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For the Love of Lamination
I love laminating! Seriously, I often wish that I had relationships with humans that were as satisfying as my relationship with my laminator. A couple of years ago all I wanted for Christmas was a...
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Advice for the New Music Teacher
Twenty years! It doesn’t seem like that long ago that I was a nervous, newly wed, twenty-something that walked into her classroom for the first time. I was excited and terrified at the same time. I...
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Classroom Conversations - Let's Talk About Talking
Can we talk about talking? When I first started teaching I really thought that I needed to be THE source of information and learning for my students. I needed to be the one to TELL them everything...
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14 Unusual and Incredibly Fabulous Bulletin Board Borders
I love bulletin boards. Have I mentioned that? I love making my bulletin boards art. I love putting art on my bulletin boards. Heck...I'll put almost anything on my boards! Here are a few ideas...
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What's on Your Wall?
Shhh! I have a secret addiction this time of year. Yes, caffeine laden drinks and mini candy bars, but something else too. I love peeking into the rooms of other music teachers! I've always been...
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Fermata Friday-John Williams
Today I'm linking up with Elizabeth Caldwell from Organized Chaos for Fermata Fridays. This week I've decided to repost an oldie but a goodie! This post (from February) celebrates the music of John...
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Why Teach Patriotic Music?
Why teach patriotic music? Do you teach patriotic music in your classroom? Did you know that not everyone does? Is it written into your curriculum? Today we will talk about one of my favorite...
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Star Spangled Banner Evaluations
I am so thankful that I am teaching in the digital age. As a rural teacher, my students don't have an opportunity to see a variety of music performances. YouTube has opened a whole new world of...
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Teaching Patriotic Music - What to Do
In a previous blog post I asked the question "Why teach patriotic music?" There are several reasons and I hope you'll take a moment to check out that article. In this post I'm going to talk about my...
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Parent Teacher Conferences – Tips for Music Teachers
Preparing for Parent Teacher Conferences can be a little intimidating even for those of us who have been teaching for quite a while. As a music specialist our preparation for conferences is a little...
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Music Class and Halloween
Can I tell you a secret? I have not always been a fan of Halloween. I’m not really sure why, but I’ve come around and now feel comfortable teaching a Halloween song or two. As I prepare lessons for...
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How to Use Listening Glyphs
What are listening glyphs? It’s okay if you don’t know, but trust me you are going to want to use them to focus your students for listening activities.I didn’t know what a glyph was until WELL after I...
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Veteran's Day Listening Lesson
Veteran’s Day can be such a special day at school. I love the way students respond to learning about the rich and colorful lives of the veterans in our community. I am moved by the way they show...
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Thankful for YOU Celebration
It's time to celebrate! I've reached a follower milestone on my Teachers Pay Teachers store and have a fabulous celebration planned for November 1st-5th. To keep up to date and not miss out on any...
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Tips for Improving Audience Behavior at Your Next Performance
Tips for Improving Audience Behavior at Your Next PerformanceThe music is ready. The lines are memorized. The stage is decorated. It is concert time! The next thing to consider is how to keep the...
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Classroom Management - The Rules and a Rhyme
Do you ever wonder why good teachers quit? Why dynamic, energetic teachers decide they would rather work at McDonalds than mold our future leaders in the classroom? I must admit, I’ve thought about...
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Classroom Management - The Big Three
In my last post we discussed rules and I shared my rules and a rhyme that help with classroom management. Be sure to read that post to catch up with our discussion. This week we are going to talk...
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Thanksgiving Ideas for Music Class
I've never been one of THOSE teachers. You know, the ones that get the whole week of Thanksgiving off. I'm always there until Wednesday at 1:15. A couple of years we got Wednesday off completely and...
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I Wish I May, I Wish I Buy
I am such a fan of exit tickets. I struggled for a long time coming up with assessment ideas that were quick and easy for the tiny amount of time I got to spend with students each week. I didn't want...
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Christmas Wish List for Music Teachers
Teachers Pay Teachers site wide sale is almost here! On Monday, November 30th through Tuesday, December 1st you'll have an opportunity to save save SAVE! You get 10% off of EVERYTHING by using the...
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