I’ve talked before about how non-stop work is not good for us. (I know, pot, kettle…), but I think there are some steps we can take to really set up our school year so that we don’t over stress, double book, or burn ourselves out. As you are taking...
When you go to plan, do you hunt and peck for ideas? Are you constantly looking for a song that has that concept, can talk about XYZ, or the like? Let’s talk about Concept Plans. Life changing. What’s in them? Concepts the kids already need to know A song...
Teachers can be pack rats. There, I said it. You know what I mean. We want to save all the things in case we might use them in the future. But do you really need an entire desk stuffed with ALL those things? Nope. Insert comments about how less cluttered classrooms...
You know about the parade. The one kid who legitimately needs to go asks and then it starts the parade of students who need to use the restroom. Or the best friend who wants to go with them. So now there are a bunch of students who are out of your room and missing on...
If you are on the hunt for a new job this summer, or even if you aren’t, taking time to keep your portfolio up to date is a good idea. Let’s talk a little bit about what it is, what should be in it, and how to make it eye catching. What’s in a...
At the end of the school year, we’re tired, overworked, and ready for break, so why am I telling you about stuff to do? Hear me out. These are some things that you can do to help yourself start next year right and save yourself time in the end. Some of these you...
I’m a busy music teacher located near Metro Detroit, MI. I help busy music teachers who want highly engaging materials for student led learning so they can take time for themselves.
