Stories are so powerful. Stories (in books and in music) can connect us to each other and break down barriers that at first seem insurmountable. Reading stories to a class is a fantastic way to build relationships and class culture, especially for those students who...
Although there are many opinions about the best way to warm up the voice, most music teachers agree that warmups are an important part of music class. Whether you’re looking for fun songs on YouTube or teaching tips for tongue twisters, I’m sharing my...
Name: Lori Sweet Store Name: Sweet Sounds What I Have Taught: 5-12 band, general music K-5. I have experience teaching at one school full time and as a traveling teacher. Where I Have Taught: Texas, Kentucky, and now Indiana! I’m originally from Texas, where I taught...
I love using centers to allow my K and 1st grade students explore with instruments and take care of individual assessments at the same time! But sometimes planning enough centers for an entire class rotation can be daunting. Here are 5 simple centers...
