Fermata Friday: October 30, 2015

Welcome to this week's installment of my weekly linky party, Fermata Fridays! This is a chance for music education bloggers to share blog posts with readers and bloggers alike, so we can all mingle and learn from each other. Readers, you are going to love all of the awesome blog posts that are out there- I hope you discover some new blogs to follow...

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Teacher Tuesday: favorite fall music lessons

I'm linking up with some other wonderful music teacher bloggers today to share one of my favorite fall-themed music lesson. Make sure you check out all of the posts linked up at the end of this post- tons of great ideas have been shared already and I have actually used several in my classes already! One of my favorite songs for fall is "Autumn...

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Mommy Monday: my working mom purse essentials

Today I'm sharing the items that I always keep in my purse. These are the items I want to have with me at all times as a elementary teacher and single mother to twin preschoolers. And I want to hear what you keep in your purse too! I've included instructions to link up at the end of this post- I can't wait to see what you carry around with you!...

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Fermata Friday: October 23, 2015

Welcome to this week's installment of my weekly linky party, Fermata Fridays! This is a chance for music education bloggers to share blog posts with readers and bloggers alike, so we can all mingle and learn from each other. Readers, you are going to love all of the awesome blog posts that are out there- I hope you discover some new blogs to follow...

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Back to the Future: Giveaway and Sale!!

Any "Back to the Future" fans out there? If you weren't already, you will be now! ;) In the "Back to the Future" movies, Marty travels on October 21st, 2015- today!! To celebrate this auspicious occasion, several music stores on TeachersPayTeachers are hosting a giveaway and sale event. To enter the giveaway, go here and find the letter at the...

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Teacher Tuesday: classroom jobs in elementary music

As part of my effort to build community in my classroom, I introduced classroom jobs in my elementary music classroom this year. I have found it to be a very effective way to encourage students to work together, take ownership of the equipment and materials, and feel connected to the community in my classroom. I have 6 jobs in my room- one for...

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Mommy Monday: inspirational quote box for your purse

Last year, I made a little box to put in my purse for those days when things are just a little too crazy and life feels overwhelming. I made one for my sister as well and it was a great gift to give for Christmas! I have pulled it out a few times and I love having it there with me. This was a pretty simple DIY project. For the box, I took an empty...

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Fermata Friday: October 16, 2015

Welcome to this week's installment of my weekly linky party, Fermata Fridays! This is a chance for music education bloggers to share blog posts with readers and bloggers alike, so we can all mingle and learn from each other. Readers, you are going to love all of the awesome blog posts that are out there- I hope you discover some new blogs to follow...

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Teacher Tuesday: rhythm monster magnets for music composition

I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am to share my latest project with you- I've been working on it for a couple of months now, trying to figure out the whole system before I present it to my students, and I'm finally ready to use them in my classes this week! Presenting: rhythm monster magnets! I love doing composition with all of my...

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Mommy Monday: lunchbox menu inspiration

In a sandwich rut? Today's post should help! :) I've actually been quite enjoying putting together my 3-year-old girls' lunchboxes since they started school about a month ago. It has been fun figuring out new combinations to create a balanced meal that the girls will be excited to eat! I know I've enjoyed seeing what other people pack in their...

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Fermata Friday: October 9, 2015

Welcome to this week's installment of my weekly linky party, Fermata Fridays! This is a chance for music education bloggers to share blog posts with readers and bloggers alike, so we can all mingle and learn from each other. Readers, you are going to love all of the awesome blog posts that are out there- I hope you discover some new blogs to follow...

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October Small Goals

Today I'm linking up with Jennifer from The Yellow Brick Road to share my small goals for October. Check out the linky, by clicking on the image below, to see all of the other bloggers who have shared their goals for the month- you may even be inspired to set some goals of your own! ;) 1. Break out the soups! I am going to try to enjoy fall...

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Teacher Tuesday: ideas to teach 4 voices (vocal timbres)

This week I will be exploring the 4 voices (speaking, calling, whispering, and singing), and other vocal timbres, with my kindergarten classes. Today I thought I would share some of my favorite lesson activities to introduce and practice the 4 voices. 1. Apple Tree This game is my favorite way to introduce different voices- I do this with kindergarten...

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Mommy Monday: mini chalkboards for budding artists

I love having art and craft supplies for my preschool-age children to use. I grew up loving arts and crafts myself, and my girls are obsessed with creating right now! Painting, coloring, cutting, gluing, stamping, taping, drawing- you name it, they love it. But of course at this age, they don't stay focused on one medium for long, so having supplies...

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Plan with Me Sundays: October 2015

It's time for another planner share post- I seriously canNOT believe it is already October! My goodness, I was just getting used to the idea that August had ended... I'm linking up with Kreative in Kindergarten and Keeping Up with Mrs. Harris to share my latest planner updates. Be sure to check out all of the planners by clicking on the picture below-...

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