It’s testing season here in the states (most unfortunately). And it’s about as welcome as a fly in ice cream. Thankfully, I have five free downloads that I hope will make your music teaching life a little less stressful. Maybe it will even help you forget...
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...
Here in rural Indiana, we’ve experienced our fair share of cold weather already. Students need even more chances to move and dance when their time outside is limited. There’s only so many snowmen you can build when it’s below zero outside. So,...
The halls here at home have been decked for a few weeks now, and my “Traditional Christmas” radio has been getting a lot of play on Pandora. I love the music this time of year, and I’m trying to savor it as much as possible. As for my blog, my goals...
Before you sweep out the inside of your Orff instruments or polish the bars in preparation for summer, consider keeping them out a little longer for a day of instrument exploration. Here’s how I envision my idea: CENTERS Begin by grouping instruments into...
A few weeks ago, my friend Jane graciously gifted me several beautiful digital watercolor papers. You can check out Jane’s Facebook page here. When I saw the watercolor papers, I knew immediately that I wanted to create a free printable for my readers. I had...
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