2016 New Year’s Resolutions!
Happy New Year!I have to make a confession. I'm terrible about resolutions. My resolutions are much like my diets. I start with the best of intentions, then I see that bag of chips in the pantry. Game over! I think I'll start again next week,...
Nutcracker Mania!
Do you use the Nutcracker as a listening activity in your classroom? I’m sharing some of my favorite activities for the elementary music room!
Leader in Me Music Room
Do you teach in a Leader in Me school? Learn how to incorporate the Seven Habits into your music program.
Centers in the Music Room: Fourth Grade
Love using Music Centers in the Music Room? Need some fresh ideas for your centers? I’m sharing some of my favorite ideas for fourth grade!
Back the The Future…
I am old... Old enough to remember watching Back to the Future in a movie theater as a child! A group of amazing friends and I were chatting and realized we ALL had a mutual love for all things Back to the Future! Did you know that Marty did his...
Fall Freebie: Little Ghosty
I've got a fall freebie for you! Halloween is just a few weeks away. If you're like me, I am always looking for a fresh song or chant to use in my classroom. The same old chants and songs can get stale from time to time. Little Ghosty is a favorite in my...
Children’s Literature: Halloween Style
I cannot tell a lie. I love Fall. And Halloween. Not so much for the trick or treating, but because there is so much rich literature and song material that helps teach musical concepts! I know not everyone can use Halloween songs and stories in their...
Beginning to End: Kindergarten
This summer, I wrote a blog post called "The Curious Case of the Quiet Kindergarten" which received a lot of interest and feedback. In the post, I wrote that I don't allow my Kindergarten students to sing for the first six weeks of school. Instead of singing,...
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