by Bonnie | Jan 29, 2013 | Classroom Organization, Music Classroom Resources, Music Literacy, Rhythm, Tips and Tricks
I am so happy that when my students come to my class they expect to sing and dance and play instruments. After all, we are musicians and we make music! Making music is beautiful and making music is FUN! But even musicians have to get out pencil and paper sometimes...
by Bonnie | Jan 22, 2013 | Classroom Organization, Paper Organization, Tips and Tricks |
This is where we keep our “work in progress”. When we are finished, these folders help me keep the papers organized until I can return them. The instructions are right on the folder, so I can get them back in a timely manner. Inside each bin is an...
by Bonnie | Jan 19, 2013 | music teacher encouragement, Reflections and Caveats, Technology, Technology, Tips and Tricks, Vocal Health |
Trying to teach without a voice is annoying and difficult. Trying to teach music without a voice is downright agonizing. After adjusting ALL of my lessons for minimal teacher vocalization this week AND after fighting for each word all week I decided today...
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 | Jan 8, 2013 | Classroom Organization, pencil organization, Tips and Tricks
So after 13.5 years of frustrating pencil management experiences I’ve finally come up with a plan that I have successfully maintained this year AND that is flexible enough for me to adjust according to the needs of my students and the time constraints we...
by Bonnie | Jan 4, 2013 | Book Lists, Music Classroom Library, Music Classroom Library Set-Up, Yummy Award
January 2013 “Over the Rainbow” Author: E.Y. Harburg, Illustrator: Eric Puybaret, Performer: Judy Collins, Composer: Harold Arlen This book is just lovely! The opening verse of the song is one that most haven’t heard before and...
