This one might not already be in your supply closet, but it's worth finding out if your school music teacher has a set you can borrow.

👀 Boomwhackers are color-coded, pitch-tuned tubes that students play simply by tapping them against a surface (palm, thigh, or hip works well😉). Each color represents a different note, making pitch and melody instantly accessible, no music background required on your end or theirs. They're not a consumable, which means once your school makes the investment, they last. One set, used well, can live in your classroom for years. Start with the basics: introducing pitch, exploring rhythm, and building listening skills. But once students get their hands on them, the possibilities expand quickly. Melody, patterning, call and response, composition... boomwhackers open a door into music that's hard to close! If you can't borrow a set, consider adding them to your class wishlist this back-to-school season. It's the kind of investment that pays off every single time you take them out. 💛 #ArtsNOW #artsintegration #artsintegratedlearning