickly approaching, our Valentine's Day Unit offers a wonderful collection of activities and resources for your classroom. Find songs related to love, Valentine's Day and friendship, Valentine themed word games, Bobo videos and our fun recorder mad minute activity to enjoy! Discover more by  going to **Units \> Festivals & Holidays** or clicking the link here: [Valentine's Day Unit](https://musicplayonline.com/units-list/valentines-day/) [Carey-Lyn Gould](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/carey-lyn-gould) [Read More](https://blog.musicplay.ca/valentines-day-unit-on-musicplayonline-1) ![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-01-30%20at%209.30.51%20AM.png) [Blog Posts](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) ### [Lunar New Year Unit on MusicplayOnline](https://blog.musicplay.ca/lunar-new-year-unit-on-musicplayonline) Jun 26, 2024, 10:53:28 AM The Lunar New Year musical activities consist of lessons for K-5 music classes that teach about the holiday, featuring a traditional song with a vocal recording, a rondo lesson, instruction on Chinese zodiac animals incorporating rhythm words and sound effects, and a lesson on the dragon dance. Either the Rondo lesson or the Animals of the Zodiac lesson may span 1-2 music classes. Check out the unit by going to **Units \> Festivals & Holidays** or by clicking the link here: [Lunar New Year Unit](https://musicplayonline.com/units-list/lunar-new-year/) [Carey-Lyn Gould](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/carey-lyn-gould) [Read More](https://blog.musicplay.ca/lunar-new-year-unit-on-musicplayonline) [Blog Posts](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) ### [Orff and Drum for Valentine's Day](https://blog.musicplay.ca/orff-and-drum-for-valentines-day) Jun 26, 2024, 10:32:14 AM ### Join our Free Wednesday Webinar! ##### **Valentine's Day with Orff and Drum | January 31, 2024** Sign up here: **[https://workshops.musicplay.ca/courses/valentines-day-with-orff-and-drum/](https://workshops.musicplay.ca/courses/valentines-day-with-orff-and-drum/)** [Carey-Lyn Gould](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/carey-lyn-gould) [Read More](https://blog.musicplay.ca/orff-and-drum-for-valentines-day) ![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-01-12%20at%203.16.22%20PM.png) [Blog Posts](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) ### [Practice Your Note Names for Recorder!](https://blog.musicplay.ca/practice-your-note-names-for-recorder) Jun 25, 2024, 3:24:09 PM January is the month when many teachers decide to teach a recorder unit for Grade 3, 4 and 5. Denise's preference is to start recorder in January of Grade 4. The students have had another year of musical instruction, the hands are bigger, and they progress more quickly than students who begin in Grade 3. [Carey-Lyn Gould](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/carey-lyn-gould) [Read More](https://blog.musicplay.ca/practice-your-note-names-for-recorder) [1](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/carey-lyn-gould) [2](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/carey-lyn-gould/page/2) ##### Sign up for email notifications. New blog post weekly! [Sign up Here!](https://marketing.musicplay.ca/newsletter-sign-up-form) #### Our Products - [MusicplayOnline](https://musicplayonline.com) - [Musicplay Store](https://store.musicplay.ca) - [Musicplay Downloads](https://downloads.musicplay.ca) - [Musicplay Workshops](https://workshops.musicplay.ca) - [Musicplay Help](https://help.musicplay.ca) Follow us on Facebook Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Follow us on Instagram