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Inside the Music classroom
25 items
By
Natty L
I am a passionate teacher who believes in the power of music and arts to foster creativity and teach the whole child.
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Classroom decor
Biographical childrens music Books
Instrument gadgets
Classroom decor
Room decor that sends a positive message
Jinniee 11x17 Music Classroom Rules Posters
You can use these for scavenger hunts, research resources for the kids or a design your own template for student research projects.
Decorably 12 Famous Musicians Posters 11x14in
Instrument families
Sproutbrite Music Posters for Classroom Decor
These music theory anchor charts are great for reducing questions, increasing independence and for fun scavenger hunts!
Decorably 15 Music Posters 11x14in Matte
Felt pics are easy on the fingers and the ukulele.
Felt Ukulele Picks 10PCS Heart Shape Set
Love how you can recharge it!
Aroma Clip-On Rechargeable Chromatic Tuner
Biographical childrens music Books
I love to feature this musician for being a strong female singer who broke down gender barriers.
She Sang for India: M.S. Subbulakshmi's Voice
Great for teaching about civil rights and activism through music.
Sing, Aretha, Sing!: Aretha Franklin & Civil Rights
This is how I start the year. The importance of names!
Your Name Is a Song
Inspirational book about breaking down gender and race barriers.
My Name is Celia/Me llamo Celia
Inspirational story about a girl who was deaf and her musical journey.
Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion
Beautiful story. I like to pair with my own drumming activities. However, I do not replicate or imitate Indigenous drumming.
The Heartbeat Drum: The Story of Carol Powder, Cree ...
A great story of unity and acceptance.
Playing at the Border: A Story of Yo-Yo Ma - Barnes & Noble
Fun way to teach about dynamics.
Forte Moves to Town|Paperback - Vicky Weber - Barnes & Noble
I use this book as a teaching tool about equity and how anything can be an instrument. Then we make our own instruments out of recycled material.
Ada's Violin: The Story of the Recycled Orchestra of Paraguay|Hardcover
Such an inspiration!
Trombone Shorty: A Picture Book Biography (Caldecott Honor Book)
Live using this story before teaching improve on the piano in the key of c! Anyone can sound like a pro if you stick to a key.
King of Ragtime: The Story of Scott Joplin|Hardcover
Kids love that they recognize his music
Freddie Mercury|Hardcover
Love this story for women empowerment
Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music|Hardcover
Great introduction to opera and more traditional music.
Father's Chinese Opera|Hardcover
This book has some heavy topics and I tend to use this with middle school students.
Mama Africa!: How Miriam Makeba Spread Hope with Her Song|eBook
Beautiful story!
I Am Hava: A Song's Story of Love, Hope & Joy - Barnes & Noble
Instrument gadgets
I use this when performing or teaching so I don't forget the lyrics, or so that I can have background music accompanying me.
Mr.Power Smartphone Holder Mount Clip for Guitar
Love these to help students start to recognize notes. Easy to add on and take off the keys.
Colorful Removable Silicone Piano Note Labels
I am never without a pick. I use old gift cards to create my own guitar picks.
CAMWAY Guitar Pick Maker Punch Tool - Heavy Duty DIY Cutter
