Arts Education
As an elementary music specialist, I love to innovate my practice with the purpose of encouraging students to think of themselves as creatives, to explore their potential as artists, and to see the value and importance of the arts in their lives and communities.
In 2020/2021, I had the privilege of working with consultant Tracy Stener to develop a variety of online teaching resources for elementary teachers. If you’re a teacher with Edmonton Public Schools or have access to their resources, search Music Enrichment for Online Teaching to find lessons and videos for elementary music education.
Please contact me to discuss options for learning online with me. Or feel free to check my Sandy Geddes Arts YouTube channel - you never know what educational gems you may find there!
Online Resources
Looking for that printable or digital resource that will make your teaching life easier. I love creating innovative resources to help my fellow teachers.
Visit my Teacher Pay Teacher store to check out the educational resources I’ve created.
Professional Development Sessions
Finding the sweet spot in teaching is something I am always striving to find. I love to encourage and equip educators. Here are some of the professional development sessions I have offered. If you’re looking for something to offer staff in the areas of the arts and elementary teaching, please contact me as I may just have something new on the go.
NEW! Ready the Writers
Diving deeper into songwriting within the classroom with leveled projects for melody, rhythm, and harmony using singing, recorder, Orff instruments, and ukulele.Thankful and Thoughtful Music
Experience the joy of faith-focused, project-based, integrative lessons/ideas and leave with a smile on your face and a resource or two in hand!Thankful and Thoughtful Art
Experience the joy of faith-focused, project-based, integrative lessons/ideas to inspire artistic expression in your classroom. Leave with a smile on your face and a resource or two in hand!Thankful and Thoughtful Division I
Experience the joy of faith-focused, project-based, integrative lessons/ideas to sparkle in your lower elementary classroom and leave with a smile on your face and a resource or two in hand!Thankful and Thoughtful Division II
Experience the joy of faith-focused, project-based, integrative lessons/ideas to uplift your upper elementary classroom and leave with a smile on your face and a resource or two in hand!Songwriting for the Soul
Celebrate the unique voices of your students by integrating songwriting into your classroom experiences. Individual and group songwriting ideas are presented for melody, rhythm, and harmony using singing, recorder, Orff instruments and ukulele.Music 911
How do you teach music as an enthusiast or learner of music? Use what you already know to teach what you’re not as familiar with. Practical management, planning, unit ideas, and support for educators.