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How to End the Year in the Kodaly Classroom
If you’re like me, you’ve spent the whole year structuring your teaching so that your students are maximizing their fun and learning potential. But as the year draws to a close, the energy dips and our eyes start to turn toward glorious summer. You start to wonder...
Five Great Songs for Upper Elementary
Upper elementary students can be some of the toughest audiences. They’re too cool for you, don’t like sticking out, and are definitely NOT singing at an audible volume for you (*cue intense side-eye*). Maybe you’re like me and abide by the rule that...
The Elementary Music Teacher’s Guide to Surviving December
Brace yourselves… Every teacher knows that December is one long stretch of craziness before a long break. Classroom teachers are trying to finish units before breaks, cram in parties, events, concerts, and whatever else under the sun they possibly can before...
Using Instruments with Preschool and Kindergarten
Using instruments with preschool and kindergarten music class is one of the most exciting things for kids, but looking for stuff to do with your youngest kids can be difficult because those instruments are expensive. You need to instruct them on how to hold, use, and...
Going Forward by Looking Back: Incorporating Play into the Music Room
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...