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Using Body Percussion Games for Elementary Music- Rhythm as a Bridge for Literacy and Wellness

by Jeanette Mihalchik | Sep 2, 2026 | Adding Literacy to the Music Classroom, Student Engagement

We’ve all been there: a classroom of students who are “bouncing off the walls and struggling to focus. In those moments, it’s easy to feel like the “Sunday Scaries” have leaked into your Monday morning. That’s why body percussion games are an...
Music Lesson Plans Aren’t Working? Stop Pushing Through!

Music Lesson Plans Aren’t Working? Stop Pushing Through!

by Jeanette Mihalchik | Aug 26, 2026 | Student Engagement

The Power of the Pivot When Music Lesson Plans Aren’t Working You spent hours building a beautiful lesson plan—an intricate Orff arrangement, a high-energy movement game, and a step-by-step setup. But less than five minutes in, it turns into a complete dumpster...
Children’s Books for the Music Classroom That Make Concert Etiquette Stick

Children’s Books for the Music Classroom That Make Concert Etiquette Stick

by Jeanette Mihalchik | Aug 19, 2026 | Adding Literacy to the Music Classroom, Classroom Management

Incorporating children’s books for the music classroom isn’t just a fun storytime moment—it’s one of the absolute best ways to teach routines, introduce instruments, and front-load expectations without constantly lecturing your students! Every fall, classroom...
I Let My Students Vote to Quit the Ukulele Unit: What to Do When Your Elementary Music Lesson Plan Fails

I Let My Students Vote to Quit the Ukulele Unit: What to Do When Your Elementary Music Lesson Plan Fails

by Jeanette Mihalchik | Aug 12, 2026 | Uncategorized

Your class hasn’t even sat down yet, and already you can feel it. This one’s gonna be a battle! They’re either completely wired from recess or exhausted from a long math test. You try pushing forward with your carefully crafted lesson, but it feels like driving...
Real Music Teacher Resilience 

Real Music Teacher Resilience 

by Jeanette Mihalchik | Aug 5, 2026 | Motivation for Music Teachers, Tips and Tricks for Music Teachers

Tuning Out School Toxicity and Protecting Your Peace with Dana Goodier Have you ever found yourself sitting in your car after a long school day, staring at the steering wheel, and wondering how on earth you’re going to do it all over again tomorrow? That’s why I...
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