Recorder Archives | Mrs. Stouffer's Music Room

How to End the Year in the Kodaly Classroom

by Melissa Stouffer | May 14, 2019 | General Music, Kodaly, Learning Through Play, Recorder, Uncategorized

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...

No More Belt Tests! Why I Changed My Recorder Curriculum

by Melissa Stouffer | Feb 18, 2018 | Kodaly, Recorder

A few years ago, I was feeling SUPER frustrated with my recorder curriculum. I didn’t see the retention I wanted, left hands were everywhere but on top even with reminders, students memorizing and forgetting, and memorizing those songs for belt tests… WHY?...

1000 Follower Celebration

by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Recorder, Substitutes In The Music Room

Oh my goodness! I’m so excited to share that I reached 1000 followers on TpT today! I think this calls for a celebration to say thank you! Here’s the details on the festivities! Day One: Monday 3/21 A new forever freebie! Snail Snail! Day Two:...

It’s My Birthday!

by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Back To School Lesson Plans, Recorder, Substitutes In The Music Room, Teacher Tips

Graphics from My Clip Art Store, KG Fonts and Erin Bradley Designs. Since it is my birthday, I thought I’d celebrate with my very first giveaway! So I am giving away three items that would be great for any music teacher! I will be giving away a copy of my Pasta...

Rockin Resources Linky Party

by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Lesson Planning, Recorder

I’m so excited for the TpT sale tomorrow! I have SO much in my cart! I wanted to tell you about a few of the items I’m excited for! First, I’m going to tell you about my big release. I wrote an entire recorder method book. I teach band and choir...

Recorder Freebie!

by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Recorder

I needed a records chart for my recorder room, so I thought I would share them with you! Color and black and white options for people who need print-friendly options. I hope you can find them useful! Please leave feedback if you...

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