In February, the winter blues start to hit. We’re stuck inside more often, and the kids get really a bit more rowdy. We all suffer from the lack of fresh air. 1. Play Parties. I had never heard of them until last weekend at MMC with Jill Trinka, even though...
This song is one of my favorite songs to sing in class with my students. I love using the song with my youngest students to keep a beat. (If I can have them clap while a friend bounces a ball, that is always a favorite!) This it around the time of year I would...
I always love to play “Staff Races” with my students. I draw a big staff on the ground in chalk, or on the board. I have a ‘starting line’, and then students race to the staff. The first person to get their hand or...
Today I’m linking up with Jennifer at The Yellow Brick Road. She had the awesome idea of doing a linky party for books! Definitely hop on over and get some ideas for what to read next!I’m going to share three books with you. I usually...
It is time to host my 1st linky party! I’ve been waiting for a great topic, so I have decided I will host a monthly ‘survival’ party for teachers. 3 or more tips, tricks and lessons that help motivate you for each month. I will...
I have been looking for this for a while so I thought I would share it, and keep it in a place for me to find conveniently for a while. As a woodwind player, I knew the alto saxophone pitches, but not the rest of the instruments. Beginners sometimes have...
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