Books for the Music Classroom (written by a music teacher) music class resources music teachers picture books

 

      If you know me at all, you know that I love using books in the music classroom. A while back, I had a music teacher reach out to share a book that she had written with me. Vicky Weber, the author of all of the amazing books in this post, is an amazing music educator...

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31 | Books in the Music Classroom with Meghan Kennedy picture books show notes that music podcast

 


 

      In this week’s episode I chat with Meghan Kennedy about using picture books in the music classroom.

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      Meghan Kennedy is in her fourth year of teaching elementary school music. She has taught elementary general music...

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Snow Day Thoughts first year music teachers teacher tips

 

      It’s a teacher’s dream: Waking up to a beautiful blanket of snow outside and a message from your school reading “no school today, snow day!” Last week, I experienced my very first snow day as a teacher, and it turned into a double snow day. I...

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30 | Culturally Responsive Teaching with Darlene Machacon inclusive show notes that music podcast

 


 

      In this episode I share my conversation with Darlene Machacon about how we can be sure we are respecting the identities of our students by allowing our curriculum to allow all students to feel seen and accepted in our music classrooms.

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5 MORE Things About Elementary Music (That You Didn't Learn in Undergrad) educational tips elementary music first year

 

      I often try to explain to my friends outside of the world of education what it is truly like to be an elementary music teacher. Sure, everyone has been to school and has some schema around what they believe it is like.  However, I am constantly finding occasions...

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