Why is this a crazy song? Because it's going to sound crazy! The primary purpose of this activity is to review notes. The teacher or parent selects about five notes that the child is learning or needs extra practice with. Once you've identified the notes for the child, give him 3 minutes to … [Read more...]
Sticky Starfish
This is a really fun piano game that teaches note reading. You can adapt this game to play with a single child or a group. It's fun either way! This version is made especially for kids who are just starting to learn bass clef notes, and if there's interest I can release other versions. Read … [Read more...]
Create a Giant Staff for Piano Games
Games are the very best way to teach kids certain piano concepts. You can create a giant staff to use when teaching kids to read music. Create your giant staff on the reverse side of a Twister mat. I used painter's tape to make the lines. Your board doesn't have to be perfect and can be made … [Read more...]
Slapjack: Free Music Game for Young Children
Little kids need extra reinforcement with right hand/left hand and with associating each hand with a clef. This version of Slapjack is played similarly to the original, but with twist that makes it even more fun- each clef must be slapped by the correct hand. How to Play Slapjack The adult … [Read more...]