by Jeanette Mihalchik | May 16, 2023 | Behavior Management, Motivation for Music Teachers, Music Teacher Activities
Did you know that May is International Drum Month? Yep, that’s the truth. When I think of drumming, I think of beat. In fact, I think of the all-importance of beat. The steady beat is the most important part of the music. I tell...
by Jeanette Mihalchik | May 9, 2023 | Music Teacher Activities, Tips and Tricks for Music Teachers
May Madness is real, and it’s here. Your students are OVER it, and YOU are bone tired. So what’s a worn out music teacher to do? Take it outside! Get ready to step outside the classroom and dive into a world of musical adventure. Whether you’re...
by Jeanette Mihalchik | May 2, 2023 | Adding Literacy to the Music Classroom, Literacy Tip Tuesday, Music Teacher Activities, Tips and Tricks for Music Teachers
Alright, folks, we’re in the home stretch of the school year, and let’s be real, things can get a little wacky in May. With the weather warming up and summer break on the horizon, it’s not uncommon for students to start bouncing off the walls....
by Jeanette Mihalchik | Apr 25, 2023 | Movement tips, Tips and Tricks for Music Teachers, Tips for First Year Music Teachers
9 Ways to Add more Movement to Your Music Classroom This month is Move More Month, and what better opportunity to add more movement into your music classroom. Movement is like magic for your elementary students, because it’s so very good for them. If you...
by Jeanette Mihalchik | Apr 18, 2023 | Tips and Tricks for Music Teachers, Tips for First Year Music Teachers
3 Tips to Help You Navigate We’re pushing towards the end of April, and that means concert season is approaching. What no one but you knows (in your school at least), is that this is one of the most difficult seasons for an elementary music teacher. The...
