Performances – My favorites!
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 provide performances for our...
Buried in Books! – Tales from the Music Room 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 semi...
Professional Collaboration – Gold Worth Every Penny!
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 with is...
MelodySoup YUMMY! Award June 2012 – Froggie Went a Courtin’ by Iza Tripani
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 that I...