by Jennifer | Oct 27, 2017 | basics bundle, october favorites, Uncategorized, Uncategorized
I’m starting a new series on my blog today. One that I hope will inspire you both in and out of the classroom. Each month, I’ll be sharing a list of my favorite things. The list will include a variety, such as fun t-shirt designs, songs that I’ve...
by Jennifer | Oct 25, 2017 | call and response, folk dance, Form, Uncategorized, Uncategorized
It’s been rainy and cold here, which is the perfect time to break out a folk dance that’ll make me forget about the gloomy weather. Today, I’ll be sharing my ideas for teaching call and response form, along with a free resource for movement....
by Jennifer | Oct 18, 2017 | call and response, chasing game, circle games, Form, Halloween, so and mi, Steady Beat, Uncategorized, Uncategorized, Witch
My choice for this week’s blog post is probably no surprise. Witch, Witch is a good option for a Halloween-themed song that isn’t too scary for your little ones. I’m going to share some of my favorite ideas for using this song and all the different...
by Jennifer | Oct 11, 2017 | Form, harmony, Mallets, orff, recorder, singing in round, Uncategorized, Uncategorized
Scotland’s Burning is a great song for rounds, and rounds are a great introduction into harmony and form. It allows students to feel the concept and be immersed in it. Singing in a round is an impressive feat for students in elementary music. One that they,...
by Jennifer | Oct 2, 2017 | Giveaways, self care, Uncategorized, Uncategorized
HABIT TO BREAK This bad habit is one that I rarely hear discussed, though my dentist tells me I’m not alone. You see, I’m a cheek biter. It’s a nervous habit that I share with my sister. It can be compared to fingernail biting, in that it’s an...
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