by Kateri Swavely | Apr 23, 2026 | Behavior Management, Classroom Management, Tips and Tricks for Music Teachers
We’ve all been there. You’re in the middle of a beautiful Orff arrangement or a fun folk dance, and then you hear it—that sharp, quiet snicker from the back row. Or maybe you catch “the look” being passed between two students while a brave soul is trying...
by Kateri Swavely | Apr 8, 2026 | Behavior Management, Student Engagement, Tips and Tricks for Music Teachers
So, here’s the deal: Fifth graders are hard. The hormones are starting, they’re suddenly “too cool for school,” and they are just… a lot. If you’re pushing towards the end of the year, you know exactly what I mean. They go from being those adorable little...
