by Bonnie | Jul 16, 2013 | Classroom Organization, Music Classroom Set up |
We always teach our best when our own needs are taken care of so here is a list of things I like to make sure I keep in my room. 1. Water – Whether you purchase a case at SAMS, filter your own from home, or use the gallon in the teacher’s lounge, make sure...
by Bonnie | Apr 26, 2013 | Choir Resources, Classroom Organization, Music Classroom Resources, Music Classroom Set up, Tips and Tricks
My after school choir is made up of volunteers. The folks who have a good attendance record and who attend 80% of rehearsals get to go on our field trips. With that in mind, over the years I’ve spent a TON of time keeping track of choir attendance. ...
by Bonnie | Feb 27, 2013 | Classroom Organization, Music Classroom Resources, Music Classroom Set up, Music Sub Plans
First let me say that on another day when I’m not home sick I’m going to write an entire series on my sub plans, how I organize them and keep them relevant. But for now, let me tell you about my FAVORITE organizational tool for my sub plans. Plastic...
by Bonnie | Jan 15, 2013 | Classroom Organization, Music Classroom Set up, Tips and Tricks
My grandmother was a teacher. She taught music. She taught art. She taught reading. She taught math, science and social studies. AND she taught me. I was in elementary school when she was invited to attend a professional development for art teachers using crayola...
by Bonnie | Jun 25, 2012 | Classroom Organization, donorschoose.org, Music Classroom Resources, Music Classroom Set up, Recorders
Purchasing recorders – I sell recorders every year. At my old school, where I taught for 10 years, everyone purchased their own recorder…. Each year the school would provide a recorder for maybe 5-6 students who didn’t have the means to purchase...
by Bonnie | May 29, 2012 | Bulletin Boards, Classroom Organization, Music Classroom Set up, teacher corner |
I found these pictures the other day and realized that they were from the beginning of this year. I enjoyed looking at how my room started at the beginning of the year. I can look back now and make notes about what worked well and what I ended up changing mid year....
