by Bonnie | Jul 15, 2013 | music teacher encouragement, Reflections and Caveats |
So It’s a Sunday night in the summer, I’ve been blessed by a wonderful Sunday at church and I’m thinking about how nice it is to not have to get ready for a school Monday….. Which leads me to think about all the little things I do to ensure...
by Bonnie | Jul 13, 2013 | Teaching Music 101 |
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...
by Bonnie | Jul 12, 2013 | Yummy Award |
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...
by Bonnie | Jul 11, 2013 | Professional Book Shelf, Professional Development |
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...
by Bonnie | Jul 10, 2013 | Ballroom Dancing, Music Listening |
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...
by Bonnie | Jul 9, 2013 | Book Lists, Music Classroom Library |
It’s time to get back to my first love at Melodysoup and Melodysoup LOVES books!These book lists are intended as a resource as you seek to stock your music classroom library. Share the link to a list you like with your librarian or principal. Or print one out...