by Jeanette Shorey | Sep 6, 2023 | Behavior Management, Tips and Tricks for Music Teachers, Tips for First Year Music Teachers, Tips for the Beginning of a New School Year
Teaching elementary music can be challenging. You wear many, many hats, from music specialist, to hall monitor, to (sometimes) fill-in substitute. Your day-to-day job is ALOT all on its own. Thats’ why structure and planning are so very important. A well thought...
by Jeanette Shorey | Aug 16, 2023 | Adding Literacy to the Music Classroom, Literacy Tip Tuesday
Picture this: your elementary classroom is buzzing with excitement as young ears tune in to classical melodies and epic movie soundtracks. They’re actually excited to listen and they’re having fun! But wait, there’s a twist! They’re not just listening; they’re...
by Jeanette Shorey | Aug 10, 2023 | Tips and Tricks for Music Teachers, Tips for First Year Music Teachers, Tips for the Beginning of a New School Year
Introduction: As the school year begins, you may find yourself embarking on a journey filled not only with harmony but also with the challenges that come from teaching hundreds of children every week. You’ve decorated, you’ve gotten your schedule, and eager young...
by Jeanette Shorey | Jul 12, 2023 | Motivation for Music Teachers, Tips and Tricks for Music Teachers
I was in my classroom and had just gotten my morning cup of coffee. I put it in my favorite mug, a llama mug that one of my favorite students had given me for Christmas, just a few months before. Every time I used this mug, I thought of this kid. He was just special...
by Jeanette Shorey | Jul 5, 2023 | Adding Literacy to the Music Classroom, Literacy Tip Tuesday, Motivation for Music Teachers, Music Teacher Activities, Tips and Tricks for Music Teachers, Tips for the Beginning of a New School Year
I know . . . you’re probably not ready to talk about it, but the new school year is rushing up fast and furious. The beginning of a new school year can feel a bit overwhelming. You’re meeting new students and trying to remember all the things you’ve...