by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 4, 2025 | Back To School, Classroom Decor, Classroom Management, Kodaly, Lesson Planning, Teacher Tips
Once August hits, we all know it’s coming. Some of our Southern friends are already back, and if you are in the North like me, it starts becoming a reality even though school supplies have been in stores since before some of us were actually OUT for summer. So...
by Melissa Stouffer | May 27, 2025 | Learning Through Play, Lesson Planning
Some of us get to teach summer music classes and camps which is such a fun way to get to dive into a little bit of extra. But what do you teach? Conceptual learning is difficult because you will have to come back to it since not all students have summer classes. Often...
by Melissa Stouffer | Feb 18, 2025 | Lesson Planning
March is Music In Our Schools Month in addition to that college tournament that basketball fans love. Truth be told, I’m not big on basketball but a good tournament always gets me excited. What better way to celebrate music than join in on the bracket fun? Pick a...
by Melissa Stouffer | Feb 4, 2025 | Folk Songs, Kodaly, Lesson Planning
Hey all! This week I’ve asked my friend Larena to talk about something she’s awesome at: teaching songs in different languages. I hope you get as much out of this post as I did! Hi, my name is Larena Code Boyle; I teach elementary music in Chicago, IL. I’m...
by Melissa Stouffer | Jan 28, 2025 | Lesson Planning
As the BIG football game of the year comes up, everyone has football fever. Whether you watch for the game, or the commercials, or you watch for the music or just enjoy some snacks, people do get into the Super Bowl. Even though my Lions aren’t playing, I think...
by Melissa Stouffer | Jan 14, 2025 | Interactive Learning, Kodaly, Lesson Planning, Note Reading
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...
