So what's a QR code anyway? In a nutshell, a QR code is a machine-readable code that is linked to a URL (or to other information). When read by a QR scanner, the device is then sent to the stored URL. QR scanners can be downloaded for free from an app store.
Now let's talk about how you can use QR codes in your classroom, specifically how to use them to bring music into your room.
Download my free list of Transition Songs to get started. While teaching, have your QR scanner ready and when it's time to transition to a new activity, scan the QR code of your song of choice and you will be directed to a YouTube page of the song. Then play it for your students - it's as easy as that! It saves you the time you would use to search for the song yourself or to put in a CD and locate the song.
Musical QR codes can be used in countless ways in the classroom but here are a few ideas:
during circle time (Months of the Year),
for a break during instruction for a quick wiggle song (Shake Your Sillies Out),
as background holiday music (The Monster Mash),
transitions (Clean Up, Clean Up),
Classical music for working (Four Seasons),
to enhance your lessons (The Shape Song).
If you think musical QR codes can enhance YOUR classroom, visit my Teachers Pay Teachers Store and take at look at my QR code compilations!
Happy scanning!
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