Let’s dive into my “Secret Sauce” for 5th grade music classroom management so you can stop fighting the chaos and start leaning into it!
How to Master 5th Grade Music Classroom Management Without Losing Your Mind
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Winter Storybooks for the Music Classroom
3 Winter Storybooks for Teaching Music Skills Winter is here, and what better way to embrace the season than with cozy, story-filled music lessons? Whether you’re navigating snowy days or just dreaming of them, I’ve got three winter storybooks for the music classroom...
How Music Helps Kids Learn and Grow
Five Ways Music Boosts Learning and Brain Growth in Children In today’s busy world, we’re always searching for activities that promote children’s learning and growth. Music isn’t just for fun; it’s also a powerful tool for brain development. In this post, we’ll look...
Lesson Plans to Help Kids Fall in Love with Music
If you’re looking for lesson plans to help kids fall in love with music, incorporating picture books, instruments, and props can make all the difference. With fun stories, hands-on play, and exciting visuals, students are more engaged and eager to learn. In this post,...
3 Challenges Music Teachers Face & How to Solve Them
Overcoming Challenges as an Elementary Music Teacher Elementary music teachers face unique challenges that can sometimes leave us feeling unsupported and overwhelmed. In this post, we’ll discuss three common issues educators encounter and provide actionable strategies...
Engaging Kids with Classical Music – 3 Ways
How to Engage Kids with Classical Music: 3 Simple Ideas Engaging kids with classical music when it comes to teaching classical music can feel like an uphill battle. But there are so many creative strategies that can turn the tide in ways you may not have considered...
Transition Activities – How to Rock Your First 30 Days
Teaching elementary music can be challenging. You wear many, many hats—from music specialist, to hall monitor, to (sometimes) fill-in substitute. Your day-to-day job is a lot all on its own. That's why structure and planning are so important. A well-thought-out plan...
Harmony in Adversity: Bouncing Back & Thriving After a Challenge in Your Music Classroom
Introduction: As the school year begins, you may find yourself embarking on a journey filled not only with harmony but also with the challenges that come from teaching hundreds of children every week. You’ve decorated, you’ve gotten your schedule, and eager young...
Change Your Mindset, Change Your Day – 3 Tips to Help You Get Through Even the Hardest Days
I was in my classroom and had just gotten my morning cup of coffee. I put it in my favorite mug, a llama mug that one of my favorite students had given me for Christmas, just a few months before. Every time I used this mug, I thought of this kid. He was just special...
Building Classroom Culture: 7 Activities to Begin your School Year on a Positive Note
I know . . . you're probably not ready to talk about it, but the new school year is rushing up fast and furious. The beginning of a new school year can feel a bit overwhelming. You're meeting new students and trying to remember all the things you've done in the past....