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  • I changed this one thing about teaching rhythm and the kids FINALLY understand
    May 5 2026

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    How I teach rhythm video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2eUtjV7Zu4&t=763s
    Shape rhythm lesson pack: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Shape-Rhythms-Music-Math-STEAM-Lesson-for-1st-Grade-Rhythm-Introduction-13064602?utm_source=BMR%20Youtube&utm_campaign=new%20rhythm%20reading%20video
    Shape rhythm video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L0rcVaFIGPA&t=10s
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    0:00 Timestamps
    1:20 what I used to do
    2:20 the problem
    4:15 this has helped
    4:48 how I teach rhythm
    5:00 prepping rhythm
    10:35 introducing rhythm
    13:00 beaming together



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  • What to do NOW to Prep for the End of the Year
    Apr 21 2026

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    Solfege digital games: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/store/beccas-music-room?search=digital%20solfege&utm_source=BMR%20Youtube&utm_campaign=EOY%20Prep%20video
    Quiet music lessons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0QlywyW0xQs&pp=0gcJCdkKAYcqIYzv
    Lessons for when you need a minute: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ouINeKvdXg&t=860s
    Write the room video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZtAjFiGocA
    Write the room freebie: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spring-Rhythm-Write-the-Room-for-Quarter-Eighth-Notes-7926973?utm_source=BMR%20Youtube&utm_campaign=EOY%20Prep%20video
    Color by note solfege: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spring-Color-by-Note-Worksheets-BUNDLE-Solfege-coloring-sheets-print-go-7978074?utm_source=BMR%20Youtube&utm_campaign=EOY%20Prep%20video
    Color by note rhythm: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ocean-Rhythm-Color-by-Note-Print-Go-Worksheets-BUNDLE-8045858?utm_source=BMR%20Youtube&utm_campaign=EOY%20Prep%20video
    Color by note treble clef: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ocean-Treble-Clef-Staff-Color-by-Note-for-Elementary-Music-Class-8045870?utm_source=BMR%20Youtube&utm_campaign=EOY%20Prep%20video

    0:00 timestamps
    1:30 How many more rotations?
    3:58 Teach the big concepts
    4:54 Get grades in
    8:20 Plan some testing activities
    13:15 Print activities
    14:37 Lists for next year
    15:45 Enjoy every day


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  • Bee Bee Bumblebee Folk Chant + Game for Quarter and Eighth Notes
    Apr 8 2026

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    Bee Bee Bumblebee lesson pack
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    Berlioz the Bear: https://amzn.to/4sxSAFv
    2 4 6 8 Meet Me at the Garden Gate video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rhzIL7DuFko
    2 4 6 8 Meet Me at the Garden Gate lesson pack


    0:00 timestamps
    0:43 Bee Bee Bumblebee
    1:23 The game
    3:30 Introducing rhythm
    5:30 Lesson extensions
    5:37 Flight of the Bumblebee
    5:57 Berlioz the Bear
    7:29 2 4 6 8 Meet Me at the Garden Gate


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  • Dealing with CHATTY CLASSES in Elementary Music
    Mar 25 2026

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    //IN THIS VIDEO

    Teacher v. student points: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-5x2RbNGRYU
    Card System: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmsE4SuVeok&pp=0gcJCcUKAYcqIYzv
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    Small group + center ideas: https://mailchi.mp/a3c30ccff9cb/centers-freebie
    Quiet turtle blog post: https://missgiraffesclass.blogspot.com/2016/10/25-chatty-class-classroom-management.html

    0:00 timestamps
    1:45 The basics
    1:50 You need a management strategy
    4:06 Never talk when the kids are talking
    4:38 Stop talking
    5:14 Review expectations
    5:52 Tell them it’s important
    7:00 The strategies
    7:12 Call backs
    9:55 No transitions
    10:42 Define talking
    12:32 Ditch the circle
    14:00 Make sure they are doing things
    14:25 Ask don’t tell
    15:45 Mirrors up
    16:46 Teach, Ok!
    17:50 Small groups
    19:15 If it’s still not working…
    19:28 Change the seating chart
    20:15 Quiet turtles
    21:07 Talking breaks
    22:17 Blurt tallies
    23:00 Change the lesson

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    26 mins
  • Easy Music Lessons for when You Need a Minute...
    Mar 11 2026

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    //IN THIS VIDEO

    Don’t lose your voice video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=691uehq8T84
    Centers freebie: https://mailchi.mp/a3c30ccff9cb/centers-freebie
    Constellation project: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Constellation-Composition-Meter-Project-Music-STEAM-Lesson-with-Rhythm-15527734?utm_source=BMR%20Youtube&utm_campaign=Calm%20music%20lessons%20need%20a%20minute
    Ecosystem project: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ecosystem-Rhythms-Composing-Project-STEAM-Music-Science-Lesson-with-Rhythm-13267051?utm_source=BMR%20Youtube&utm_campaign=Calm%20music%20lessons%20need%20a%20minute
    Free Christmas rhythm color by note: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Christmas-Color-by-Note-FREEBIE-for-rhythm-7527950?utm_source=BMR%20Youtube&utm_campaign=Calm%20music%20lessons%20need%20a%20minute
    Solfege color by note: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Spring-Color-by-Note-Worksheets-BUNDLE-Solfege-coloring-sheets-print-go-7978074?utm_source=BMR%20Youtube&utm_campaign=Calm%20music%20lessons%20need%20a%20minute
    Rhythm color by note: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ocean-Rhythm-Color-by-Note-Print-Go-Worksheets-BUNDLE-8045858?utm_source=BMR%20Youtube&utm_campaign=Calm%20music%20lessons%20need%20a%20minute
    Treble clef color by note: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ocean-Treble-Clef-Staff-Color-by-Note-for-Elementary-Music-Class-8045870?utm_source=BMR%20Youtube&utm_campaign=Calm%20music%20lessons%20need%20a%20minute

