Orff Instrument Rules & Setups Posters Elementary Music Classroom Decor

Tired of reminding students how to hold a mallet or begging them not to drag your bass xylophone across the floor like a suitcase? These Orff Instrument Posters are your new best friend. The Simply Checkered Orff Rules & Setups set was made for elementary music teachers who want to keep expectations clear and instrument storage organized—without having to say it 87 times a day.

With clear visuals and kid-friendly reminders, this printable poster set includes Orff instrument rules, proper setups for your barred instruments, and colorful displays that coordinate perfectly with the rest of your music classroom decor.

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You’ll get posters, slides, labels, calendar kits, banners, and more—all designed with elementary music teachers in mind.

Setups Included:

• Diatonic
• C Pentatonic
• D Pentatonic
• F Pentatonic
• G Pentatonic

Rules Included:

• Remove the bars with two hands
• Place bars in front of the instrument, not inside
• Treat instruments with respect
• Play in the center of the bar
• Bounce the mallets gently
• Return your mallets when finished
• Carry the instruments with care
• Alternate mallets using both hands
• Hold the mallets with proper technique
• Mallets stay in rest position before songs
• Mallets stay in ready position during songs
• Walk around the instruments, not over them
• Play as a group
• Return the instruments to their proper place when finished
  

Why Teachers Love This Resource:

• Saves your voice by turning routines into visual reminders
  
• Helps students independently follow correct Orff instrument set ups
  
• Provides consistent, developmentally appropriate Orff instrument rules
  
• Adds a purposeful pop of color to your bulletin boards, instrument walls, or teaching area
  
• Coordinates seamlessly with other Simply Checkered music classroom decor

These Orff instrument posters give your students the tools they need to treat your instruments with respect, follow expectations, and set up their barred instruments correctly every single time. Whether you’re prepping for a new year or just trying to bring some structure to your current chaos, this resource will help your classroom run smoother—with less talking from you.

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