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Pump up your lesson plans with a dose of brain-based research!!
I have recently attended some courses taught by Kim Bevill. Kim Bevill is the founder of the education consulting group Gray Matters. Bevill's workshops weave brain research and education together to...
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...Because carrying your collection shouldn't break your back
This summer I finished my level III Kodaly certification that was a part of my graduate degree, and anyone who has completed this monumental task has a 3 inch binder that ways 100 pounds to prove it!...
View ArticleIncorporating video segments into your lesson plans for improved student...
I've been checking out professional development courses lately that have been challenging teachers to incorporate video segments into their lesson plans to improve student learning and student memory....
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Could a postcard bring a bit of confidence, happiness, and music advocacy?
At a recent professional development, a fellow music teacher mentioned that she sends out postcards to students as an outlet for positive communication. Well, I loved the idea and jumped online to get...
View ArticleClassroom blog as a communication tool....
I have been exploring the use of both a personal education blog to communicate ideas I come across with my fellow music educators as well as a blog for my classroom to communicate day to day...
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Reflecting on the good, the bad, and the "gotta do's"....
As this school year comes to a close, remember to reflect on lesson plans, performance ideas, advocacy plans for your program, and professional development workshop notes with great ideas that will...
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Welcome Back!
Welcome Back!I hope everyone out there tried to take some time this summer to clear their head, recharge their batteries, and get pumped for a new year of inspiring kiddos! I wanted to share a source...
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Thinking Maps
I've been incorporating Thinking Maps in whole class, small group, and individual settings in my classroom this year. Incorporating various maps in quick and purposeful times can be woven into any...
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Feedback and guiding my students to be conversational with their learning
This year I have spent time reflecting on the fact that while my students tend to be phenomenal performers, the moment they are asked to verbalize what they are doing......crickets.....Challenge...
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A Year's Growth: Music Portfolios in the General Music Classroom
Portfolios: I am using portfolios in grades 2-6 this year. This tool has absolutely enhanced what I'm already doing in my teaching. Nuts and Bolts: The portfolios are actually art portfolios (used in...
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PENTATONIC/STAR WARS REACTION
This reaction/warm up activity has brought a quick burst of creativity, ear training, and JOY to my classroom! As always, try adding your own twist/characters/verbal cues and sequences into your...
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Depth of Knowledge
Here is one of my FAVORITE quick tools for 2015-2016. Music teachers have such a unique opportunity for creative and extended thinking (higher levels of depth of knowledge) in our classrooms. We know...
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CLOSURE STICKS
Closure sticks have been another quick and successful conversational tool that I have incorporated into my classroom this year! If you are looking for a closure tool to implement tomorrow, here it is!...
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