10 Easy Elementary Music Classroom Management Tips That Work
Thinking of revamping your elementary music classroom management? Or maybe you are a new teacher, just thinking through your first classroom management plan for music class. Need some tips with That One Class that’s pushing all your buttons? Everyone has had that moment where they just wish they could have one more tool in their […]
My Minimalist Elementary Music Classroom: Ideas For Simple and Functional Classroom Setup
Let’s talk elementary music classroom design! Whether it’s the beginning of the year or you just want to rethink your classroom layout, it’s always good to think through how you want your classroom setup. I’ve seen many elaborate classroom setups in my day. And while they all look very impressive, they also look exhausting! Well […]
How To Easily Use a Composer of the Month Bulletin Board To Create Awesome Lessons
A composer of the month bulletin board can be a great way to expose students to a variety of composers throughout the year. Maybe in the past you’ve had a composer bulletin board, but haven’t really incorporated it into your lessons. Today I will show you easy ways that you can add composer of the […]
How to Build a Professional and Inexpensive Teacher Wardrobe You Will Love
Are you looking to build an inexpensive teacher wardrobe but don’t know where to look? Today I am going to give you some tips and tricks on how to dress for work and where to find a cute and affordable teacher wardrobe. What does a teacher wear to work? Moveable There are a couple of […]
How To Save Time and Sanity When Grading PMMA Music Aptitude Tests
Hello folks! This post today is for all you people out there who use PMMA and IMMA music aptitude tests with your students (and those of you who don’t, but want to learn more about the process). It’s about the time of year when I do aptitude testing in my classroom and I wanted to […]
Grading Music: How To Make Assessment in Elementary Music Quick, Easy and Fun
Grading music. What is the right way to do it? Many teachers base their music grade off of student behavior and participation. And I understand the sentiment, but I would argue that you need to go deeper. Do you believe music is a core subject? Do you care about seeing your students make progress?If you […]
How To Create Long-Term Sub Plans for Elementary Music
Trying to plan for a sub when you are out is already notorious for the amount of work you have to put in. Now think about how much work goes into planning for a long-term sub! It’s a lot. Whether you have a scheduled surgery or a family member that needs care or (like me) […]
Joining the Bitmoji Classroom Craze
Interested in creating a Bitmoji classroom for elementary music? I’ll be honest. When I first saw Bitmoji classroom I assumed that they were super complicated and took a lot of time to create. Then one of the teachers at my school shared a how to video and mentioned that it was super easy, so I […]
Wireless Doorbell Attention Signal
So normally this time of year I like to do a room tour, but this year I’ve been keeping things simple – more on that in a later post. However, there is one addition to my classroom this year that I wanted to share with you. This year I purchased a wireless doorbell for my […]
Easy and Cheap Recorder Storage
In my day I’ve seen many recorder storage ideas. Everything from elaborate hand-made storage to bins to recorders standing upright on spokes. But today I would like to share my personal favorite for if you are dealing with large numbers of recorders. It’s easy, cheap, holds LOTS of recorders, and keeps them all super organized. […]