So today was the first day of school for students and teachers in my district. In the elementary world this means plentiful amounts of Pre-k and Kinder tears, calming down nervous parents, scheduling confusions, teachers running on adrenaline and coffee, shy students (lasts for only 1 day), and mind-numbing fatigue. Even with all of this…
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1st Day of School Music Lesson for Upper Elementary!
Hello friends! As a part of my “Back-to-School” series, this next post will be about FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL lesson ideas for 3rd-5th grade. I remember my first year of teaching, I was so nervous about what I would do with my students once they walked into the classroom! So I am going to go…
Top 4 Classroom Management Tips for the Music Room
Alright, friends. Brace yourselves. The school year is coming back in a few weeks whether we like it or not! I always find that it’s best to start preparing my mind, heart and body a few weeks before school starts. At this time of July, I start trying to wake up earlier, plan out my…