by Bonnie | Jan 2, 2023 | Classroom Management, Classroom Management and Discipline, Classroom Organization, Music Classroom Set up, music teacher encouragement, Next Year, Professional Development, Reflections and Caveats, seating charts, teacher corner, Tips and Tricks
Happy New Year! One of my favorite things about being a teacher is that I get two chances at each “New Year”. I get to start the new academic year each August and I get to start a new calendar year on January 1. Today I am going to share a few habits that...
by Bonnie | Jul 24, 2018 | Classroom Organization, Professional Collaboration, Professional Development, Reflections and Caveats, Teaching Music 101, Tips and Tricks
Music teachers typically fall into two categories; those with school money and those without. You might not yet know what your situation will be, BUT if your school has some money set aside for your use, GREAT! You can read more about what questions to ask about your...
by Bonnie | Jul 23, 2018 | Education Through Music, music teacher encouragement, Professional Collaboration, Professional Development, Professional Videos, Reflections and Caveats, teacher corner, Teaching Music 101, Tips and Tricks
If you are looking for a post about how to decorate your classroom or how to write a lesson plan or plan a performance, this is not that post. As a first year music teacher you may be facing hours of professional development with other first year teachers, most of...
by Bonnie | Jan 3, 2016 | Classroom Management and Discipline, Classroom Organization, Music Classroom Set up, Tips and Tricks
One challenge common among music teachers is the challenge of setting up classroom routines and procedures when you don’t see students very often. Additionally, any given music class can have a variety of different teaching scenarios, like movement activities,...
by Bonnie | Aug 18, 2014 | Classroom Organization, Tips and Tricks
As I was setting up my classroom I was looking for a place to store my MASIVE BIG BOOKS! I found a good place for them that kept them accessible, out of the way and easy to move, BUT, the pages are not strong enough to stay upright and I don’t want to damage...
by Bonnie | Jun 25, 2013 | Classroom Organization, Music Classroom Resources, Online Resources for the Music Class, Professional Development, Reflections and Caveats, Technology, Technology, Tips and Tricks, What to record |
Sometimes a simple recording can make your life easier. Sometimes a simple recording can make your lesson run smoother. Sometimes a recording can help you keep your voice healthy so that you can teach another day. I find that taking the time to record the following...
