Comments on: How to create primary music lesson plans

By: FunMusicCo

FunMusicCo — Thu, 22 Aug 2024 03:24:29 +0000

In reply to Alison. Thanks so much Alison for letting us know - we are looking at ways of correcting this for you.

By: Alison

Alison — Fri, 26 Jul 2024 07:45:26 +0000

I agree with Andrea, just to add some more ‘weight’ to her comment…
The opening can give the children a fright if I’m not careful

Thank you for your efforts.

By: Ckord

Ckord — Fri, 24 May 2024 06:59:15 +0000

Janice, this blog post is incredibly insightful and a fantastic resource for music educators! The breakdown of essential elements for primary music lesson plans is both practical and encouraging, especially for teachers who often feel overwhelmed by the demands of comprehensive lesson planning. I appreciate how you emphasize the importance of connection and rapport with students as a crucial skill for music teachers, which often gets overlooked in favor of strict curriculum adherence. Your approach to simplifying the planning process by focusing on clear outcomes and engaging activities is a breath of fresh air. It’s also wonderful to see your commitment to making music education accessible and enjoyable for both teachers and students. Thank you for sharing your expertise and making such a positive impact on music education!

Marko
CKORD
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By: FunMusicCo

FunMusicCo — Tue, 12 Mar 2024 04:08:49 +0000

In reply to Andrea Roper.

Hi Andrea – great to hear from you and thankyou for your kind comments! I’ve got great news for you, because we’ve been thinking the same thing about the number of songs in the program. Our curriculum version 2.0 is on the verge of being released in the next few months, and it has DOUBLE the amount of “Sing and play” songs – we are going to 8 per grade. Because you’re an existing member, you’ll be getting this upgrade for free. :) I’m so glad you’re enjoying the program, and thanks so much for your detailed feedback, its much appreciated.

By: Andrea Roper

Andrea Roper — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 06:09:02 +0000

Hi Thanks for this information. I teach Year 1 to 6 at a primary school in Western Australia. I’ve found that I need to divide your lessons into 3, sing and play, composition and then connection always incorporporating a little review from the previous week as well as a little theory game. At the beginning of the year I always plan to do way too much to get covered… I forget the chn need to remember the routines, etc. but we always have fun.
I love the way your programs offer sing and play, compose and connection sections. This year we are also learning ukulele using your program, chn love it.
There are a few suggestions I would like to offer. The songs in different languages are great for a change, but can we have more in English especially for the younger children. Also is there any plans to offer alternative songs for each year…. I’m a bit bored teaching the same ones each year, yes I do add my own choices but they don’t have the great online lessons attached. Maybe, a book 1 and book 1b choice? Then I could alternate. Also I teach splits 3/4 4/5 so I need to choose a book, but if I had a book B I could alternate my teaching so the chn don’t get the same lessons twice.
Also, this is really pedantic sorry! Your volume at the beginning of each section is much louder than when Janice speaks… just something to think about . We turn off the sound now until we see Janice!
Really enjoying using the curriculum. Thanks heaps