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, Learning Through Play, Lesson Planning, Singing, Tech Tips
First, let me say if you haven’t used YouTube for things besides watching videos of cats, and old television clips, you are sorely missing out! (Although I do love bloopers…!) YouTube has become a place for educational sharing. For me, this is one of... 
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Kodaly, Learning Through Play, Singing
My store, and a LOT of other stores will be 20% off. On top of that, you can get an extra 10% for a total of 28% off your purchase if you use the code HEROES when you check out! Don’t forget your TpT Credits! Review your previous purchases and you get credits... 
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Learning Through Play, Note Reading
I always love to play “Staff Races” with my students. I draw a big staff on the ground in chalk, or on the board. I have a ‘starting line’, and then students race to the staff. The first person to get their hand or foot on the right line... 
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Learning Through Play, Substitutes In The Music Room
I’m not sure about the rest of you, but I’m starting to feel the tug of a stretched out immune system and fall weather! I hope these are some things you can add to your sub tub!! For your younger students who desperately want to write music, this is a fun...
