by Bonnie | Jul 22, 2012 | Book Lists, Music Classroom Library, Music Classroom Library Set-Up |
Here is a new book list just in time for the new school year! Iza Trapani is one of my favorite authors, but when I decided to create a book list for her, I’ll admit that I was unaware of just how prolific an author and illustrator she is! Open Library has 39...
by Bonnie | Jul 21, 2012 | Bulletin Boards, Classroom Organization, Musical Letters |
I have never been happy with how my word wall has functioned in my room. .I’ve sort of borrowed and shoved together lots of ideas and ended up with a word wall that was nothing more than a “space taker”….. I don’t know about you, but I...
by Bonnie | Jul 14, 2012 | Music Classroom Resources, Performance Resources
At this time of year, many music teachers are starting to look at the school year with equal mixtures of excitement and resignation. Yes – Summer is almost over Yes – The school year will start…. ready or not Yes – We will be expected to...
by Bonnie | Jul 12, 2012 | Music Classroom Library |
I am a music teacher who loves books. I love finding different ways that I can incorporate children’s books into my lessons. As a result, not only do I have an extensive collection of books, but my collection of books is always growing. I’ve had my books...
by Bonnie | Jun 27, 2012 | music advocacy, music teacher encouragement, Professional Collaboration, Professional Development, Reflections and Caveats |
When you are a music specialist – or art specialist….. or pretty much anything besides a regular classroom teacher it is sometimes hard to find really great opportunities for collaboration because in many cases, no one that you come into regular contact...
by Bonnie | Jun 25, 2012 | Book Lists, Music Classroom Library, Music Classroom Library Set-Up, Yummy Award
June 2012 What a fun book to read and sing with students! This book is especially useful when you are already using a version of the original folk song as part of your instruction. I’ve used this book with kinder through 5th grade with great success but I find...
