by Melissa Stouffer | Jul 30, 2024 | All, Back to School
Once August hits, it’s a different game for teachers. Some of our Southern friends are already back, and if you are in the North like me, it starts becoming a reality. I thought I’d give a big run down of some of the best things to get prepped and get for Back to...
by Melissa Stouffer | Jul 23, 2024 | All, Back to School, The Sustainable Music Teacher
Maybe you aren’t motivated for back to school (who can blame you?) but you have teacher guilt about not being productive. Here are some non-school things you need to do before back to school. Clear out your email inboxes. You know why. Decide if you want to meal...
by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 8, 2023 | All, Back to School, Organization, The Sustainable Music Teacher
As the school year gets ready to kick off, we start thinking about all the prep work we have to do. Obviously a lot of us think of decor but there are a lot of other things (more important things!) that go into a well run classroom. Here’s a big list of...
by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 1, 2023 | All, Back to School
Once August hits, it’s a different game for teachers. Some of our Southern friends are already back, and if you are in the North like me, it starts becoming a reality. I thought I’d give a big run down of some of the best things to get prepped and get for Back...
by Melissa Stouffer | Jul 25, 2023 | All, Back to School, The Music Classroom, The Sustainable Music Teacher
I’ve talked before about how non-stop work is not good for us. (I know, pot, kettle…), but I think there are some steps we can take to really set up our school year so that we don’t over stress, double book, or burn ourselves out. As you are taking...
by Melissa Stouffer | May 30, 2023 | All, Back to School, End of the Year
At the end of the school year, we’re tired, overworked, and ready for break, so why am I telling you about stuff to do? Hear me out. These are some things that you can do to help yourself start next year right and save yourself time in the end. Some of these you...
