Hi friends, This week I am elated to share my guest blogger, P. Eric Bottorff. I saw Eric present on his Special Education students a few years ago at MMC and how he breaks it down is some of the more brilliant as well as nurturing ways I’ve seen...
One of the benchmarks for music education is responding to music. It’s not only important to help expose students to all kinds of music, but also to help them develop language for describing music. But there is definitely more than one way to respond....
A lot of teachers and schools are incorporating Lunar New Year into their yearly plans. Lunar New Year is not a celebration specific to China. As with other cultural celebrations, please buy resources from creators who are actually of Asian descent and celebrate Lunar...
This time of year, a lot of music teachers use the Nutcracker in a variety of ways. To talk about music and dance as story telling, orchestral instruments, and more. Here are three great activities specific to the dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. 1. Play Alongs There...
With American Thanksgiving next week, a lot of us are leaning into turkey themed activities. Books, songs, and more, these turkey activities for music class are sure to bring some fun to the classroom. (Full disclosure: some affiliate links. No pressure!) Albuquerque...
In summer 2021 at The Music Crew’s free virtual conference, I talked about this awesome book which gives listening examples that coincide with a feeling for each letter of the alphabet. The only problem I had with it was the majority of the listening examples...
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