Play Name Games for Music Class Back to School Fun
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,…
Free and Easy Back to School Activity
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…
How to Conquer Back to School TEACHER FEAR
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…
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…
Free Music Class Back to School Song
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…
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's 5 tips for an amazing back to school music class.…
How to Energize a Music Curriculum with Creative Materials
When I first began teaching music, I was a traveling "overload" teacher. I traveled to four different schools and taught in band rooms, classrooms, hallways and other interesting locations, picking…