Is it just me or are books getting prettier? I do NOT remember having such GORGEOUS pieces of art when I was a kid. Either way, as we get more books, more beautiful books, and more diverse books, we are bound to get some that just WOW you. Here are five beautifully illustrated books that…...

Hey all! This week I've asked my friend Larena to talk about something she's awesome at: teaching songs in different languages. I hope you get as much out of this post as I did! Hi, my name is Larena Code Boyle; I teach elementary music in Chicago, IL. I’m lucky enough to have both my…...

As the BIG football game of the year comes up, everyone has football fever. Whether you watch for the game, or the commercials, or you watch for the music or just enjoy some snacks, people do get into the Super Bowl. Even though my Lions aren't playing, I think it's important to acknowledge something that…...

Since the Michigan Music Conference has been eating my life the last few weeks, I thought I'd give you a quick preview of what I've got coming up at my sessions at the Michigan Music Conference later this week. For those of you not in Michigan, I hope you can grab a few things out…...

When I first started teaching, I saw Write the Rooms and thought they were simply a filler activity. After a few years, and some enlightenment, here's why I think using a Write the Room is the right idea in the music class. 1. Practice Makes Perfect When we learn to write, the alphabet, we practice.…...

Back to school in January feels like a reset. And it is! Everyone has been off schedule, staying up too late, eating off schedule, and chances are, being a bit lazy (in a good way!) How do you get back into the swing of things without feeling like you've been hit with a big jolt?…...