long-range plans for active musical experiences
a streamlined musical guide for….
What to teach
When to teach it
What materials to use
What strategies will work
How to map out lessons
The Planning Binder is a subscription library of long-range curricular planning documents.
The purpose of The Planning Binder is to provide training in music curriculum, and concrete examples of a well-designed year, while still leaving space for you to make your own decisions that will serve your students best.
No one knows your school, your student population, your unique needs, and your own musical story better than you. The Planning Binder curriculum is flexible, grounded, and artistic so you’re confident and supported in your lesson planning.
Structured and creative curriculum, with long-range plans for active musical experiences
ENGAGE & EDUCATE
ENGAGE & EDUCATE
Activities that build
so there’s always a next step with long-range plans
ACTIVE & CREATIVE
because you have active and creative learners!
EDITABLE DOCUMENTS
because teaching is never stagnant
Inside the Planning Binder, you’ll find long-range plans like scope and sequences, as well as specific teaching activities in concept plans. Each month you’ll have access to new documents to jump start your planning, as well as steps to apply the plan to your classroom.
All the documents in this planning binder are editable Google Drive files, so you can edit, personalize for your students, and use them from anywhere.
What’s Inside?
Inside the Planning Binder, you’ll find long-range plans like scope and sequences, as well as specific teaching activities in concept plans. Each month you’ll have access to new documents to jump start your planning, as well as steps to apply the plan to your classroom.
All the documents in this planning binder are editable Google Drive files, so you can edit, personalize for your students, and use them from anywhere.
Quick Facts:
Grades:
Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th/5th, and Older Beginners.
New Uploads:
New documents are uploaded the first Sunday of each month.
Upload Schedule
May 2023 - Limited-Time Bonus Course: Refresh Your Repertoire
June 2023 - Concepts and Songs Lists
July 2023 - Curriculum Outlines, Scope and Sequences, “First weeks of school”
August 2023 - May 2024 - Concept Plans and Monthly Plans for K - 5
The materials inside The Planning Binder are cumulative, with the exception of Monthly plans and limited-time bonus resources.
Cost:
$29 a month, or $249 a year
What’s Inside:
Curriculum Outline, Scope and Sequence, Concept and Song Lists, Concept Plans, Monthly Plans, and Bonus Resources
Is The Planning Binder right for me?
Here are some resources to help you decide.
You want something that is….
concept-based
If you’re tired of the hamster wheel of always having to come up with one-off lessons, The Planning Binder is for you.
grounded in long-range plans
If you enjoy organization and planning, you’ll love the big-picture and small-picture approach in The Planning Binder.
centered around active musicking
If you want an active classroom, you and your students will love these materials
FAQ’S
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The materials inside The Planning Binder are cumulative, with the exception of Monthly plans and limited-time bonus resources.
When you sign up, you’ll have access to the Curriculum Outline, Scope and Sequence, Concept and Song Lists, Concept Plans, and Bonus Section materials. Monthly plans roll over each month.
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The Elementary Music Planning Kit is included as a part of The Planning Binder subscription. Current members can find it in the Bonus Section.
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Yes! Here’s a sample letter to use as a template for talking to your administrator.
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Yes! Please use the contact form below to get information about pricing for districts with four or more campuses.
Still have questions?
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