Get ready to step outside of the classroom and dive into a world of musical adventure. Whether you're looking to review note values with Four Square, get your students bouncing to the beat with Bouncy Ball Note Values, or sneaking around playing Hide and Seek, this podcast is the perfect resource for elementary music teachers who want to get their students moving, grooving, and learning about music in a fun and exciting way! Join us as we explore the best outdoor games to help your students learn about music, rhythm, and note values. So grab your sunscreen, get ready to play, and let's make some music!

1. Tell students all the rules BEFORE you go outside. (outdoor noise, big space, too many distractions.
2. Set some ground rules:
3. Set the space (where are they allowed to go and where are they NOT allowed to go)
4. Have a transition cue for:
5. Play mini games before you take them outside.
6. Take a whistle - it’s super noisy outside and they WILL NOT hear you   
7. Tell students to bring a water bottle, and be sure to leave time for a quick 2 minute break.
8. BONUS:  Pro tip - call the front office and let them know you’re going outside or take a walkie-talkie so they aren’t looking for you.

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Check out these other great Outdoor Activities from some fabulous music educators:

• Marie-Chantele Toupin was kind enough to share 9 FREE outdoor activities with you.  Be sure to follow her when you go to collect your freebie.  She's brand new to TPT and will be happy to connect with you.
• My good friend Daria Marmaluk-Hajioannou has shared 2 fabulous outdoor activities that you can check out.
• Turn Plastic into Music where you and your kiddos can do a plastics scavenger hunt and turn what you find into musical instruments.
• Reduce, Reuse, Recycle is another great adventure where you and your kiddos can search for items to transform into musical instruments.

Flashcards for outdoor play from Becca Davis of Becca's Music Room.