As many music teachers- white music teachers in particular- do some serious learning, unlearning, and soul-searching this summer to work against systems of oppression and racism in our society, schools, and classrooms, one of the most important steps we can take is to...
We all have different scenarios in our jobs and relationships at work. Relationships with coworkers and with students can be challenging but can also be rewarding. For just a moment, let’s focus on the lighter side of our profession. Let’s take just a...
One of my favorite things about the Music Crew on TpT is the wealth of knowledge and experience we have across our members. Between years of experience, content area, and even geographic location, there is so much wonderful variety that makes our community rich. If...
A few years ago,Someone introduced me to whole brain teaching, used in many classrooms around the world. It is a great interactive way to run your classroom. I moved to a new school this year and as I introduce my class rules, I was pleased to have the kids say,...
I have always felt a strong need to help my students learn to be good people, even though that’s not my primary job as an educator. When students come up to get something from me, I always compliment students who say, “Thank You” and compliment...
