by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 16, 2022 | All, Back to School, Classroom Management
In any classroom, relationships are key. In the music classroom, having a sense of community is essential to creative endeavors, trust, and performance. Students need to know they have a voice, feel supported, and don’t fear being made fun of for creative work....
by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 9, 2022 | All, Back to School
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...
by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 2, 2022 | All, Back to School
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....
by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 17, 2021 | All, Back to School, Music Games
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...
by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 2, 2021 | All, Back to School, Literature
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...
by Melissa Stouffer | Jul 20, 2021 | All, Back to School, New Teachers
Congrats! You got your first job and you are PUMPED. Bring on the Target dollar spot!! Or not. Seriously, first things first. I spent thousands of dollars putting together materials for my classroom. Let’s stop normalizing teachers spending their own money on...
