3 Ways to Teach Fast and Slow

One of the main focuses in Kindergarten and preschool music is musical contrasts, including fast and slow. I have done so many fun lesson activities over the years to introduce and practice fast and slow, but here are some of my current favorites to use with Kindergarten!1. Little Red CabooseI'm pretty sure I've been using this since my first year...

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"Joy" Theme Elementary Choral Program

If there's one thing students and teachers could use more of right now, joy is definitely at the top of the list. I am so excited about my spring elementary choral program this year, and it has made our weekly chorus rehearsals even more of a highlight of the week because it brings (literal) joy to the day! If you're looking for a fun elementary choir...

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Preparing for a Student Teacher

I just finished hosting a student teacher, and it was such a great experience for both of us! When you're getting ready to host a student teacher, it's so helpful to have some basic information prepared to share with them to help them get started on the right foot. Today I'm sharing what I gave my student teacher before their first day and what I did...

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More Female Musicians for Women's History Month and Beyond

I honestly have never been intentional about doing anything to specifically recognize Women's History Month in my classroom because it falls at the same time as Music In Our Schools Month, but I have been making a conscious effort for years to make sure female musicians of all types are represented in the examples I share. Three years ago I shared...

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