What to Teach When in Children's Choir: Older Elementary
A few weeks ago, I shared a “What to Teach When” post for Younger Elementary (read it here, in case you missed it!)
Today, I’m sharing the same type of post for Older Elementary singers.
Here is a general list of musical skills and concepts you can teach to children in 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade. Use this chart as a point of reference in your teaching, an outline of what to teach when, and a guide to what children at different ages may be capable of, developmentally and musically.
Like with Younger Elementary, remember that children are often capable of higher levels of learning and musicianship when surrounded by others who are a bit older and more experienced. If you have younger and older elementary children together in one group, you may be able to introduce things that are a level or two above the youngest members of your choir.
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