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 | Jul 22, 2025 | Back To School, Teacher Tips
I’ve been dreading this post since I decided to write it. But it’s unfortunately a reality that we need to think about. I have a former student who survived a nationally known incident at a local district a few years ago and I think about her and that...
by Melissa Stouffer | May 13, 2025 | Teacher Tips
I always see a lot of posts asking what to teach. What to teach when, for what grade, when you run out of stuff, etc. But I think there are a few things that are REALLY important in a music classroom. These are things you can come back to, include again, and approach...
by Melissa Stouffer | May 6, 2025 | Teacher Tips
We try to be cost conscious but it’s so tempting to buy stuff for your classroom. Here’s a few ways that you can save money for your classroom. Even if you have a decent budget, there are ways to stretch it to put your budget towards what you really need....
by Melissa Stouffer | Apr 8, 2025 | Teacher Tips
This is the time of year that people start considering if they want to take a levels course. But there are so many options! How do you know what to take? Here’s a little run down to help you out: Consider Your Teaching Style Different ‘methods’ have...
by Melissa Stouffer | Dec 17, 2024 | Teacher Self Care, Teacher Tips
It’s almost here. A little reprieve and some much deserved rest! Before you run for that door, here are a few things you should do before leaving school for break that later you will thank yourself for. Clear out your rations We all store snacks and such at...
