With virtual teaching upon us, many teachers are having to create lesson plans and activities from scratch. If you have an observation coming up, instead of using a screenshot or grabbing something from an online search with a funky background or watermark, here are a...
One of the biggest challenges with distance learning is engagement. When you don’t have instruments, singing games, social interaction, face to face contact, etc…. (sorry to be a downer for a moment!), it can be a massive challenge to keep kids engaged....
With many school systems closing due to Covid-19, teachers across the country are being asked to create digital classrooms on short notice. The Music Crew is here to help! Below is a list of resources that you can use right now for teaching remotely. Whether it be...
Many of us bemoan the clutter on our physical desktop, with its stacks of paper, unwashed travel mugs, and spare musical instruments. Yet, we often forget about the clutter within our digital spaces, such as our computer desktop. Everyone can appreciate an organized...
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...
Do you remember your first year of teaching recorder? I remember mine, it was a mess! I had music, PowerPoints, and method books but I didn’t know where to begin. It’s me, Jane, from SillyOMusic and if you are new to teaching recorder, I’m going to share...