Instantly Engage Pre-K and Kindergarten with One Word
Have you ever introduced a song or chant to your primary music students, only to have blank faces staring back at you? After teaching early childhood music for several years, I’ve found that the fastest way to instant engagement from your students. All you have...
Planning a Digital Recital for Elementary Music
Digital Recitals are a fantastic way to showcase what your music students are learning. We did not have any concerts last year due to COVID, but I did find a great workaround that is less stressful than a concert, and more personal. I used Padlet for my recital, but...
How to Adapt First Steps in Music Infant/Toddler Lessons for the Classroom
I teach ages 2 – 6 in a small school and have multiple sections of 2-year olds, 3-year-olds, Pre-K, and Kindergarten. I have taught grades Pre-K – 8th, and although I miss my older students, teaching early childhood is pure joy for me. After creating my...
Favorite Valentine’s Dollar Tree Finds for the Music Room
The Dollar Tree is often a source of inspiration and a way to find manipulatives on a budget for me. Here are a few of my favorite items from Dollar Tree that are seasonal for Valentine’s Day. They started appearing on shelves in early January. Burlap Heart...Hello Music Teachers!
I'm Jane, and I'm here to help make teaching more fun and less stressful by sharing ideas for the general music classroom!
I've taught general music since 2009 and now focus on early childhood music. Check out my blog and Instagram for ideas you can use right away!