by Melissa Stouffer | Jan 14, 2025 | All, Kodaly
When I first started teaching, I saw Write the Rooms and thought they were simply a filler activity. After a few years, and some enlightenment, here’s why I think using a Write the Room is the right idea in the music class. 1. Practice Makes Perfect When we...
by Melissa Stouffer | Sep 17, 2024 | All, Curriculum/Planning, Kodaly
Sequence for concepts is a really big thing that doesn’t get talked about often. If you are struggling to figure out what’s next, let’s chat about how you develop a sequence. Creating your own only works if you’ve had the time, and opportunity,...
by Melissa Stouffer | Apr 30, 2024 | All, Kodaly
Multicultural A few weeks ago I talked to music ed students at a local university about Kodaly and I was thinking about this. There are a bunch of music “methodologies” and not only that, but many people choose to teach using a mix (which is a good...
by Melissa Stouffer | Nov 28, 2023 | All, Kodaly, Recorder, Singing
Do you want to spend your budget money to upgrade your curriculum? Are you looking to get into the Kodály way of teaching by getting some of the best resources? I’m kind of addicted to finding the best resources out there for my friends and colleagues in a bunch of...
by Melissa Stouffer | Apr 18, 2023 | All, Kodaly, Music Games
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...
by Melissa Stouffer | Feb 14, 2023 | All, Kodaly, Recorder
Breaking down recorder teaching to feel like any other part of Kodaly inspired teaching can totally be done. Using The Kodaly Aspiring Recorder can be one way to get there as it is set up in a way that will really help break down the process using the Kodaly method....
