by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 4, 2025 | Back To School, Classroom Decor, Classroom Management, Kodaly, Lesson Planning, Teacher Tips
Once August hits, we all know it’s coming. Some of our Southern friends are already back, and if you are in the North like me, it starts becoming a reality even though school supplies have been in stores since before some of us were actually OUT for summer. So...
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 5, 2024 | Classroom Management, Teacher Tips
It happens. First, let me say this. If you are actually sick, please stay home. I know sub plans are a pain, and you only have limited sick days, but no one wants those germs. Sometimes you aren’t really *sick* but you’re recovering or fighting some...
by Melissa Stouffer | Jan 9, 2024 | Back To School, Classroom Management, Teacher Tips
Music is for all. So what can we do to make everyone really feel welcome in our room? Here are some inclusionary practices to start this year. Consider Homework and Practicing Practice logs are a thing. You know what I mean. Before you start taking points off for...
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 14, 2023 | Classroom Management, General Music, Lesson Planning
Before we know it, it will be the thing music teachers dread…testing season. Testing season itself isn’t awful on us except the students seem a little more hyped….unless…you have to be quiet too. While this is super not fun nor the ideal...
by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 16, 2022 | Classroom Management, General Music, Kodaly, Teacher Tips
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 | Feb 22, 2022 | Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Teacher Tips
This is not easy. It’s unfortunately more common with teachers out, and a sub shortage. So what can you do if you are facing 50-60 or MORE students all at once? Here are some ideas that will hopefully give you some help. 1. Crowd Control First things first, the...
