by Melissa Stouffer | Jan 10, 2023 | AAPI, All, Holidays, Music History, Musical Cultures, Season: Winter
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...
by Melissa Stouffer | Nov 29, 2022 | All, Holidays, Season: Winter
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...
by Melissa Stouffer | Feb 15, 2022 | All, Holidays, Season: Winter, Special Topics
Next week is Tuesday “TWOsday” February 22, 2022 – 2/22/22. You know I love a good pun, so if you are wanting to celebrate the fun day in your class here are some easy ideas. Partner Fun DuetsPartner songsFolk dances with a partnerAny game that has...
by Melissa Stouffer | Dec 7, 2021 | All, Holidays, Season: Winter, Tech
This time of year we are always looking for extra performance ideas. I’ve talked about a “play along” for The Nutcracker March that would work well so I thought I’d create one to help you teach it! Let’s talk details: Age Range I’ve...
by Melissa Stouffer | Dec 1, 2020 | All, Holidays, Season: Winter
We’re almost there. December in the music class is always crazy, and this year it’s even more insane. I don’t want you to drown, so I thought back on experience teaching and asked around to come up with these 5 ways to make it through December in...
by Melissa Stouffer | Dec 11, 2018 | All, Holidays, Season: Winter, Tough Situations
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, events, concerts, and whatever else under the sun they possibly can before...
