by Melissa Stouffer | Dec 11, 2018 | General Music, Learning Through Play, Lesson Planning, Uncategorized
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, and events, and concerts and whatever else under the sun you possibly can... 
by Melissa Stouffer | Sep 30, 2018 | Composition, Early Childhood & Kindergarten, General Music, Learning Through Play
Using instruments in 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. And you need to instruct them on how to hold, use, treat properly because... 
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, General Music, Kodaly, 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 the... 
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...
