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[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 about: ## Blog Posts ![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/Our%20team%20has%20been%20doing%20great%20work%20.jpg) [Blog Posts,](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) [What's New with Musicplay](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/whats-new-with-musicplay) ### [What's New With Musicplay - January to June 2024](https://blog.musicplay.ca/whats-new-with-musicplay-january-to-june-2024) Jul 29, 2024, 12:00:00 PM We hope that you've been thoroughly enjoying your experience with MusicplayOnline and all the incredible resources we have to offer! Since the beginning of 2024, our team has been hard at work adding new resources, updating existing ones, and implementing exciting improvements to our resources and website. If you're interested in learning more about the specific changes and improvements we've made in 2024, feel free to take a look at the comprehensive list below. [Denae Konynenbelt](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/denae-konynenbelt) [Read More](https://blog.musicplay.ca/whats-new-with-musicplay-january-to-june-2024) ![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/How%20to%20Use%20MusicplayOnline%20Webinar%20with%20Denise%20Gagne%20Thumbnail.jpg) [Blog Posts](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) ### [Webinar Wednesday - Discover MusicplayOnline's Upcoming Sessions!](https://blog.musicplay.ca/webinar-wednesday-discover-musicplayonlines-upcoming-sessions) Jun 28, 2024, 2:25:24 PM We've got an exciting lineup of webinars coming up! Join us for these free sessions with our presenters. Teachers can earn a professional development certificate for completing a Webinar Wednesday session! [Carey-Lyn Gould](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/carey-lyn-gould) [Read More](https://blog.musicplay.ca/webinar-wednesday-discover-musicplayonlines-upcoming-sessions) ![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-05-23%20at%205.41.20%20PM.png) [Blog Posts](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) ### [MORE Outdoor Music Ideas!](https://blog.musicplay.ca/more-outdoor-music-ideas) Jun 28, 2024, 12:15:28 PM As we near the end of the school year and warm, sunny days arrive, today's newsletter will present additional outdoor music class ideas!   In our previous outdoor music newsletter, we shared some fun skipping songs and chasing game ideas. For a refresher, click here: [Outdoor Music Ideas!](http://www.gomnb.com/email/newsletter/1416967863) [Carey-Lyn Gould](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/carey-lyn-gould) [Read More](https://blog.musicplay.ca/more-outdoor-music-ideas) ![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-05-07%20at%203.20.30%20PM.png) [Blog Posts](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) ### [Instruments of the Orchestra on MusicplayOnline](https://blog.musicplay.ca/instruments-of-the-orchestra-on-musicplayonline) Jun 28, 2024, 11:25:48 AM Instruments of the Orchestra provides activities for K-8 music classes. It is packed with interactive activities and resources to take your students through the world of orchestral music. This newsletter will showcase some of the materials you can find. Explore what we have by going to **Units \> Instruments \> Instruments of the Orchestra** or by clicking the link here: [Instruments of the Orchestra Unit](https://musicplayonline.com/units-list/instruments-of-the-orchestra/) *(on MusicplayOnline)*. Materials include: - Instruments of the Orchestra Interactive Activity - What Instrument Do You Hear Interactive - Orchestra Family Worksheets - Ressources en français [Carey-Lyn Gould](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/carey-lyn-gould) [Read More](https://blog.musicplay.ca/instruments-of-the-orchestra-on-musicplayonline) ![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-04-18%20at%202.58.33%20PM.png) [Blog Posts](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) ### [Outdoor Music Ideas](https://blog.musicplay.ca/outdoor-music-ideas) Jun 28, 2024, 10:50:18 AM As the warmer months are approaching, here are some activities you can do with your students while enjoying the outdoors!   Skipping songs are a great outdoor activity to add to your lessons. You can find a collection of these in **Units \> Dance & Move \> Skipping Songs** or by clicking the link here: [Skipping Songs on MPO](https://musicplayonline.com/units-list/skipping-songs/) [Carey-Lyn Gould](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/carey-lyn-gould) [Read More](https://blog.musicplay.ca/outdoor-music-ideas) ![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-04-09%20at%2012.51.05%20PM.png) [Blog Posts](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) ### [New Bobo Videos and Celebrating World Voice Day with Self-Care](https://blog.musicplay.ca/new-bobo-videos-and-celebrating-world-voice-day-with-self-care) Jun 27, 2024, 4:09:08 PM ### Bobo on MusicplayOnline Bobo is an engaging warm-up tool that is fun and encourages positive behavior, as it can tell us if the students sound great or if they are good listeners. [Carey-Lyn Gould](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/carey-lyn-gould) [Read More](https://blog.musicplay.ca/new-bobo-videos-and-celebrating-world-voice-day-with-self-care) ![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-04-05%20at%2012.24.05%20PM.png) [Blog Posts](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) ### [Djembe, Bucket Drumming and World Drumming](https://blog.musicplay.ca/djembe-bucket-drumming-and-world-drumming) Jun 27, 2024, 3:58:19 PM Explore the variety of rhythmic content we have on MusicplayOnline with our exciting drumming programs! [Carey-Lyn Gould](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/carey-lyn-gould) [Read More](https://blog.musicplay.ca/djembe-bucket-drumming-and-world-drumming) ![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/Stories%20That%20Sing%20TOO!%20Cover-1.png) [Blog Posts](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) ### [Stories that Sing TOO!](https://blog.musicplay.ca/stories-that-sing-too) Jun 27, 2024, 9:44:54 AM | **Jeanette Shorey***Stories that Sing TOO!Stories That Sing TOO!* is a collection of music and literacy lessons based on 11 storybooks, featuring songs and activities... | | --- | [Carey-Lyn Gould](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/carey-lyn-gould) [Read More](https://blog.musicplay.ca/stories-that-sing-too) ![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-03-12%20at%209.04.11%20AM.png) [Blog Posts](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) ### [St. Patrick Day Activities on MusicplayOnline](https://blog.musicplay.ca/st.-patrick-day-activities-on-musicplayonline) Jun 26, 2024, 4:34:06 PM In this newsletter, we will showcase ideas available on MusicplayOnline for your St. Patrick Day lessons. [Carey-Lyn Gould](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/carey-lyn-gould) [Read More](https://blog.musicplay.ca/st.-patrick-day-activities-on-musicplayonline) ![](https://blog.musicplay.ca/hubfs/Screenshot%202024-02-22%20at%2012.59.34%20PM.png) [Blog Posts](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) ### [Spring Ideas on MusicplayOnline](https://blog.musicplay.ca/spring-ideas-on-musicplayonline) Jun 26, 2024, 4:12:02 PM In this newsletter, we'll showcase ideas available on MusicplayOnline for your spring lessons. [Carey-Lyn Gould](https://blog.musicplay.ca/author/carey-lyn-gould) [Read More](https://blog.musicplay.ca/spring-ideas-on-musicplayonline) [1](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts) [2](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts/page/2) [3](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts/page/3) [4](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts/page/4) [5](https://blog.musicplay.ca/tag/blog-posts/page/5) ##### Sign up for email notifications. New blog post weekly! 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