“We rise to great heights by a winding staircase of small steps.” – Francis Bacon Recognize that watching your exceptional learners take teeny tiny steps will be one of the most fulfilling and joyful parts of your job. Exceptional Learners function best in a classroom that is structured and consistent. They may just not like your class since it is … Read More
Episode 5 – Seuss Up Your Life – 5 Life Lesson from Dr. Seuss to Boost Your Motivation
Five Life Lessons from Dr. Seuss: Today you are You, that is truer than true. There is no one alive who is Youer than You. Why fit in when you were born to stand out? You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. Be who you are … Read More
Episode 4 – Harmonizing Differences – Teaching Acceptance in the Music Room
Harmonizing Differences – Teaching Acceptance in the Music Classroom Why should we bother teaching acceptance in the music room? Music is a universal language, so it lends itself to discussions about different people and cultures all over the world. You are the one who sees students being accepting of each other or not, always choosing the same partners or … Read More
3. Let the Rhythm Move YEpisode 3 – 5 Incredible Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Your Music Classroom!
Let the Rhythm Move You: 5 Incredible Ways to Celebrate Black History Month in Your Music Classroom! 3 Storybooks to Use During Black History Month Freedom in Congo Square by Carole Boston Weatherford Charlie Parker played Be Bop by Chris Raschka Rap a Tap Tap, Here’s Bojangles, Think of That by Leo & Diane Dillon The titles above contain Amazon … Read More
Episode 2 – 7 Types of Lesson Plans to the Second Half of Your Year So Much Fun
7 Types of Lesson Plans to Make the Second Half of Your Year So Much Fun Review Transitions and Procedures by incorporating them into your lessons. Icebreakers Form lessons All play around the circle using Orff instruments Review the last skill you were working on before break Do a movement activity that teaches a music skill Use body percussion or … Read More
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