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...
Sitting down to plan for an entire year of general music seems really daunting. If you are a ‘typical’ elementary music teachers, you likely have Kindergarten – 5th grade. So six grade levels and curriculum to know. If you are extended to middle...
bound·ary | \ ˈbau̇n-d(ə-)rē \plural boundaries1. something that indicates or fixes a limit or extent I checked my teacher dictionary and I didn’t see that word. Just kidding, but it’s sort of true, and in the age of...
Do you want to provide more chances for your students to listen to great music? I love doing listening activities with my students, but I know there are a lot of people who don’t have the time to create their own new ones. I get it; we’re all short on...
I’m often asked by new and experienced teachers about what they can do to start the year right. One answer comes to mind that can make or break your year: music class procedures. Never underestimate how critical this is. I don’t trust myself to...
Back to School is stressful no matter what. It’s always great to have a good idea of what things you need to do at the beginning of the year. Here’s my to-do list! 1. Meet the Parents Info It’s easy as a non-classroom teacher to get overlooked, so be...
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.
