Spring Forward
This winter, I found myself smack-dab in the middle of a funk. A funk I could not shake. I've been teaching twenty years and my lessons felt stale. Do you ever find yourself in the same boat? I began researching new songs and materials, tweaking processes and...
Teaching Improvisation in Elementary Music
Holy Hiatus! It was not my intent to be gone this long, but this has been a busy few months! I had the opportunity to attend my own state conference and see the Amidons present an all-day workshop on folk dance and singing. What an amazing experience! Anytime you...
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...
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