by Jennifer Shaw | Jan 27, 2025 | Lessons, Teacher Talk |
February 2nd is National Ukulele Day! Yes, it’s true! A day made special for ukulele! Thinking about incorporating the ukulele into your curriculum? Ukuleles can be an excellent tool for teaching melody, rhythm, harmony, form, and style concepts. And simply...
by Jennifer Shaw | Dec 2, 2024 | Teacher Talk |
I am consistently surprised by the magic that puppets bring to the music classroom! What I mean is that the connection kids make, including separating my voice from the puppet’s character, always pleasantly shocks me! The puppet can request just about...
by Jennifer Shaw | Nov 18, 2024 | General Posts, Teacher Talk |
Proactive advocacy No matter your situation, building a foundation of support that underscores the value of your program is an important priority. We know music programs often face scrutiny during budget cuts, shifts in curricular philosophy, leadership, or a...
by Jennifer Shaw | Nov 18, 2024 | Teacher Talk |
Exploration in the Early Years I’ve received a handful of questions about how I structure the early years music classes I teach. Each school’s expectations have been different, but the one thing I have come to learn is that students thrive on...
by Jennifer Shaw | Nov 18, 2024 | General Posts, Resources, Teacher Talk |
Frameworks for Pre-K Lessons Are you teaching Pre-K and looking for a bit of inspiration? Maybe you’re looking for a B-12 shot of inspiration for this unique age group! How might you frame your lesson with Preschoolers? This age group needs a lot of variety in...
by Jennifer Shaw | Nov 18, 2024 | General Posts, Resources, Teacher Talk |
Pre-K students, ages 3-5, represent a unique part in a music teacher’s curriculum. Let’s say you have the pleasure of teaching this age group. In that case, you likely know that your lessons thrive on a variety of short singing and movement activities that...