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December 8, 2016

Auld Lang Syne – Teaching A New Year Folk Song

There are several really awesome “New Year” folk songs that somehow get lost in the shuffle of winter break.  I always plan to teach them, but then either we have a holiday program that takes presidence or a last-minute, all-school assembly or classroom holiday parties… or something else to mess […]
Check out this blog post for 12 different ideas to use when teaching the 12 Days of Christmas!
December 3, 2016

12 Ways to teach The 12 Days of Christmas

I have always loved teaching the 12 Days of Christmas!  There are so many fun and funny ways to make this song relevant to your kiddos and lots of great activities to go along with it.  I’ve taught the 12 Days in a lot of different ways and thought I […]
November 27, 2016

Carol of the Bells – Favorite Winter Folk Song

You would think that teaching “Carol of the Bells” should be a slam dunk.  Kids most likely know the song from the radio or tv or a movie soundtrack.  But this is another one of those classic favorites that I would call a “song on the fringe.”  We know it, […]
November 20, 2016

Over the River and Through the Woods – Thanksgiving Song

  “Over the River and Through the Woods” is an American classic that I think a lot of folks recognize and love.  It’s one of those ubiquitous songs that pops up now and again and immediately feels familiar.  However, it feels like “Over the River” is one of those songs […]
I Spied an Awful Turkey
November 12, 2016

As I Came Over Yonder Hill – Song for November

I love finding old and unique folk songs to share with my kiddos.  Folk songs are so fun and quirky and not your typical elementary school fare.  I mean, if you search “elementary school thanksgiving songs” you’ll find lots of songs that are used by teachers in general education classrooms […]
Shoo Turkey Folk Song and Dance
October 30, 2016

Shoo Turkey – A Song for November

This post is also featured on the TpT blog! I stumbled across this awesome little gem of a song when I was looking through Bessie Jones’s book “Step It Down” a year or so ago.  The kiddos love the song but also go crazy for the accompanying dance.  I really […]
October 2, 2016

Holiday Musical Roundup – Reviews and Ideas!

It is that time of year when many of us buckle down and start preparations on a Christmas/Holiday/Winter program.  Some people pull out favorite carols, some only talk about winter, some pull out their Santa stuits, and some of us do multicultural programs that feature traditions from around the world. […]
Before and After pictures of my music classroom.
September 15, 2016

Music Room Makeover! Room Tour 2016

It’s a new school year in a new school with a new set of challenges and possibilities!  As of August 2016 I am the new music teacher at Ralya Elementary School in Haslett, MI where I’ll be replacing a teacher who has been in the building for many years.  I […]
Back to School in the Music Room -- A Blog post about Parent Communication
August 9, 2016

Parent Communication Done the Right Way  {BTS Blog Hop}

When I was a first year teacher I was absolutely terrified of talking with parents. In fact, the words “parent phone call” would make me avert my eyes and try to look busy doing something else. I didn’t like calling home. My first four years of teaching went by with […]
Back to School Image with Pencils
August 9, 2016

Getting All the Back to School Supplies you NEED!

It is absolutely that time of year.  Teachers in North America have either started back with students already, are in the midst of professional development and planning, or are a few short days away from officially “reporting back.”  It is EASY to get overwhelmed during the “Back to School” rush whether […]
What Every Music Teacher MUST Have on their Wall!
August 4, 2016

What Every Music Teacher MUST Have on their Walls!

The last school I worked at actually had a diagram of which bulletin boards should go in which spots in the classroom.  They had a very specific expectation of WHERE and WHY something should go in a certain place.  In fact, my new teacher orientation had a full hour session […]
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