    0:00 timestamps
    1:00 Why you might need these
    3:21 Centers
    6:33 Play alongs
    9:10 Projects
    14:06 Worksheets or coloring sheets



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    17 mins
  • 10 Favorite Folk Songs for Teaching QUARTER REST in Elementary Music
    Feb 21 2026

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    Quarter rest bundle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Folk-Songs-Singing-Game-Lessons-for-Quarter-Rest-BUNDLE-13356484?utm_source=BMR%20Email&utm_campaign=Quarter%20rest%20songs%20video

    Bow Wow Wow: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Bow-Wow-Wow-Kindergarten-and-1st-grade-folk-song-for-quarter-rest-5337068?utm_source=BMR%20Email&utm_campaign=Quarter%20rest%20songs%20video
    Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l8XaBeq6bIU

    Ickle Ockle: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Ickle-Ockle-Singing-Game-Slides-Presentation-for-Quarter-Rest-or-Do-4433641?utm_source=BMR%20Email&utm_campaign=Quarter%20rest%20songs%20video
    Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoY-LnTxdr8&pp=0gcJCaIKAYcqIYzv

    Quein es esa gente: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Quien-es-esa-gente-Mexican-folk-song-singing-game-for-sol-mi-or-rest-7334996?utm_source=BMR%20Email&utm_campaign=Quarter%20rest%20songs%20video
    Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhcdyb2rTwc

    Frog in the Meadow https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Frog-in-the-Meadow-Singing-Game-Lesson-Pack-BUNDLE-for-sol-mi-rest-9866388?utm_source=BMR%20Email&utm_campaign=Quarter%20rest%20songs%20video
    Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J61imVbWlW8

    Beethoven Symphony 7 Movement 2 https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Beethovens-7-Digital-Music-Lesson-with-Movement-Instruments-for-Quarter-Rest-6993364?utm_source=BMR%20Email&utm_campaign=Quarter%20rest%20songs%20video
    Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBtpeC3HHsk&t=185s

    Lemonade https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Lemonade-Lesson-Pack-BUNDLE-to-Present-La-in-Elementary-Music-Class-7200789?utm_source=BMR%20Email&utm_campaign=Quarter%20rest%20songs%20video

    Agua de limones https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Agua-de-Limones-LESSON-PACK-BUNDLE-Hispanic-singing-game-for-sol-mi-la-6869581?utm_source=BMR%20Email&utm_campaign=Quarter%20rest%20songs%20video
    Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md1tox1UHpU

    Vamos a la Mar https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/VAMOS-A-LA-MAR-Lesson-Pack-BUNDLE-for-Hispanic-Heritage-Month-7254013?utm_source=BMR%20Email&utm_campaign=Quarter%20rest%20songs%20video
    Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sc7H4RdjTPQ

    Little Silver Moon https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Little-Silver-Moon-LESSON-PACK-BUNDLE-Chinese-folk-song-for-rest-6004490?utm_source=BMR%20Email&utm_campaign=Quarter%20rest%20songs%20video
    Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qq56lsf7rco

    Acke Backa https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Acka-Backa-Folk-song-and-game-for-quarter-rest-or-la-5255514?utm_source=BMR%20Email&utm_campaign=Quarter%20rest%20songs%20video

    0:00 timestamps
    2:00 Bow Wow Wow
    4:11 Ickle Ockle
    5:50 Quein es esa gente
    8:07 Frog in the Meadow
    9:50 Beethoven Symphony 7 Movement 2
    12:00 Lemonade
    13:55 Agua de limones
    15:38 Vamos a la Mar
    17:05 Little Silver Moon
    18:42 Acke Backa




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    21 mins
  • How to Group Students for Music Centers
    Jan 27 2026

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    0:50 Tips for grouping
    3:25 How to group them
    6:28 Independent centers



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  • Scope & Sequence in the Music Room (AKA What do I teach and when?!)
    Jan 24 2026

    Scope + sequence template: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Elementary-Music-Scope-Sequence-EDITABLE-Template-Pack-Song-List-15232401?utm_source=BMR%20Youtube&utm_campaign=Scope%20and%20Sequence%20video

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    //IN THIS VIDEO

    Scope and sequence template + songs! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Elementary-Music-Scope-Sequence-EDITABLE-Template-Pack-Song-List-15232401?utm_source=BMR%20Youtube&utm_campaign=Scope%20and%20Sequence%20video
    What to teach in music: https://beccasmusicroom.com/teach-elementary-music/
    Scope and sequence sample: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aIkBSVy8ZihlBuKwbyL2rZ_4ggvIhLra/view?usp=sharing
    Holy Names University: https://kodalycollection.org/pdf/Sequence_of_Concepts.pdf



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    19 mins