Passing games are some of the most engaging student activities. Everyone is involved, the games are FUN, and then of course there is the opportunity in some games to either guess who has the object, or to get a classmate out. But passing games aren't just an "explain and go" sort of activity. There are…...

Between MMC and CMEA, the past 2 weekends have been a whirlwind of education, planning committee duties, time with friends, and learning. I thought I'd sum up my three big takeaways from the last two weekends. 1. David Frego is delightful and Dalcroze is underrated. Seriously. I saw David present at the Fall General Music…...

I'm a huge lover jazz and jazz adjacent genres. That's the best way I know to put it. Swing music was my THING in middle school and when the little big band revival happened in the 90s because of that Gap commercial I was in heaven. And if you are wondering, yes, little Melissa with…...

There are always cute adaptations for games out there but at the heart of them, are pattern cards. These simple cards are 4 or 8 beat rhythm or melodic patterns. There are so many ways these cards can be used in the music classroom and they are truly one of the best tools you can…...

Happy New Year! Semester breaks are a great place to reset things that went awry during a previous part of the year. January is all about resets so let's look at a few things that you can quickly review at the new semester. Grading/Rubrics I know I've said it before but music teachers are the…...

It’s back! This Friday, December 26, 2025, starts my 12 Days of Music!! I’m featuring 12 daily deals on some of my best sellers and most wish-listed items.  Day 1 This Visual Schedule for Music Class. A visual schedule is important for ALL students not just students with autism, PDD-NOS, or ADHD. With 112 cards…...