3 Ways to Begin Music Class
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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…