So let me first say that by “non-traditional” I mean the music that is “traditionally” taught in music classrooms: Western Classical, folk songs, traditional cultural music, and sometimes jazz. By “Non-Traditional” I mean popular music (radio music), video games,...
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...
Melissa Stouffer here from Mrs. Stouffer’s Music Room. Teaching can be hard enough, but when you are in your first classroom, some of those things can be overwhelming. If I could go back and tell brand new me seven things, these are what I’d tell myself....
Thanksgiving is behind us, so now it’s time to jump into full gear and get the kids ready to perform some festive music for the winter season. Whether you choose to do a holiday sing along or keep things more seasonal, here are some great tips to help you organize,...
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...
