February Survival Guide
In February, the winter blues start to hit. We're stuck inside more often, and the kids get really a bit more rowdy. We all suffer from the lack of fresh air. 1. Play Parties. I had never heard of them until last weekend at MMC with Jill Trinka, even though I've done several of the…...
Bounce High Bounce Low – A Game to Practice Steady Beat
This song is one of my favorite songs to sing in class with my students. I love using the song with my youngest students to keep a beat. (If I can have them…...
Reading the Notes Pin Round Up
I always love to play "Staff Races" with my students. I draw a big staff on the ground in chalk, or on the board. I have a 'starting line', and then students…...
What Are You Reading?
Today I'm linking up with Jennifer at The Yellow Brick Road. She had the awesome idea of doing a linky party for books! Definitely hop on over and get some ideas for what…...
Teacher Survival – January Edition
It is time to host my 1st linky party! I've been waiting for a great topic, so I have decided I will host a monthly 'survival' party for teachers. 3 or more tips,…...
Woodwind Instrument Embouchure
I have been looking for this for a while so I thought I would share it, and keep it in a place for me to find conveniently for a while. As a woodwind…...

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