31 Fun Music Classroom Games for Building a Positive Climate for Learning

Are you ready to transform your music classroom into a vibrant space where learning meets excitement? Join Julia from Jooya as she shares 31 engaging music classroom games that not only address your day-to-day teaching challenges but also make learning a fantastic experience for your middle school students.
What is in the video:
6 Benefits of Playing Classroom Games
- Active Engagement
- Collaborative Learning
- Increased Motivation
- Positive Learning Environment
- Encouragement of Creativity
- Building Communication Skills
4 Getting to Know Your Games
Building a positive classroom culture starts with getting to know your students. Explore interactive games that help break the ice, create connections, and set the stage for a supportive learning environment.
- Next in Line
- Where the Wind Blows
- Send it Quick
- 1 to 20
5 Whole Class Games to Get Your Students Moving
Incorporating movement is vital, especially for middle schoolers with boundless energy. Discover five whole-class games designed to get your students moving, grooving, and fully engaged.
- Welded Ankle
- Mix, Freeze, Group - Formations
- Rhythm Stick
- Lines or Order
- Mix Freeze Group
4 Balloon Challenge Games
Limited budget? No problem. Explore four affordable and entertaining balloon-themed games that create a lively atmosphere where students can burn off energy.
- Balloon Blow Up Challenge
- Balloon Caterpillar
- Balloon Team Juggle
- Balloon Basketball
5 Small Group Team Building Games
Foster teamwork in small groups. These games help students develop collaborative skills in a less threatening environment, paving the way for successful collaborations in assessments.
- Finding Squares
- Team Find-a-Word
- Team Constructions
- Team Tangrams
- Team Stick Puzzles
4 Music-Inspired Games
Align music resources with curriculum standards using these four music-inspired games that seamlessly integrate education into a fun and engaging format.
- Clap Slap Clap
- Human Piano
- Instrument Chairs
- My Instrument, Your Instrument
Integrating classroom games strategically overcomes common challenges faced by middle school music teachers. These 31 fun classroom games offer a cost-effective, time-efficient, and engaging solution to various obstacles.
Until next time
Happy Teaching
Julia from Jooya