Teaching Vocabulary in Elementary Music
A few years ago, I wrote a three-part series about Standards-Based Scales. You can read Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 here. One thing that is consistent in standards-based scales is that if students do not understand the vocabulary associated with a given...
Call & Response Songs for Elementary Music
I have two goals for my students when they come to my program: 1) all my students feel that they can use their singing voice and 2) all students find connection and joy through music - however that may look. Coming back from Remote instruction, where it was hard to...
Using Laban Efforts in Elementary Music: Activities
Have you ever wished you knew how to guide your students to move to the beat with ease? Or not rush the beat when playing an instrument or folk dancing? What if I told you the answer wasn't more practice at keeping a beat, but exploring Laban Efforts instead? If you...
Using Laban Efforts in Elementary Music
Are you looking to get your students moving in your music classroom? Come explore creative movement with Laban Efforts!
Learning Taxonomies in Music Education
Have you ever wondered how learning taxonomies play a role in music learning? Let’s explore how music educators use them in their classrooms!
An Administrator’s Guide to Observing Music Teachers
Are you a principal observing a music educator? Let me share some helpful tips to connect meaningfully with your music teacher!
Formal Observations as a Music Educator
Are you a music teacher dreading your formal observation? I’m sharing tips to help you feel empowered and prepared for your observation!
Why I’m Not Teaching That Song
Full DisclaimerThis post has been brewing in my mind for a while, but I've struggled to put it together. Talking about racism is never comfortable, but the reality is these are hard conversations that need to be had. And to be brutally honest, the work needs to be...
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