Tried and Tested Classroom Lesson Plans Wednesday, January 27, 2021
recommended by Jen Sper and Lora Moore, School Choral & Classroom Music Specialists
Can We Do It Again? by Erik Whitehill
Music can be understood. Music is a way to express yourself. Music learning is enjoyable. These three statements form the core of Erik Whitehill’s teaching and are at the heart of this resource designed to inspire joyful musical exploration and engagement. Ideas for incorporating movement, listening, composing, playing, and more abound in classroom-tested warm-ups, big ideas, and closure and line activities that also offer ample opportunities for assessment. Adaptable to elementary children of all ages and ability levels, these activities are sure to have your students begging “Can We Do It Again?” Recommended for grades K-5.
Kaleidoscope by Denese Odegaard
Alfred Music proudly teams up with the National Association for Music Education on this impressive manual of model lessons by master music teachers from around the country. Each of the 28 creative plans is aligned to the national standards and designed for success. Includes step-by-step procedures, reproducible templates, related manipulatives, assessment tools, an array of traditional songs, and more! Royalties donated to NAfME. Recommended for grades K-7, this valuable resource is also available in a digital format.
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About the Authors:
Jen Sper has been with Stanton’s since 2006. A former middle school and high school choral director, she holds a Bachelor of Music Education degree from Baldwin Wallace College Conservatory of Music. An active choral singer and accompanist throughout the Central Ohio area, she also enjoys good food, running (to counteract the good food…) and the Muppets.
Lora Moore joined the Stanton’s choral staff in July 2018. A former middle school and high school director of 32 years, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Choral Music from Capital University and a Master’s of Arts in Choral Music from The Ohio State University. Currently she is a church choir director, operates a private voice/piano studio and is active as a clinician and accompanist. During the off hours, Lora enjoys scouting out new day trips in Ohio to balance what her budget allows for her frequent trips to New York City to visit family and take in a Broadway show or two!