2021 - Dr. Stafford's Musical Cures

Reviewing and Relevancy in Music Class after a Long Break

We all like breaks. I took a mini-hiatus from blogging to devote more time to my CASA kiddos. It’s beautiful and emotional all at the

Musical Ideas for “Change Sings”

Change Sings by Amanda Gorman As teachers, we know how important it is to provide opportunities for social-emotional learning and development in a child

Using “Interactive” Bulletin Boards in a General Music Class

Bulletin boards. You might totally love them or totally hate them. You may love the process of putting them up, but hate the end

Music Class and Kindergarten: Updates

A few years ago, I wrote about ideas for calming the kindergartners because, as we know, kindergartners can be a big challenge, especially since their

Musical Ideas for the Book “First Day Jitters”

We know what those are like. The jitters whenever we face anything new. And the first day of school for newbies is ESPECIALLY jittery,

What’s in a Name (Game)? Music Class SEL and Assessment

Names. We see 100-1,000 or more kids in music class. Sometimes the kids have music every other day. Sometimes they have music a steady 3

Music Teacher Summer Planning: Don’t Sacrifice “Me” Time

It’s summer. It’s time to chill with Netflix binges and poolside lounging. Some of us obey when we hear people say things like, “It’s

Teaching Music in Summer School

One of my most favorite assignments ever in my teaching career was teaching summer school music at the elementary level. The coordinator of summer school

Musical Ideas for “I Am Every Good Thing”

Children’s Literature Corner: I Am Every Good Thing by Derrick Barnes and Gordon James This beautiful little treasure was written to the memories of young

Working with Wacky Holidays in Music Class, Part One

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