At the end of this school year, I had the opportunity to collaborate with some of my incredible colleagues to update our district’s scope and sequence for general music—and when I say I had fun, I mean it! Talking things…
Let’s talk lesson planning. I’ve tried everything—paper planners, Google Slides, Notion—and while each had its moment, Google Sheets has completely changed the game for me as a music teacher. It’s now the only tool I use to plan my music…
Congratulations on your upcoming bundle of joy! Having a baby is such a mix of excitement and stress, especially when you’re a teacher and a mama. When I had my little one in August, I found out firsthand how crazy…
The end is NEAR… ish. It’s time to dive into some lessons for the end of the year that will keep you sane and your kids entertained! I also share more about each of the lessons below on my YouTube…
Testing is upon us, and I want to share with you six easy movement lesson ideas that will let your students have fun without needing to use too much brain power. By this point your students are exhausted from testing,…
Upper Elementary students require a completely different kind of teaching. If you feel like you struggle with keeping your upper elementary students engaged, I can promise you it is NOT you, it’s them! This week on my blog and video,…
What is “Notion”? This week in my new video, I’m walking you through how I now use Notion instead of Google Drive for my lesson planning. If you’re a die-hard Google Drive fan, then Notion might make you think twice…
It’s so hard to believe that Valentine’s Day is RIGHT around the corner! I don’t know about you, but I always seem to reuse the same favorite activities for various holidays. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut without…
I know I can’t be the only one that thinks being a music teacher and planning for five to six different classes is HARD! Between planning the lessons, and getting the materials ready, to realizing you need to adjust and…
I love digital planning as a teacher! It saves time (hello copy and paste👏), you can easily change plans, and link to other files and websites easily. I could go on and on, but I have a feeling if you…
I am a curriculum designer who empowers music teachers who feel like something is missing, to go beyond the standard folk song and classical music centered classroom, to incorporate more modern and relevant lessons to fully engage all students! I believe general music curriculum needs to be modernized to truly connect with students living in a very modern world! Thanks for stopping by! Read More
