Tina Arenas
Seed Songs, Stories, & Fingerplays for Pre-K and Kindergarten
Are you looking for some new seed songs to try out with your pre-k and kindergarten students? If so, you're in luck! In this post, I...
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Tina Arenas
- Apr 8
- 4 min
Locomotor Movement Songs for Early Childhood Music
If you're a music teacher, you know that movement is an important part of learning music. But did you know that locomotor movement –...
Tina Arenas
- Mar 23
- 2 min
Calming Strategies for Pre-K and Kindergarten Music Class
As music teachers, we spend a lot of time engaging our students in active music making. Our classes include singing, dancing, playing...
Tina Arenas
- Jan 14
- 4 min
Active Movement Songs for Early Childhood
As music teachers, we often think about the importance of movement in our students' lives. We know that getting them up and moving is an...
Tina Arenas
- Dec 10, 2021
- 2 min
Winter Music Parade
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to spice up your music lessons the last days before winter break? Let’s have a winter music...
Tina Arenas
- Nov 30, 2021
- 2 min
Leaf Songs for Early Childhood
Have you ever used fallen leaves to inspire music experiences with your students? It's a great way to get them moving and engaging in...
Tina Arenas
- Nov 8, 2021
- 2 min
Tree Movement Activities for Early Childhood
Need a seed to spark your imagination for lesson planning? In this blog, I share some simple ideas for movement exploration through...
Tina Arenas
- Oct 19, 2021
- 2 min
Halloween-Themed Ideas for Kindergarten Music
Looking to add some spooky fun with your youngest learners? In this blog post, I highlight some simple ways to explore musical concepts...
Tina Arenas
- Sep 30, 2021
- 1 min
Stop & Go by Ella Jenkins
Movement Exploration Ideas for Early Childhood Need some ideas for movement exploration while practicing self-regulation and active...
Tina Arenas
- Sep 23, 2021
- 2 min
All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman
Social and Emotional Learning in Music As music educators, we know that when children feel physically, socially, and emotionally secure,...
Tina Arenas
- Sep 17, 2021
- 2 min
Pop Up for Play!
Welcome! I'm so glad you're here. Hi! My name is Tina. I'm a mama, wife, friend, musician, and music educator. I'm also the founder and...