Teaching With Musicplay

Back-to-school season is here—even if we’re not quite ready to say goodbye to summer! MusicplayOnline’s Back to School unit is a great place to start, filled with activities designed to make those first weeks fun and welcoming. This week, we’re highlighting resources that help you get to know your students and build community in your music classroom.

Name games are a fun and effective way for specialist teachers to learn—and remember—student names. This week, we’re sharing options for both primary and upper elementary students. We’re also highlighting a printable booklet from the All About Me activities in the Back to School unit, a simple way to learn your students’ interests and musical preferences—insights that can guide lesson planning and boost engagement all year.

Keeping the Music Flowing Smoothly

Whether you’re just getting ready or already back in the classroom, now is the perfect time to set up routines for success! Establishing key systems early will help your year run smoothly. Today, I’m excited to share teaching tips for smooth—and musical!—transitions in the music classroom. From line-up songs and circle chants to other fun activities, these ideas will keep the music flowing as you move between different parts of your lesson.

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