classroom management

3 Ways to Begin Music Class

Post published:06/22/2020
Post category:BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES classroom management ELEMENTARY MUSIC EDUCATION RESOURCES KODALY MUSIC LESSONS MUSIC CLASS CURRICULUM TEACHING TIPS

How to begin music class? There’s lot’s of fun and interactive ways to get students into “music land” as soon as possible. I’m sharing 3 ways you can use to…

Classroom Management Procedures in Music Class

Post published:08/15/2019
Post category:classroom management TEACHING TIPS Uncategorized

Just today a teacher brought her Kindergarten class for music to my door greeting me with the rolling of her eyes; "They're a handful today," she whispered as the kids…

Back to School Activities, Songs, Games and Chants

Post published:07/10/2018
Post category:BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES BEAN BAG ACTIVITIES classroom management GAMES AND ACTIVITIES TEACHING TIPS

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…

Three Music Class End of Year Activities

Post published:05/14/2018
Post category:BEAN BAG ACTIVITIES classroom management Creative Movement END OF YEAR ACTIVITIES FREEBIES GAMES AND 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…

January Back to School Teaching Tips

Post published:12/24/2017
Post category:BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES classroom management FREEBIES MINDFUL TEACHING MUSIC CLASS ACTIVITIES MUSIC EDUCATION TEACHING TIPS

I don't know about you, but I dread returning Monday morning after the holiday break. Over the year's I've accumulated some teacher tips that I think are essential for a…

How to Manage Monsters in Your Classroom

Post published:10/27/2017
Post category:classroom management HALLOWEEN MUSIC CLASS HALLOWEEN MUSIC LESSONS

Classroom management in the music classroom can be a challenge during holidays. When I say "monsters," I don't mean real monsters. I mean how to manage the students when there's…

Quick and Easy Music Class Transitions

Post published:08/14/2017
Post category:BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES classroom management TEACHING TIPS

Looking for a some fun ways to create flow from welcome, to lesson to activity, to closing in your music classroom? Creating a classroom environment of respect and accountability requires…

Top Five Music Class Essentials for Back to School

Post published:08/08/2017
Post category:BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES classroom management GAMES AND ACTIVITIES MUSIC CLASS ACTIVITIES

I feel like I could write a whole book on helping music teachers get ready to go back to school, (and yes, I'm going to-). because there's just so much…

5 Tips for an AMAZING Back to School Music Class

Post published:07/24/2017
Post category:BACK TO SCHOOL ACTIVITIES classroom management GAMES AND ACTIVITIES MUSIC CLASS ESSENTIALS MUSIC GAMES MUSIC ROOM DECOR TEACHING TIPS

For me, the "Back to School" phrase sends shudders up my spine and creates a bit of anxiety. So here are 5 tips for an amazing back to school music…

Why Not Teach Students to Be Calm?

Post published:03/27/2017
Post category:BRAIN BREAKS classroom management Uncategorized

From the minute my students walk in to my classroom to the minute they leave, I take them through a sequence of activities and routines that work seamlessly together to…