Hi Friends! Happy Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month! I thought this year I would ask one of my Filipino friends to write a post sharing some of her experiences, activities, and more that you can use in your classroom now or any time of year. Allow me to...
The end of the school year can feel like a freight train. Between concerts, cleaning up, trying to finalize all the lesson plans, concepts, and get grades in, we can sometimes feel like we have no control. Here are some tips to help you feel in control as we wind down...
Warmer weather hits and everyone is ready for Spring. 45 degrees is sometimes enough in Michigan for people to be walking around without coats. Guilty. With warmer weather, our brains start thinking about that end that maybe feels like it’s in sight, or at least...
There is nothing like playing a student favorite game at the end of the year. There are so many games that not only support conceptual learning, but also allow our students to get out extra energy, and everyone can enjoy the fresh air too! Here are some awesome...
Teaching the instruments of the Western orchestra is a common lesson in the music classroom and there is no shortage of resources! I thought I’d take a look at some of my favorites, a good sequence for teaching instruments, and some of my favorite games to play...
When the warm weather hits, everyone wants to be outside. Taking music class outside is not just for games, but you can also work on conceptual learning! Here are three ways to use sidewalk chalk for music class. Music Twister Draw a large Twister board or even a few...
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.
