Singing games

Five fun and action-filled circle games to practice rhythm, pitch, and more with your elementary music students.

Karaoke parties are fun. But, hosting a karaoke party is a big task. We will tell you how to convert this task into a fun-filled experience. The responsibility of creating some hours of interesting memory for your friends might have been panicking you. You know what? Games are always a savior in this case and in fact games are the best way through which you can enjoy with your friends in any situation.

Teaching elementary music with no touch singing games? That is a tall order, but here are 6 fun suggestions for general music classes!

Singing games and folk dances are a wonderful way to create rich musical experiences, introduce a new musical skill or concept, build musicianship, develop confidence, cultivate the singing voice, and support the development of rhythmic understanding and the ability to keep a steady beat. Here are 1

13 clever music games for kids that are not only fun, but foster an appreciation for music at the same time. Perfect for kids of all ages.

5 Easy NO Effort Singing Time Ideas for Kids I’m in charge of singing time for approximately 40 kids ages 3-8 in my church every Sunday. And, because I’m a procrastinator, every Saturday night I’m always looking for easy games to play with the kids to keep them entertained and interested for 20 … Continue reading "5 Easy NO Effort Singing Time Ideas for Kids"

Ideas for the upper elementary classroom: Includes links to great blog posts with videos, songs, games, and more!

“Good! Now, sing it again.” How many times do you hear yourself saying these words in rehearsal? We all know the importance of repetition. This is how we learn - by trying, experiencing, and doing it again and again. The problem is, often, this becomes something we do mindlessly. When we

It's a rainy evening and the 1st graders in your children's choir are extra wiggly. You need a quick change-of-pace to keep their attention and get through rehearsal. Been there? I think we all have. There are lots of games you could play, but I like choosing games and activi

I was in charge of our Primary Singing time at church a few weeks ago and decided to play a simple game of tic-tac-toe to help us practice a song. It was so easy to put together, the kids had fun, and we got a good practice on one of my favorite songs! Supplies: Construction paper in Red and Blue Scissors Tape Chalk Prep Work: Draw an X on a piece of red construction paper. Cut it out and trace 5 more onto more red paper. Draw an O on a piece of blue construction paper and do the same thing…