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Vocal Exploration Through the Town

I always take time for vocal exploration in my early years classes. It’s so important to get them comfortable with their voices, and work on their flexibility. We focus just on echoes for a while, and then we think about

Janine 13. March 202111. July 2021 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Playful Rhythm Practice

I’ve always taught “ta” (quarter note) and “ti-ti” (two eighth notes) in Kindergarten, but in the past few years I’ve ended up doing it earlier and earlier, allowing myself to jump to it when the students’ thinking and questioning naturally

Janine 24. February 202124. February 2021 Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Recorders—at school or at home

Despite many jokes about children playing the recorder, music teachers know that the recorder is an accessible first step towards playing other instruments. It can be difficult for a small child to play a melodic instrument. String instruments require left

Janine 25. January 20213. February 2021 Assessment, Uncategorized No Comments Read more

Cyber Monday (and Tuesday) sale

Cyber Monday (and Tuesday) sale

Just a quick note to check out TeachersPayTeachers for a big sale–up to 25% off, but most stores at least 20%. Whether you are in person or online, it’s a great time to grab printables, posters, and lesson plans as

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The Game My Kids Want All Year

Even in this crazy world, I think we can all agree that one of the most important things in early childhood is developing a sense of steady beat. Music teachers have hundreds of ways to support this, but I’ve often

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Reminders for Exhausted Teachers

Teaching is exhausting: physically, mentally, AND emotionally. And that’s in a normal year! When I’m feeling heavy or stressed emotionally, I sometimes receive unsolicited advice to just “leave work at the office” and “shut off when you go home at

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Flipping INSIDE the classroom

Flipped classrooms have been trending for a while now, but I’ve never really embraced it because I don’t expect my students to use their time at home. But while I’m thinking about how to adapt my teaching for pandemic times,

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The most important back-to-school reflection

No doubt you finished the last school year completely exhausted. Now you are preparing for a new year (or already in it). You’re thinking about your curriculum, your classroom setup, classroom management procedures, and myriad other things that need your

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Are choice boards really that great? (Yes!)

Choice boards have exploded in popularity, especially with the expansion of online learning. They allow for differentiation, creativity, and student agency. You can use them to practice skills and concepts, build inquiry projects from them, or just use them for

Janine 9. August 20203. September 2020 Teacher Tips 2 Comments Read more

Focus on the positive: 18 great things about online learning

I miss my students. I also have concerns about being back at school with hundreds of students in a pandemic. It’s easy to get pulled down right now, so today I am focusing on the positive. If you are disappointed

Janine 25. July 20203. September 2020 Teacher Tips, Thoughts No Comments Read more
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