Teaching music at an elementary school is a LOT. Each homeroom teacher runs their classroom differently, and it can be very difficult to switch gears so often and match the classroom climate the students are accustomed to. Finding a classroom management strategy that works for you is crucial to your success as a music teacher.
Struggling to reach some of your students? Let’s explore some ways to build relationship and engagement with challenging kids.
With Pre-K programs becoming more popular, music teachers need to be able to plan effectively for their young students. Pre-k music can be a challenge, but these five tips will help you create lessons that are fun and engaging.
Ideas for managing challenging behavior that happen at the end of the year. Ideas for motivating your students.
Here is a compilation of amazing blog posts and ideas to make your back to school season super successful! From classroom management to first day plans, the Music Crew has you covered!
How is it possible that it’s already time for school to start in many districts around the country? I’ll be meeting my own students for the first time on August 6th…right in the middle of summer…in Atlanta…also known as HOTlanta…for a reason.
Concerts can be stressful enough without worrying about what’s happening while students wait to take the stage. These are 5 tried & true activities to create a quiet backstage and help students settle pre-concert nerves.
We are finally into November. It is the month of Thankfulness. How do we teach thankfulness? Well, let’s back up just a moment and ask “Do we need to teach thankfulness?”
Imagine this scenario: Your class is lined up quietly, waiting to be picked up by their teacher (who happens to be running late).
