Things You Can Do Now to be a Better Teacher in One Week
Coming back in January is sometimes refreshing, sometimes, not. I always get the post-holiday "what just happened" daze from all the things. So what do you do to make sure you are covering all your bases and still being effective? Here's some things that will help you be a better teacher in one week! 1.…...
Eight Things You Need to Do This Break
Happy almost break! As we wind down (or run full steam ahead), I wanted to stop and wish you all a Happy Holiday. Thanks so much for being an amazing supporter, reading the posts I put out, and supporting my small business for the last nine (!!!) years. This will be my last post of…...
Holiday Activities for Music Class
Face it, December activities in a school can throw a wrench in our plans. Even well planned teachers can be stuck with "what do I do nows", "I don't want to start a new concept", or "half the class is missing because there was a party" problems. Whatever reason you need something to get you…...
Two Frosty Songs for Winter
I know that while we are in full holiday mode right now, some teachers can't use holiday songs in their classrooms. Whether you need things for winter come January, or you want to embrace the season without a holiday, here are two frosty songs for winter! Little Jacky Jack Frost Folk Song Analysis4/4: ta, ti-ti,…...
6 Must-Have Resources For Kodály Teachers
Do you want to spend your budget money to upgrade your curriculum? Are you looking to get into the Kodály way of teaching by getting some of the best resources? I’m kind of addicted to finding the best resources out there for my friends and colleagues in a bunch of different music-teacher areas, but Kodály-inspired is one…...
Opera Resources for Elementary Music
OPERAAAAA Ok, I totally sang that. Opera can have a bad rap. Boring, for old people, for stodgy people, or just not cool. But opera can be downright awesome! Introducing your students to opera can take out some of the myths, and show them that opera can be exciting for everyone! Here's a collection of…...
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