Music Education – Dr. Stafford's Musical Cures

An Interview with Aileen Miracle

(Part of the “Interviews with Music Educators” Series) Her name is appropriate. Aileen Miracle is a blogger, teacher, TPT store owner, workshop clinician, AND one

Doing Music Class Activities Outside

Several months ago, I wrote about keeping kids moving in the classroom. Believe it or not, keeping kids moving within certain parameters actually cuts down

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,

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

Working with Wacky Holidays in Music Class, Part One

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Fun Times with “Shoo, Turkey” Call and Response Game for Thanksgiving

I usually had a difficult time getting some fun stuff in for Thanksgiving for my first and second graders because they were getting ready for

Keep It Kinesthetic: Non-Locomotor Movement for Concepts, Stress Relief, and Distance

Carl Orff stated that “Dance has the closest relationship to music. My idea and the task that I set myself was a regeneration of music

Distance Learning: Memes to Help, Part 2

As I type this, many of my music teacher friends and relatives are living through the planning or first day stages of distance learning

Distance Learning Tips: Memes to Help, Part 3

Right now, many of you have already started school. Some are still waiting, because your district might have postponed the start of school, hoping to

Distance Learning Tips: Memes to Help, Part 1

I am going to be honest: I have felt pretty helpless as my former colleagues are planning, worrying, buying, and collaborating to