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Students will:
- Identify and perform simple rhythm patterns in spring-themed songs
- Learn and sing songs about spring and May
- Move rhythmically to music representing spring themes

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Students will:
- Create and perform more complex rhythm patterns using spring themes
- Harmonize spring songs in two or three parts
- Compose simple melodies about spring using given rhythm patterns

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Students take a virtual or real nature walk, identifying and recreating spring sounds (birds chirping, rain falling, wind blowing). Create a rhythm pattern using these sounds.

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Learn the traditional song 'Here Comes May'. Practice rhythm patterns using hand claps and simple percussion instruments.

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It's the Month of May | Calendar Song for Kids | Jack Hartmann

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Using Padlet's collaboration feature, students work in small groups to create and share their own spring-themed rhythm patterns. Each group performs their pattern for the class.

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Students create movements to represent different spring elements (flowers growing, butterflies flying) while following the rhythm of spring-themed classical music.

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Advanced students compose their own spring melodies using a virtual piano keyboard. They can record and share their compositions on the class Padlet wall.

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K-2: Practice simple rhythm patterns using body percussion<br>3-5: Create more complex patterns using classroom instruments

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Monitor student participation and accuracy during group activities. Use a simple checklist to track rhythm pattern recognition and performance.

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Students demonstrate their understanding by performing their spring rhythm patterns individually or in small groups.

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Students identify and create rhythm patterns from written notation (differentiated by grade level).

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Class discussion: What spring sounds did we explore today? How did we turn them into music?

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Students draw their favorite spring rhythm pattern and explain how it represents a spring sound or theme.

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Students record or list spring sounds they hear at home and create a simple rhythm pattern based on these sounds.

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Practice rhythm patterns using free online music games appropriate for grade level.

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Are you looking for some free, online games for your elementary music students? With many schools adopting 1:1 technology post-pandemic, it's easier than ever to use devices such as Chromebooks in the music room.

The challenge is where to find quality, free online resources for students? I'm sharing some of my favorite sites for free elementary music games that support instruction!

Classics for Kids

Classics for Kids offers a variety of games for students such as

Note names

Composition

Rhythm Matching

Music Terms

Instruments of the Orchestra

Composer Map

Musical Instruments

Although the games are easy to play, most require some reading to engage in the activity. I would highly encourage teachers to explore the site with students and demonstrate some of the games before having students visit on their own. This site is best used for grades 2-4.

Carnegie Hall Kids

Carnegie Hall Kids has some wonderful features to it that make it quite different than Classics for Kids. One of my favorites is highlighting composers and performers of color as well as female artists. Here are some of the quizzes and games students can explore:

Old McDonald's Orchestra

Tune Crafter

Music in Outer Space

Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra

Animal or Instrument

Sights and Sounds of the Orchstra

Weird and Wild Instruments

Instrument Shapes

Meet Mahalia Jackson, Rhiannon Giddens, Yo-Yo Ma, Marian Jackson, Pete Seeger, and more!

This is a fabulous resource of games and information. I love sharing the "Meet the Composer/Performer" series in my regular classroom lessons. This site is best used for grades 2-5.

Incredibox

Incredibox is a student favorite in my classroom! It's a great program to teach students about timbre, texture, and composition. The challenge with Incredibox is that the character appear to be in their "birthday suits" until you drag and drop clothing of some sort on them. I tell students that they are wearing bathing suits as if they were at the beach, and that resolves the silly comments for most students. This site is best suited for grades 3-5.

Chrome Music Lab

Many music teachers know about and love Chrome Music Lab. It's one of my favorite sites to share with young and older students because it's user friendly and intuitive. Some of the things students can explore are:

If you are looking for specific ways to use Chrome Music Lab in your lessons, please check out my video, 10 Ways to Chrome Music Lab! I also highly encourage you to check out the Midnight Music website as she has some phenomenal lesson for upper el using Chrome Music Lab. This site can be used for grades K-5.

Dr. Musik

Dr. Musik might be the best hidden gem for music education games on the web! There are so many fun and engaging games for students to explore! Some those games include

Virtual Instruments (e.g. Xylophone, Recorder, Ukulele, and Unpitched-Percussion

Rhythm Writer

Dragon Choir

Beat Bots

Robot Sequencer

Staff Dungeon

Aquarium (notation game)

Rhythm Galaxy

The Forest of Instruments

My students LOVE this site! What I love is that it is super intuitive and requires little reading on the part of the user. Of course, younger students will require some guidance to navigate certain games. This site is recommended for grades K-5.

Do you have a favorite, free site for online games? Share it below!

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Online Games for Elementary Music - SingtoKids

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Looking for free, online games for your elementary music room? Look no further! I've compiled a fabulous list of tried & true resources!

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Create a spring-themed musical instrument using recyclable materials from home. Bring to next class to share and perform.