A place where K-8 Music Teachers are the VIPs. Talking about everything from general music to middle school band and choir, and tips for music teachers.
The Elementary Music Concert. You know it’s one of the biggest moments in your class (whether you like it or not), and definitely something your students will remember. Especially if their adults too…
It’s no secret I love books. If you’ve ever checked out The Ultimate Music Ed Book List, you know that I have spent hours cataloguing books for the music classroom. But what to do with all these book…
Singing in parts is always a big deal. The first time your students do it, they feel super accomplished! But in reality, part work is something you can do with even your Kindergarten students. Canons…
Building a classroom library doesn't need to be a huge financial commitment. This week we take a look at ways to build your library, and get books into your classroom.
Building community is one of the key elements of building a classroom that is in control, and where students feel they can try new things. Learn some ways to bulid community in the music room.
Go over some of the things you hear about often in curriculum planning. Find out what they do, and how they can impact your classroom.
This week, we talk about setting professional goasl as a music teacher, some options, and why these might be the goal for you.
This week is MMC (Michigan Music Conference) and I started thinking about post conference hand outs. What do you do with all those papers you get so that you actually use the information? Check out t…
This week's episode takes a look at some of the things that every music teacher should have in a sub tub. From ways to entice your sub to come back to making it easier to keep track of what you've do…
This week's episode features Beth Duhon talking about self care, stepping back, and finding balance in your life. Read my three take aways or get the transcript here. https://mrsstouffersmusicroom.c…
Hey and welcome to 2022! I hope this year holds more healing, more self-care, and good things for all of you. To start out the year, I thought a look at power language for music teachers would be a g…
Yes really. There are four not three!