“You scored 98%. That’s excellent!” It was more than excellent–the student was barely 5 years old and this was a second grade theory test.
Kids have proven to me time and again that they are capable of doing so much more than we realize. They just need to be taught with an approach that capitalizes on their fun-loving nature. My youngest students really stretched my creativity as a teacher and now all of my students are learning at an accelerated rate and having a blast. Your students can too! Click on a link below for fun and innovative resources that will forever change the way you teach music theory.
Popular Resources for Teaching Music Theory to Kids
Spot the Note is a favorite activity for teaching note names. Kids write the letter names in the colorful circles or you can play a fun game by asking students to place a treat on the note you call out. Each time students answer correctly, they get to eat their treat! Click here to print Spot the Note and tons of other fun worksheets for kids.
Kiddos LOVE this pirate treasure hunt that helps them review music symbols. Each student receives a “map” and then races to match each symbol to it’s name. A guaranteed winner with kids and an excellent tool to help students master music symbols. Click here to print Pirate Treasure Hunt and more fun music games.
Cupcakes and Melodies is one of the top ear training activities on my site, and teachers love how it makes kids so excited about improving their ear. This activity preps students for melodic dictation. Students listen to the notes teacher plays and then circle the example that matches. You can print this activity and more by clicking here.
Top resources for teaching Music Theory, Ear Training and Getting Kids to Practice the Piano
Music Theory WorksheetsHuge collection with over 50 free printable theory worksheets. All are fun and designed especially for kids. Teachers write in to tell me that their students love these so much that they are actually asking for more worksheets!
Music Theory GamesSave a few minutes during your lesson each week to get your students off the bench and having fun while reinforcing the concepts you’re teaching. You’ll also want to consider holding at least periodic group lessons and these games are the perfect way to teach theory while helping your students have a blast making friends with their fellow piano players.
http://88pianokeys.me/favorite-blogs/the-perfect-paper-free-gift-for-mothers-day/ Tutorial from Leila Viss on how students can complete worksheets on the ipad.
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