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,…
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…
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…
Are you ready for the back to school craziness? Whether you are or not, you'll find some ideas here as I'm sharing my favorite back to school activities with you…
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…
Hey, I don’t know if you feel like I do. But having that long teacher summer vacation, sometimes it's hard for me to transition back to school. I've had a…
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…
When I first began teaching music, I was a traveling "overload" teacher and I had NO music class essentials. I traveled to four different schools and taught in band rooms,…