The New Year is not really the New Year for us music teachers. We are about smack dab in the middle of our school year. That being said, it feels a little like you should set some new goals and maybe re-think some of what’s happening in your music classroom. In this episode, I’m giving you five steps to help … Read More
Kids Do Better When They Set Goals
TL;DR: It’s important to support students in setting their goals. Choose one word or use a vision board to set goals. Develop an interest map and help students understand the steps toward meeting their goals. Help students learn to adjust and reflect. As we put up a new calendar and reflect on what the blank page that 2023 will be, … Read More
Start Fresh and Begin Again Blog Series
Start Fresh and Begin Again Blog Series The beginning of a new calendar year provides us with a great opportunity to have a start fresh and to begin again. What are some things you wish to start anew? What are some habits you hope to pick up again? Let’s choose to be a little bit BETTER and a little bit braver this … Read More
Time Management 101 for the New Year
TL;DR: Managing your time better leads to enjoying teaching and life more. Setting goals can help you be productive and avoid burnout. This New Year, I wanted to encourage you to manage your time. Your busy time, your spare time, and your alone time. I can’t think of a better time to blog about this topic than now as we … Read More
Long Standing Traditions at School
TL;DR: Creating school-wide experiences for students beyond the classroom makes school an enriched place to be. When you have an idea, have the courage to follow through with the idea. Enjoy reading a poem written for the whole school as part of a performance. The first year I did this was 2005. The staff at school was wondering about whether … Read More