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Turning Snickers Into Songs: Building a Kind Music Room

Turning Snickers Into Songs: Building a Kind Music Room

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...

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