by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Kodaly, Note Reading, Singing
Recently, I was spotlighted by the Michigan Music Education Association (MMEA) as a featured educator. They asked me to put together some ideas featuring the Kodaly method, so I prepared a list of ways to practice Sol/Mi. This was one of the hardest things for me...
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Band, Choir, Singing, Teacher Tips
This week I tried something new with my band kids: A few of my coworkers definitely gave me some strange looks when I told them what we were doing this week. “How do you do that??!” I saw this great article from BandDirectorsTalkShop.com about the...
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Interactive Learning, Singing
Today I’ve linked up with Lindsay’s Kodaly Inspired Classroom to tell you about my wishlist! I’m so excited to tell you about the Teachers Pay Teachers site wide sale that will happen tomorrow November 30th (Cyber Monday) and Tuesday December...
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Learning Through Play, Lesson Planning, Singing, Tech Tips
First, let me say if you haven’t used YouTube for things besides watching videos of cats, and old television clips, you are sorely missing out! (Although I do love bloopers…!) YouTube has become a place for educational sharing. For me, this is one of...
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Kodaly, Learning Through Play, Singing
My store, and a LOT of other stores will be 20% off. On top of that, you can get an extra 10% for a total of 28% off your purchase if you use the code HEROES when you check out! Don’t forget your TpT Credits! Review your previous purchases and you get credits...
by Melissa Stouffer | Mar 15, 2017 | All, Choir, Singing
I have an all school elementary/middle school choir grades 1-8 at one of my schools. The kids sing in church pretty often, and perform a number of other times throughout the year. They’ve been singing really nicely lately, their tone has really improved, and...
