by Bonnie | May 14, 2013 | Classroom Organization, Moving Schools
Hey everyone! Here is how the end of the school year feels to me!!!! We are all facing the end of year rush and this year because I am changing schools I get to not only inherit someone else’s work when I go to my new school, but I also get to leave behind a...
by Bonnie | May 12, 2013 | Classroom Organization, Music Classroom Resources, Performance Resources
I like to learn new things. I am primarily a singer and as a result, I am generally more comfortable with performances that deal with singing. Using instruments for performance is something I’ve been working up to….. Although my Orff training is limited...
by Bonnie | May 10, 2013 | Music Classroom Resources, Musical Instruments, Professional Development, Reflections and Caveats
Have you ever had those moments in teaching when a comment or action from a student will send your lesson into an entirely new direction? One of those moments when you realize that you almost missed the forest for the trees, but on a whim you followed an impulse and...
by Bonnie | May 7, 2013 | Reflections and Caveats |
Well I am equal parts THRILLED and totally grieved that I am going to be changing schools and school districts at the end of this school year. I have been truly blessed during my time at my current school and the Lord has been faithful to give me a true love for the...
by Bonnie | May 3, 2013 | music teacher encouragement, Reflections and Caveats |
Our choir concert on Tuesday was super sweet. Our day yesterday at the choir festival was really special and today one of the 5th graders who played the djembe for one of our pieces got to audition for a highly coveted place in the 6th grade percussion class for band...
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. ...
