Jan 19, 2019 | 5 Favorite Things, Elementary Music, Technology |
When I started teaching in the mid 90s (eek, did I just age myself?), a dry erase board and multi disc CD player were considered cutting...
Jan 14, 2019 | Black History Month, Elementary Music |
African American History Month is observed each February to celebrate the history and contributions of African Americans. Over time,...
Jan 2, 2019 | Elementary Music, Thematic Learning |
I first learned about thematic learning while working with some amazing, old school preschool teachers in Texas. (Preschool teachers are...
Dec 31, 2018 | Elementary Music, Funding, Music Props, Teaching |
Anytime I begin teaching at a new school, the first thing I do is take inventory of the music room. What instruments, movement props,...
Dec 3, 2018 | Children's Books, Classroom Activities, Winter Activities |
December brings many wonderful challenges for the elementary music teacher. With the diversity of our students, doing holiday-based...
Oct 21, 2018 | Back to School, Recorder, Uncategorized |
Learning how to play the recorder is a rite of passage for just about every elementary student. Playing recorder provides our students...
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