by Bonnie | Dec 23, 2014 | 5 tips for potential music teachers, Reflections and Caveats, Teaching Music 101
Occasionally, I get find myself in conversations with high school and college students who are hoping to become music teachers. Recently, this seems to happen more often. Here are the things that I tell my young friends when I have the chance. Disclaimer:...
by Bonnie | Nov 16, 2014 | blogging, Reflections and Caveats |
Thank you Jennifer from In My Music Class for nominating me for the Liebster Award! I love to blog and only wish that I had more time to enjoy it, so I really appreciate the award. By the way, if you are interested in some really great ideas, Jennifer has shared...
by Bonnie | Oct 9, 2014 | Education Through Music, Music Literacy, Professional Collaboration, Professional Development, Reflections and Caveats
1. 5th graders with determination and heart – Our 5th grade choir meets each Tuesday and Thursday. This morning being Wednesday I wasn’t expecting any 5th graders in my room, but was surprised when one stopped by. He wanted to know if he could join...
by Bonnie | Sep 3, 2014 | Reflections and Caveats
So it’s the second week of school and I’m already out with a nasty sinus infection. If this post were about how to keep from getting sick I would remind everyone to 1. Wash your hands 2. Get a flu shot annually 3. Eat healthy and get plenty of sleep 4....
by Bonnie | Aug 26, 2014 | Reflections and Caveats
The first day of school is such a special day! I love the way that my students come in shy and expectant with hopes of a good year in their eye. I love the air of excitement that pervades the building and the extra special effort everyone puts into doing...
by Bonnie | Aug 15, 2014 | music teacher encouragement, Professional Collaboration, Reflections and Caveats, Roadmaps and Lesson Plans
Today my wonderful co-teacher and I got a chance to sit down together and map out the first few weeks of school. Since this year we aren’t both new to the school, we were able to get done in about an hour what took us at least 3 hours last year. We...
