by Bonnie | Dec 3, 2012 | singing with children, Singing with children, Winter Sing Along
I gotta tell ya’ll that I LOVE our annual “all-school sing along”. I came upon the idea of a holiday sing along completely by accident as it was already a tradition at the school where I first started teaching. I’m now preparing for my 14th...
by Bonnie | Nov 27, 2012 | after-school program, Music Classroom Resources, Performance Resources
I’ve not had the time to blog as much as usual because our biggest student performance of the year was on the Monday and Tuesday before Thanksgiving, so I’m just now recovering. I’m also sad to say that we also had a death in our family so in the...
by Bonnie | Nov 8, 2012 | Performance Resources
Whether you are managing several small performances or one big performance there are always logistics that need attention, so here is my “to do” list for one big-ish performance…..If I do this then I’m on track and not panic-y…. This year...
by Bonnie | Oct 28, 2012 | donorschoose.org, Music Classroom Resources, music teacher encouragement, Performance Resources, Reflections and Caveats
I haven’t had time to blog like I planned during the month of October because apparently this year October is the perfect storm of crazy busy and I haven’t had a moment to spare until now. Limeades for Learning which is a funding partnership between Sonic...
by Bonnie | Oct 12, 2012 | donorschoose.org, Music Classroom Resources, Recorders
Last year I had a very strange experience because my 4th graders HATED to play the recorder….. When you find yourself with a group of students who aren’t inclined to enjoy what you are doing, you have a real problem. “I hate this, this is...
by Bonnie | Sep 24, 2012 | Education Through Music, music teacher encouragement, Professional Collaboration, Professional Development, Reflections and Caveats, Teaching Music 101
As we move into middle and late September let us not forget the power of name games. Most music teachers use name games extensively at the beginning of the school year in an effort to build community and as a way to get students singing. However as the demands...
