by Jennifer Shaw | Oct 28, 2024 | Back to School, Lessons, Teacher Talk |
When The Cat’s Away, The Mice Need To Play! Sub-Plan Ideas There are times when I would rather go to school and push through feeling lousy than make sub-plans. Our subs are typically not musicians or music teachers. And on top of it all, our students need us to be...
by Jennifer Shaw | Oct 28, 2024 | Teacher Talk |
Teacher Talk This is such a Roger Sams phrase! It makes so much sense! Of course, you know what teacher talk means…all those thoughts, good ideas, insecurities, doubts, and small gems of victory we carry around with us that in many ways might only make sense to us...
by Jennifer Shaw | Oct 28, 2024 | Teacher Talk |
Something has been on my mind that is important to share with you! Collaborating with MIE is exciting for me in a couple of different ways. About 2 years ago, I reached out to Beth Ann Hepburn to answer a call put out by AOSA about mentoring teachers. I’ve always had...
by Jennifer Shaw | Oct 25, 2024 | Resources, Teacher Talk |
Concerts! How many of you are already thinking about concerts for this year? You might be, especially if it’s been scheduled in December or sooner! Concert performances are exciting, especially for the kids, and they can demonstrate all the great things you do in the...
by Jennifer Shaw | Oct 25, 2024 | Resources, Teacher Talk |
Concerts! Part II Ah concerts….sometimes a double-edged sword. Process over product or product over process, getting a framework in place is a good starting point. I am committed to having our concerts reflect much of what we do in the classroom. I will...
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...
