Mystery Pattern of the Day
If you're like me, there is so much to cover in such little time! I try to maximize and utilize every second of my instructional time with my students. I always felt like we were wasting time as students transitioned into the...
Spring Songs & Activities
It's spring! It was sunny and warm today! I opened windows. I worked in my garden. I played with my son outside. I haven't done that since last October!Spring is my favorite time of year because everything feels new and shiny and exciting. And yet I have 7 weeks...
Recorder Karate
Music teachers, if you're like me - you have to teach recorders at some point in your curriculum. It takes a lot of time and patience, but it can be a wonderful learning experience for students. As many of us, I use Music K-8's Recorder Karate framework for music...
Winter Songs & Activities
I love the winter months! I am a native Michigander and have learned to embrace the snow and cold because I have no choice! One of the things I love to do is take the magic of the seasons and use them in my teaching. Young children love imaginative play, so what...
Tis better to give than receive…
"And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus." - Philippians 4:19I am really great at giving. Whenever I have a friend in need my first thought is "how can I help?" I am not so good at receiving. The thought of asking...
Adopting Baby Two
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." -Jeremiah 29:11 This is one of my favorite passages of the Bible! It speaks to my biggest faith challenge - my need to control -...
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