Teaching Music 101 – Classroom management for new music teachers – 10 things to try!
This post is intended for anyone who is a new teacher, but especially music teachers because I am a music teacher, so all of my advice comes from that perspective. Let me first tell you that although I have opinions I am no expert. Like all educators, teaching is...
Melodysoup YUMMY Award July 2013 – Chicky Chicky Chook Chook by Cathy MacLennan *LESSON IDEAS*
It feels like I haven't given a YUMMY AWARD! in AGES! And the truth it that it has been six months, so I am well over due! This one was especially fun to write because the minute I put my hands on this book I had lots of lesson ideas. I'm always looking for...
The Music Teacher Bookshelf – Teaching With Love and Logic
Teaching With Love and Logic by Jim Fay and David Funk I read a whole lot, and most of what I read is for fun. I'd much rather go to lectures and seminars and take notes than actually read a professional book, but SOMETIMES the professional book is so indispensable...
Melodysoup Video Wednesday! – Mad Hot Ballroom
Today I'm going to take a little trip down memory lane as I share with you the PERFECT movie for a music teacher on summer vacation! One year my district provided the opportunity for several of our music teachers to attend a conference in Dallas organized by MENC that...