There has been so much negative about teachers and teaching the last few years. I thought it would be nice to take the last official back to school kick off day to hear some amazing things about teaching music instead. From you. I asked my email list for the things...
The first few weeks of school always seem a little out of sorts. Getting back into the routine can be hard for some students. And teachers. The first few weeks are always more than getting right to learning so here is what to include in Back to School lessons. 1. Name...
It’s August and that means, it’s time. Thanks to the FB for this one…. (PS – I think I’ve gotten the original creator of this meme linked in the image.) But now, it’s here so Let It Go…Let It GOOOO…wait, wrong movie....
As we get to back to school time and everyone starts thinking about planning out their curriculum for the year, there are lots of questions about different elements to the curriculum. If you don’t know how to set all this up, you end up in what a lot of music...
Learning names can be a challenge for teachers. When you have a couple hundred or more every year the task is even more daunting. Even if you are a veteran at your school, there are always the youngest students and new students in each grade. These are some of the...
Books are a great way to help put kids at ease the first few weeks of school. They can help set the tone, give a message, or help kids feel welcome. Sometimes books are a way to engage kids that might feel apprehensive, or aren’t quite sure yet. Here are 6...
I’m a busy music teacher located near Metro Detroit, MI. I help busy music teachers who want highly engaging materials for student led learning so they can take time for themselves.
