Play Name Games for Music Class Back to School Fun
Whether you teach 200 or 1,200 students, it’s a challenge to learn all of those kiddos’ names. And it depends on what kind of learner you are too! For me,…
Creative Movement Giveaway
I’m teaming up with Bear Paw Creek and we’re doing a blog giveaway! Over $500.00 worth of creative movement and music class resources. Check out the Creative Movement Stretchy Band…
Get to Know You Music Class Game Song Freebie
One of the best ways to kick off your back to school lessons is to play games. I love watching the looks on my students' faces when I tell them,…
Free and Easy Back to School Activity
I know the last thing you’re thinking about is transition activities because you’re worried about planning for seven grade levels. I get it! That’s why I’ve put together a free…
How to Conquer Back to School TEACHER FEAR
I don't know about you, but I feel my stomach start to knot up and a bit of anxiousness creep in during the last few weeks of July. I call…
Back to School Activities, Songs, Games and Chants
Ugh! or Yay! It's back to school and I've got some easy games and songs you can play with your students during those first few weeks. You'll want to stock…
My Favorite Back to School Activities
Music class back to school activities are something I like to change almost every year. I don't change everything-but I do like to use new games and activities with my…
“Music Class First Day Activities”
Over the last few years I’ve dreaded that first week of school. Why? Because I get really bored repeating the same materials over five days in a row. Class after…
Why MUSIC is Important in Child Development
By now you know that I LOVE music- I love teaching music, learning about music and composing music. I love teaching music because it is so important in child development.…
SummerTime Planning Part 3
It's finally here! Summertime- and it's vacation time for thousands of teachers. Many teachers have well laid out plans and then others have loose plans because schedules and travel dates…