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…
Stretching Learning with Stretchy Bands
Feeling tangled up? Stressed? Overworked? Sick? Hmmm... and still have to get to the classroom? Welcome to the teacher world. No one comes to teach every day with nothing else…
Teaching Tips on How to Survive the Last Few Weeks of School
Today's blog post is all about sharing some teaching tips on how to survive the last few weeks of school. But, it's also about classroom management tips for the entire…
How to Use MOVEMENT AND ACTIVITY SONGS TO KEEP KIDS ENGAGED
Want to use more movement activities in your classroom? Get some ideas on how setting clear expectations, modeling, managing students, getting organized and giving positive feedback will keep kids engaged in this blog post.
Elementary School Wiggles, Worms and Wildness
I don't know about any of you fellow elementary school teachers, but last week all the wiggles, worms and wildness seeped from every into every kid. Just when I thought…