by Bonnie | Apr 14, 2016 | Choir Resources, music advocacy, Singing with children, Uncategorized
These days I am VERY busy working full time while working to earn my Masters in Music Education through the online program at Kent State. I am loving every minute of my time studying, but spending time on class work has kept me from blogging. However, this weekend...
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 | Dec 28, 2015 | blogging, Reflections and Caveats
This fall has been an absolute whirlwind! A full teaching schedule plus the additional work of grad school has meant that I am busier than ever. There are so many things to be grateful for! My dad is healthy – In September we celebrated the one year...
by Bonnie | Sep 18, 2015 | Professional Collaboration, Professional Development, Reflections and Caveats, Teaching Music 101
It is so refreshing to have the chance to reflect about the WHY of what we do in music class! I truly enjoy talking “shop”. Getting the chance to talk about what wonderful things go on in music was the reason why I started blogging. Having to slow down...
by Bonnie | Aug 30, 2015 | Reflections and Caveats
Since this is mine and my co-teachers 3rd year at our amazing school, the new has worn off and we have things figured out. It is is amazing to be able to refer to our own work from the last two years and have the chance to refine rather than create from scratch. We...
by Bonnie | Aug 24, 2015 | Reflections and Caveats |
So just when I thought my life couldn’t get any more exciting and wonderful…. it did! 1. Back in May, I agreed to become a mentor for a student teacher! Now ya’ll know, I’ve wanted to host a student teacher for quite a while and then...
