by Jennifer Shaw | Aug 7, 2025 | Back to School, Resources |
How I Started with Music Bulletin Board Ideas When I started at my new school, I walked into a building mid-renovation—not a single music bulletin board was up. I was also adjusting to life in a new country, learning unfamiliar systems, routines, and expectations, all...
by Jennifer Shaw | Oct 28, 2024 | Back to School, Lessons, Teacher Talk |
Framework of Choice Sub-Plan Ideas, Part II Whether it’s you or your sub, having a list of possibilities to use for your music class is reassuring and helpful to everyone. Create a framework to work within. Maybe begin with a video, followed by quiet background...
by Jennifer Shaw | Sep 7, 2024 | Back to School |
Hi Again! Here is Part II of DRUE BULLINGTON’s fantastic article, as originally seen at Teaching With Orff, discussing all things storage and organization! Thanks again, Drue! The Active Music and Movement Classroom: So Much Fun “in Store!” Drue M....
by Jennifer Shaw | Sep 7, 2024 | Back to School |
Hey! I hope this finds off to a great start in your school year! For me this year, I am in a new-ish room, kinda. I may have mentioned our school continues to undergo a major renovation. My room has been painted, new windows installed, same beautiful hardwood...
by Jennifer Shaw | Sep 7, 2024 | Back to School, Teacher Talk |
Breaking the Ice The Start of School, Part II I was curious about how others start their year in the music room, so I asked a handful of people who so graciously contributed by offering their tried and true ways, thank you! There seems to be a common theme around...
by Jennifer Shaw | Sep 3, 2024 | Back to School, Movement |
I am a BIG fan of folk dancing! I’ve chosen to weave it throughout my overall curriculum, K-5. Simply put, folk dancing joyfully brings people together. It’s community building at its best! I’ve used it in the classroom to break the ice at the beginning of a school...
