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I CAN Statements - What they are, how to use them, and different ways to display them in your classroom!
September 5, 2017

I Can Statements in the Music Room

In my very first teaching job I was told that I was expected to display “I CAN” statements for my students.  They were to be displayed prominently in my classroom, referred to in each lesson, and should help explain to students the goals of the lesson and the take-away skills […]
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 […]
Music Inspires - Ideas for Music In Our Schools Month
March 6, 2016

Music Inspires – Music in our Schools Month (MIOSM)

March is Music in our Schools Month and is a great time to get kids excited about music in all its many forms and styles!  In case you don’t know about Music in our Schools Month, here’s a brief synopsis from the NAfME website: What is Music In Our Schools Month […]
Keep Moving Forward - Changes to the Blog
January 14, 2016

Keep Moving Forward – Changes to the Blog

I’ve blogged a few times about my three classroom rules:  Make Moments Matter, Treat People Royally, and Keep Moving Forward.  That last rule “Keep Moving Forward” has been on my mind a lot lately.  It’s been a busy year at school as I now teach middle school along with my K-5 […]
January 4, 2016

Back from Break – Forging Ahead in January

I just had my first day back to school after a nice winter break. The kiddos were a little nuts-o and I was a little tired.  I miss my mid-afternoon nap, holiday snacks that are all somehow better when dipped in almond bark, and not having to ask someone ” […]
Five awesome things I found on Pinterest this month!
December 15, 2015

Five Favorite Pins of December – 2015

I will admit, I spend a lot of time on Pinterest browsing ideas, getting inspiration, and seeing how other teachers decorate and plan for teaching.  Pinterest can be a really great tool to help you plan for your own classroom and inspire you to try new things.  Why not share […]
A quick and easy bulletin board idea to get kids excited about the concert!
October 25, 2014

Feelin’ Good!  – Concert Advertising

Hula hoops and emojis… best eye-catcher for my kids ever!  I’ve done a lot of different things to advertise for upcoming concerts and this is one of my new favorites!  I needed something exciting that would really grab the attention of my students. I also didn’t want it to be too […]
Here are some tips and tricks to help students remember their right from their left.
October 13, 2014

Right and Left – Helping Kids Remember

Every chance that I can, I use little phrases or hand signals to save time.  I try and do everything I can do to streamline my instruction so that I don’t have to reexplain or go back and reteach. I only get 25 minutes twice a week with my kids […]
The Master Sticker - Fun Positive Reinforcement Trick
September 1, 2014

The Master Sticker

The “Master Sticker” is a little trick that I happened upon one day when working with my younger kids.  I was pulling the classic “I’m watching and listening and I’m going to give stickers to the kids who I think are really following directions and singing so well!”  We’ve all […]
Here are some of my favorite ideas for classroom bulletin boards.
July 16, 2014

Back to School … Bulletin Board Ideas

Well there might be product displays at every Target, Walmart, and Office Max from here to Toledo, but I will NOT at this moment admit that it’s almost “the time that shall not be named.”  There can be decorations of backpacks and yellow school busses in every window, but I’ll […]
June 13, 2014

Bloom’s Taxonomy in Music Rooms – Free Posters for Music Advocacy

After a week-long class about critical thinking in the art/theater/music classroom I was inspired!  We had been talking about all the ways that arts education addresses every level of Bloom’s Taxonomy and music education in particular encourages strategic thinking in students.  I realize that I’m literally preaching to the choir […]
I want to talk to you about one of the things that’s been in my head this summer as I plan for the new year: assessment.
June 6, 2014

Perfect Poolside Planning – Thinking About Next Year

No teacher every shuts off their “teacher” brain.  Not really.  We’re always thinking about what could change or what great things we want to improve on.  In the summer I like to think ahead to the new school year and also reflect back on the previous year.  What did I […]
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