The new year is the perfect time to rethink and revamp your music classroom… think planning part 2. Your students have just had an extended break, and so have you. What better time to change things up a bit?
Admit it… it’s the second week in December, and you are NOT OK! Since you probably don’t even have a few minutes to read this post, let’s make it quick and easy.
During this very busy season for music teachers, you may find it difficult to reflect and be grateful. You’re probably just trying to get through the next few weeks and into your winter break.
I was frustrated and overwhelmed. I was teaching movement (ie. fighting with them to learn it) to a group of 4th graders who are already too cool for school, and they were not having it.
Fun makes everything easier to learn, and, if we’re being honest, easier to teach. If your students are having fun, so will you. Here are 3 strategies to help you make music class ridiculously fun!
Adding the engaging activities with a little silly added is the best way to get your students listening and learning during this time of the year. That’s why today, I’m going to share 5 of my favorite November activities with you.
I’ve discovered the magic method for controlling behavior with even your hard-to-control kiddos. And today I’m going to share it with you… 5 ways to deal with the fall behavior crazies!
Kateri Swavely joins us on the blog today with a lesson plan for the spooky season (built around Bach’s Toccata and Fugue) that I think you’ll love!
The ukuleles have arrived. They are unpacked and waiting for the next step. The question is, what is the next step? Where do you start?
Ever since Grace VanderWaal hit the stage in 2016 on America’s Got Talent, ukulele has been all the rage with elementary school students. Almost 2 million ukuleles were sold in the United States in 2021!