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…
Patriotic Music Class Freebie
I've always love patriotic stories and music. I have many ancestors who served in the armed forces. That's why I've written several blog posts about teaching Patriotic music and how…
EGG SHAKER ACTIVITIES
When spring comes around you can count on flowers and wiggles blooming! And that makes it the perfect time to get out the Egg shakers! My student get so excited…
Three Music Class End of Year Activities
It's the end of the school year--your feet hurt, you're tired-the room's a mess, but hey! You'll find more than THREE Music Class End of Year Activities in this latest…
10 Ways to Use Balls in the Music Class Room
Hey! You want to connect with your students? You want to have fun while you are teaching? DEFINITELY! Teachers today know that kids love SPORTS! Everything is about sports. I…
8 Ways to Use Scarves in the Classroom
I love scarf activities! I think it's the colors and the movement that reminds me of flying kites in the park with my dad when I was a kid. I…
Five Reasons to Play Bean Bag Games
I'm always on the lookout for interactive activities. And I've figured out that as soon as I say the word "game", I have everyone's attention. Since I'm a music teacher,…