Small easels and display binders offer numerous benefits in an elementary music classroom, making them an essential tool for young learners. Their compact size is well-suited for children, allowing students to easily reach and adjust them without assistance. This promotes independence and boosts confidence as students learn to manage their own materials. Additionally, small stands take up less space, helping teachers maintain a clutter-free and flexible classroom environment, which is especially valuable when space is limited.
By keeping sheet music or method books at eye level, small easels encourage students to maintain good alignment, reducing strain and making it easier to follow along during practice.
These easels also support proper posture and playing technique, particularly for students learning instruments like the recorder, xylophones, and ukuleles. When students sit or stand correctly, they are more likely to develop healthy habits that benefit their musical progress and overall physical well-being.
Students can use these small easels in various engaging ways during class. They can hold sheet music during group performances or individual practice, freeing students' hands to focus on playing. I can also incorporate them into learning centers or small group activities, where each stand serves as a station with different musical challenges or exercises. Some classes even use the easels for rhythm reading cards, lyric sheets, or visual aids during lessons, turning a simple tool into a versatile classroom asset.
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Cardinal Easel Ring Binder, Horizontal, 1-Inch, 11-Inch x 8-1/2-Inch, Black (09260V3)
• Amazon Business
$14.75
15
$221.25
6'' x 4'' Acrylic Book Display Stand Clear Easel with Ledge Tablet Holder for Displaying Books, Pictures, Notebooks, CDs, Artworks, etc (Large) (10)
• Amazon Business
$22.99
3
$68.97
Materials cost
$290.22
Vendor shipping charges
FREE
Sales tax
$0.00
3rd party payment processing fee
$4.35
Fulfillment labor & materials
$30.00
Total project cost
$324.57
Suggested donation to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
$57.28
Total project goal
$381.85
How we calculate what's needed
Total project goal
$381.85
1 Donor
-$381.85
Donations toward project cost
-$324.57
Donations to help DonorsChoose reach more classrooms
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