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What A Wonderful World Richardson Teaching Resources
What A Wonderful World Richardson Teaching Resources
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StickBoom! Vol. II Rhythm Stick and Boomwhacker Songs
StickBoom! Vol. II Rhythm Stick and Boomwhacker Songs
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Every Student Known Song
Every Student Known Song
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Elementary Music
Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in Elementary Music
"Every Student Known" Titans Halftime Performance
"Every Student Known" Titans Halftime Performance
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Every Student Known: The Creation of an Anthem
Every Student Known: The Creation of an Anthem
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Finding Joy in Arts Education Leadership
Finding Joy in Arts Education Leadership
Franklin J. Willis Director of Visual and Performing Arts, Metro Nashville Public Schools, TN - For more than a decade, my greatest joy was standing in front of a classroom of elementary music students, watching their eyes light up as they discovered their own musical gifts.
"I Believe I Belong" Album - Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
"I Believe I Belong" Album - Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
"I Believe I Belong" Album - Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
I Am The Change! Original Melody and Orff Arrangement
I Am The Change! Original Melody and Orff Arrangement
I Am The Change! is a melody and Orff arrangement inspired by Change Sings written by Amanda Gorman. Utilize this simple, yet effective melody to keep students engaged while sharing the courageous story. This will be a song that students will want to perform again and again!Included in this resource...
Music is Everywhere
Music is Everywhere
Get ready to energize your classroom with Music Is Everywhere—an original song with a catchy hook, a full Orff arrangement, and the viral buzz to prove it! Perfect for elementary music teachers looking to spark joy and creativity, this upbeat anthem celebrates the sounds all around us and gets students singing, playing, and moving in no
Rhythm Stick Routine: "Find Your Way Back"
Rhythm Stick Routine: "Find Your Way Back"
Another great rhythm stick routine for the elementary music class! Use the motivational and upbeat song by Beyoncé to get students excited about your music class. This routine is designed to be used with her song, "Find Your Way Back," from her latest album The Lion King: The Gift.Students will enjo...
Party on the Playground Bundle
Party on the Playground Bundle
It's a party on the playground, and you're all invited! After a long day of professional development, a group of Nashville, TN music teachers (Alice, Alicia, Danielle, and Franklin) went outside to make a "Daily Ditty" inspired by Otto Gross. The teachers made their way to the playground and began to explore all of the
StickBOOM! Rhythm Stick and Boomwhacker Songs
StickBOOM! Rhythm Stick and Boomwhacker Songs
Do you have rhythm sticks or Boomwhackers collecting dust? Are you in need of relevant songs to teach and engage your students? In StickBOOM!, Tyler and Franklin combine their love for rhythm sticks and Boomwhackers. With four original songs, students and teachers will be immersed into an inspiring musical experience. Every song comes with
Lesson Ideas for Stil I Rise in the Elementary Music Classroom
Lesson Ideas for Stil I Rise in the Elementary Music Classroom
Lesson Ideas for Still I Rise in the Elementary Music Classroom (Grades 1-5) Lesson 1: Rhythms of Resilience (Grades 3-5) Objective: Students will explore rhythm and spoken word by composing body percussion patterns inspired by Still I Rise. Materials: Printed poem excerpts, whiteboard, markers, ...
F. Willis Music Bundle
F. Willis Music Bundle
Get every Franklin Willis release in this mega-product bundle! This bundle features every release on the F-flat site from Franklin Willis, including the full version of Lift Every Voice and Sing and Party on the Playground. Teaching guides, interactive books, sheet music, and resources are all included. Hover over individual releases to learn more. This product contains digital resources
September Circle Dance
September Circle Dance
Dance for 3rd-8th grades, elementary music class. The first month of school went by in a breeze! I thought it would be really cool to dance our way into September with some Earth, Wind & Fire! I've heard this song for years as a kid, but never seen it used in the music classroom. Earth, Wind, an...
Party on the Playground Bundle
Party on the Playground Bundle
It's a party on the playground, and you're all invited! After a long day of professional development, a group of Nashville, TN music teachers (Alice, Alicia, Danielle, and Franklin) went outside to make a "Daily Ditty" inspired by Otto Gross. The teachers made their way to the playground and began to explore all of the
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More Than A Music Teacher
More Than A Music Teacher
More Than a Music Teacher by Franklin Willis is a children’s book that explores the lives of music teachers inside and outside of the classroom. Mr. Willis is not your typical music teacher, and neither are his four music teacher friends; Mr. Johnson, Dr. Filmore, Ms. Anderson, and Ms. Valdez. He gives readers a glimpse into
Stick With It featuring F. Willis Music | Rhythm Sticks & Boomwhackers
Stick With It featuring F. Willis Music | Rhythm Sticks & Boomwhackers
Music In Our Schools Month Chant and Orff Arrangement
Music In Our Schools Month Chant and Orff Arrangement
F. Willis Music TPT Store
F. Willis Music TPT Store
7 Hip Hop Word Search Worksheets
7 Hip Hop Word Search Worksheets
I Am The Change! Original Melody and Orff Arrangement
I Am The Change! Original Melody and Orff Arrangement
I am Somebody
I am Somebody
Be the Light by Franklin Willis| J.W. Pepper Sheet Music
Be the Light by Franklin Willis| J.W. Pepper Sheet Music
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