Burn out is a terrible thing that I think a lot of teachers face at one point or another. Add in a situation where you teach several grade levels (Read: ALL the students in the school), have your skills put on display in the form of performances, and sometimes get the...
The Elementary Music Concert. You know it’s one of the biggest moments in your class (whether you like it or not), and definitely something your students will remember. Especially if their adults took 100+ pictures to mark the occasion. But planning a concert...
If you follow me online, it’s no secret that this year’s OAKE conference was something I was looking forward to, and really needed. One of the last things I did in 2020 was go to OAKE in Portland. I was burnt out, overwhelmed, and really needed some time...
This is not easy. It’s unfortunately more common with teachers out, and a sub shortage. So what can you do if you are facing 50-60 or MORE students all at once? Here are some ideas that will hopefully give you some help. 1. Crowd Control First things first, the...
A Sub Tub is a crucial thing to have put together. Subs are a hot commodity, and good preparation for a sub means that if you get someone, preparing well for them can be an incentive for them to come back to your room again. I think Sub Tubs work better than a binder...
This week on my Podcast, I’ve welcomed my first ever guest, Beth Duhon. Here are my big three take aways from our interview. I was so excited to sit down with Beth to talk about self care. If you are a regular here on my blog or on my podcast, you know that it...
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.
