Category: Teachers Pay Teachers
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Kicking Off the School Year
What to of the first week of music class for a new school year? As the new school year begins, setting the tone in your music class is crucial for a successful year ahead. Engaging students right from the start with a blend of rhythm basics, solfege, fun games, and folk dances can create a…
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Familiar Folk Songs with New Lyrics
Incorporating familiar folk songs and dances into elementary music classes can be a game-changer for elementary music students. This approach not only makes learning more engaging but also helps in cultural education and emotional development. By introducing new lyrics to these familiar tunes, you can literally tailor the content to fit whatever theme you are…
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Summer Break
Woohoo! I mentioned in my last post that my school goes year-round. We end mid-June, get 3 weeks off, then we’re back to it right after the 4th of July holiday. In some ways it’s sad that we don’t get a bigger break but it has its advantages too. Cons The break is short. I’m…
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The Last Dance
Or at least the last day of music. This week is my last music class of the 2023-2024 school year. A lot of teachers talk about how their last day is full of mixed emotions because they are glad the year is done because they are tired but they are also sad because they will…
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The end is near.
The end of the school year that is! Not that we’re counting down the days but this week I have my FINAL class of the school year!! This has been a rough year, I’m not gonna lie. Between a couple difficult classes and a lot of personal changes, struggles, and trials, I have never been…
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Ice Cream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!
Who doesn’t like ice cream?! Especially as the weather gets warmer and summer break is around the corner. It’s like going on vacation without actually going anywhere! Last week’s music class was all about ice cream. And a little pie too. First, we did some matching and sang through some ice cream solfege patterns using…
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Teacher Appreciation Week!
Yep, it’s that time of year! If you are a teacher, know that you are appreciated. It can sometimes feel like a thankless job for sure. But we have to keep the bigger picture in mind. The “why” we do what we do. To mold and influence young minds to be the best version of…
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No MAYhem allowed!
It’s the last full month of school for me. In fact, since I only teach one day a week, I have 6 classes left!! Not that I’m counting down the days or anything. But like many other teachers out there, I am ready for a break. It’s been a rough year for me as I’ve…
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FREE! FREE! FREE!
Everybody loves free stuff! Especially when it’s something that makes your life easier, or is helpful or useful in some way. Well, I’ve got just the perfect free thing for you! A new resource that is absolutely FREE for you and your music class! This resource is perfect for current music teachers looking for more…
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April Showers Bring May Flowers
It’s finally springtime!! And that means spring break and the final quarter of the school year which sounds great! Except that also means the kids get a little crazy, which in turn makes the teachers crazy. So how do you keep your students engaged while still learning and not losing your mind??? I have 3…
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