by Melissa Stouffer | Feb 18, 2018 | Kodaly, Recorder
A few years ago, I was feeling SUPER frustrated with my recorder curriculum. I didn’t see the retention I wanted, left hands were everywhere but on top even with reminders, students memorizing and forgetting, and memorizing those songs for belt tests… WHY?... 
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Kodaly, Note Reading, Singing
Recently, I was spotlighted by the Michigan Music Education Association (MMEA) as a featured educator. They asked me to put together some ideas featuring the Kodaly method, so I prepared a list of ways to practice Sol/Mi. This was one of the hardest things for me... 
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Kodaly, Learning Through Play
I think in the last month, I’ve seen more than a few articles discussing the lack of play in a child’s education. Play is a big part of my music classes, even with my oldest students. I incorporate play parties, adaptations of playground games, and... 
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Kodaly
So I’ve been MIA for a few weeks, and I’m sorry! If you follow my Facebook page, you know that my dad died, and immediately after, my dog had surgery. Throw in school starting, and I haven’t seen my bed nearly enough! But finally, things are... 
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Back To School Lesson Plans, Kodaly, Lesson Planning
Hi everyone!Did you hear that TpT has announced a one-day bonus sale on Wednesday, August 19, in which you can buy products from most stores (including mine!!!) for 20% off? Then, you can receive 8% more off by entering the code “MORE15” at checkout. So... 
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Kodaly, Lesson Planning
I’ve taught with a Kodály influence for a couple of years. I think my style was Kodály meets Feierabend meets Stouffer. My student teaching experiences were 5th grade and older. So my first year out of school, when I was thrown into a classroom as a maternity...
