by Melissa Stouffer | Dec 16, 2025 | All, Holidays, Season: Winter
The last few weeks before the holiday break is a whirlwind of activities, sugar, and overstimulation. Not only do the students feel this, but as teachers, we’re probably overbooked, have a REALLY long list, and lesson planning is always hard knowing...
by Melissa Stouffer | Dec 2, 2025 | All, Music Teacher Life, Season: Winter, The Sustainable Music Teacher
The closer it gets to holiday breaks, a lot of teachers lean into a little holiday fun, relaxing, extra crafts, movies, and parties, (don’t come for me, I know learning is still going on!!!), music teachers are often rushing to get MORE done because concerts....
by Melissa Stouffer | Jan 5, 2025 | All, General Music Lessons, Season: Winter
Back to school in January feels like a reset. And it is! Everyone has been off schedule, staying up too late, eating off schedule, and chances are, being a bit lazy (in a good way!) How do you get back into the swing of things without feeling like you’ve been...
by Melissa Stouffer | Dec 12, 2023 | All, Holidays, Season: Winter
Face it, December activities in a school can throw a wrench in our plans. Even well planned teachers can be stuck with “what do I do nows”, “I don’t want to start a new concept”, or “half the class is missing because there was a...
by Melissa Stouffer | Dec 5, 2023 | All, Folk Songs, Grades: 3-5, Grades: PreK-2, Rhythm, Season: Winter, Solfege
I know that while we are in full holiday mode right now, some teachers can’t use holiday songs in their classrooms. Whether you need things for winter come January, or you want to embrace the season without a holiday, here are two frosty songs for winter! Little...
by Melissa Stouffer | Feb 7, 2023 | All, Holidays, Season: Winter
No matter how you feel about the holiday, there’s no denying students love another reason for a bit of fun, sugary snacks and a little down time from normal activities. I thought I’d give a quick roundup of some Valentines Day Songs and Activities for...
