Elementary Music Lesson Plan Template (How to Structure Elementary Music Lessons)

What's the best way to structure an elementary music lesson?

Let's look at one option that optimizes for (1) pacing (2) physical movement & student focus (3) interconnected musical concepts.

00:19 - Lesson layout
00:46 - Opening
1:07 - High Concentration
02:35 - Change of Pace
04:05 - Secondary Concentration
06:07 - Closing
06:51 - How Long Do These Segments Take?
09:09 - "Bookend" Grades
12:01 - Why This Template?
16:21 - Other Lesson Plan Options
17:45 - Closing

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