by Jennifer Shaw | Nov 18, 2024 | 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 | 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 | 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...
by Jennifer Shaw | Nov 4, 2024 | Conference Materials, Teacher Talk |
Teacher Talk: Conference! “Tell me, I forget. Show me, I remember. Involve me, I understand.” ~Carl Orff I hope you are gearing up for an exciting American Orff Schulwerk Association (AOSA) conference, November 13-16, 2024 in Des Moines, Iowa! Filled with rich...
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...
