Back to School: Teaching Kindergarten, Part 2
In my last post, I talked about the importance of teaching procedures, expectations, and routines explicitly during the first weeks of Kindergarten music. The time I invest in this at the start of the year pays dividends with behavior throughout the rest of the...
Back to School: Teaching Kindergarten, Part 1
I just completed my first week of school. I am probably in the minority, but I don't love the start of a new school year. It's A LOT of work. I don't teach much music the first few weeks. I spend most of my time teaching procedures, behaviors, and expectations...
Prepping for your Ukulele Unit
Ukuleles are such a great way to teach concepts like melody, rhythm, harmony, form, and style. They're also a great way to actively engage students in music making. As the new year begins, here are some of the things to think about as you prepare for your ukulele...
The Ukulele: A brief history
The ukulele is most associated with the Hawaiian islands, but do you know its roots can be traced back to another island? The first, small 4-stringed instrument, called the machête, came from the island of Madeira, off of the coast of Portugal. The machête...
Essential Procedures for the Elementary Music Room
It's the beginning of the school year and you're excited to jump right in to teaching all of the fabulous things you planned over the summer, right? Have you ever thought that before you jump right in, teaching procedures and expectations instead of music may be...
First Year Teaching? Tips for Music Teachers
Is this your first year teaching? My journey into teaching was unusual at best. I went to interview to teach private flute lessons in a suburb of Houston, and ended up getting offered an elementary music job teaching PreK, Kindergarten, and First Grade music. I...
Using Camp Fire Songs in Elementary Music
Have you ever thought about using Camp Fire songs in your classroom? Camp Fire songs are a great way to present content and create a sense of community in your room!
Performance Ready? A Music Teacher’s Guide for Concert Preparation
New teacher? Preparing for your first concert? Here’s a music teacher’s guide to concert preparation – with tips and practical advice to keep you organized!
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