by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 29, 2023 | General Music, Kodaly, Manipulatives, Teacher Tips
Teaching without a budget is ROUGH. STUFF. And I’ve been there several times. If you are looking to supplement your classroom on a tight budget (aka – yours or a very small amount that is provided to you), you can do it for just under $30! Bingo Chips...
by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 22, 2023 | Back To School, Teacher Tips
Who doesn’t love to save time? Especially future you? Here are five great time saving hacks that will make your life easier and a little less repetitive, run a little smoother, and save you time in the long run! Color Coordinate For all your materials, folders,...
by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 15, 2023 | Back To School, Classroom Decor, General Music, Teacher Tips
So much of our thoughts around back to school center around setting up our classroom. We look at it all year round and it feels like a place we live. Of course we want it to look nice! As you set up your room this year, here are a few things to consider before you...
by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 8, 2023 | Back To School, Teacher Tips
As the school year gets ready to kick off, we start thinking about all the prep work we have to do. Obviously a lot of us think of decor but there are a lot of other things (more important things!) that go into a well run classroom. Here’s a big list of...
by Melissa Stouffer | Aug 1, 2023 | Back To School, Classroom Decor, General Music, Literature, Teacher Tips
Once August hits, it’s a different game for teachers. Some of our Southern friends are already back, and if you are in the North like me, it starts becoming a reality. I thought I’d give a big run down of some of the best things to get prepped and get for Back...
by Melissa Stouffer | Jul 25, 2023 | Back To School, Lesson Planning, Teacher Tips
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...
