by Jennifer | Jan 31, 2018 | free printables, listening lessons, no prep, squilt, Sub Plans, Uncategorized, Uncategorized
The season of sickness is here. All around me I’m hearing stories about the flu, ear infections, and stomach bugs. Being sick is bad enough, but is made worse with the thought of having to write out sub plans. In a perfect world, we’d have sub tubs full of...
by Jennifer | Jan 17, 2018 | free printables, freebie, pitch, Uncategorized, Uncategorized, vocal exploration
Vocal exploration is a standard activity in elementary music classrooms. It helps students find their singing voices and learn how to better control it. The research citing its benefits is extensive. However, let’s imagine you’re a first-year teacher who...
by Jennifer | Nov 22, 2017 | free printables, let there be peace, thanksgiving, Uncategorized, Uncategorized, wall art
It’s Thanksgiving week for those of us in the states. Like most people, I’ll be eating way more than I should and feeling grateful for friends, family, and and home-made desserts. All of this is to say that I won’t be publishing my usual fare this...
by Jennifer | Jul 5, 2017 | free printables, Uncategorized, Uncategorized
I took a break from blogging this week to spend time with family and friends. However, I didn’t want to leave you empty-handed. So please enjoy this free printable from me to you. Also, there’s an amazing event happening in the MusicEd Blogs Community that...
by Jennifer | Nov 23, 2016 | free printables, Uncategorized, Uncategorized
I know I’m a day early, but happy Thanksgiving to all of my friends in the states! Many of you are probably already in the process of getting ready for the upcoming festivities. Perhaps you’re wondering if a twenty pound turkey will feed your whole family....
by Jennifer | Oct 9, 2014 | Composition, free printables, freebie, Music Education, Uncategorized, Uncategorized, vocal exploration
One of the easiest and most successful composition lessons I taught was based on vocal explorations. While not a precise method of composition, it’s no doubt the best one in my opinion for helping students of all ages compose successfully. I began the lesson by...
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