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Here is an overview of Flipgrid.

First of all, thanks for checking out the Pleasant Valley #BlairFinchProject website! You are awesome. Here's what you need to do to claim your prize. 1. Tell the presenters how professional they look today. 2. Stand up and turn around in circles a few times. (Don't worry if you interrupt an

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Here is the #BlairFinchProject website full of STEAM resources and ideas.

John Spencer is awesome. Check him out! He has beautiful, simple videos on a variety of topics. He also has a wonderful podcast, Creative Classroom and a blog. Mindsets: Fixed Versus Growth

This blog is my (Kathryn's) educational journey. This is where I blog about what I am reading and what I am reflecting at the time.

Hiding Phil Amazon Link Hiding Phil Lesson Plan PDF Objective: I can sing the interval s-m. I can use my singing voice. I can sing a solo. Materials: “Hiding Phil” by Eric Barclay ISBN 780545 604567, iPad, VGA Adapter, projector, speakers, QR reader (

Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus Amazon Link Objective: Students will be able to sing a short improvised melody using at least two pitches (sm). Materials: 6-12 iPads, free sock puppets app (or current recording app), speakers and a cable to your iPad, VGA adaptor to connect the iPad to a proje

Watch my pet hedgehog take a selfie by completing an electrical circuit! Hedgehog Selfie with a Makey Makey

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This book is a packed with fun stories children love with many opportunities to play a variety of classroom instruments to go along with the stories.

Theresa Ducassoux is a friend from Virginia and has a great blog that she regularly posts to. It's worth a read. Here's a blog post on what books she's been reading.

We used Keynote to present this material. You can any presentation tool that works for you. Please see attached PDF for links to the recommended performances, edpuzzle quiz links, and the overall process of the game.

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Fostering Creativity and Innovation in the Elementary Classroom (Amazon Link)

George Couros is the author of the book, Innovator's Mindset. He is a well known keynote speaker in the education world. He offers free massive online courses two times a year called, #IMMOOC (Innovator's Mindset Open Online Course). The course is free and asks participants to engage in a weekly

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Red Sings from Treetop Link Red Sings Lesson Plan PDF Treetops Card Template Objective: Compose a simple melody on the recorder using more than one note. Create a soundscape of the seasons. Materials: Red Sings from Treetops, recorders, color cards Process: 1. Review whatever notes the kids k

The End (Almost) Link Donut Game Cards Lesson Plan PDF Objective: Students will be able to sing the interval so-do. Students will be able to sing and play a cadence ending on do. Instruction Level: when kids are ready for “do” and understanding cadence. Materials: “The End (Almost)” by Jim Benton

In second grade, we studied the themes of Peter and the Wolf and how the musical choices matched and enhanced the characters in the story. After reading the story, matching the themes with the characters, we took it a step further. We used shadow puppets as a way to extend our learning and practice

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Katie Martin spoke at the keynote at #ISTE2018 in Chicago. She has so many wonderful "what if's" to wonder and explore for the educational school system. Her new book is here. Her blog is here. Teachers Create what they Experience | Katie Martin | TEDxElCajonSalon