Engaging Students in Their Learning
Does this sound familiar? It is the start of a new school year. Both teachers and students are excited about the potential of a new year. Classes and timetables are… Read more Engaging Students in Their Learning →
Teaching Critical and Creative Thinking in the Classroom
Everyone is born with the ability to think critically and creatively. However, as teachers we often see both creativity and critical thinking skills stifled in preference for more “academic” pursuits.… Read more Teaching Critical and Creative Thinking in the Classroom →
Easy Recorder Composition
One of my most favorite classroom activities to do is Composition. I just love, after teaching students the basics, watching them go through the creative process. I just love watching… Read more Easy Recorder Composition →
Super Six and the Elements of Music – Dynamics
Welcome to the third blog post in this series about using the Super Six while teaching the Elements of Music. This post is all about the Element of Music –… Read more Super Six and the Elements of Music – Dynamics →
Elements of Music and the Super Six – Timbre
Teaching The Elements of Music to students is a tough ask. Most of the time, your students simply come to class wanting only to “make noise”. They don’t want to… Read more Elements of Music and the Super Six – Timbre →
Elements of Music and the Super Six – Rhythm
My teaching career started way back in 2001. At first, I was a substitute (casual) teacher, and I remember, on very first day, being thrown in the deep end and… Read more Elements of Music and the Super Six – Rhythm →
How to Teach Recorder Like a Boss
Many years ago, in my second year of teaching, I was shocked, and a little horrified that I was to teach the Recorder to my Year 7 and 8 Music… Read more How to Teach Recorder Like a Boss →
FREE Stuff for Your Music Classroom
Last week I was happy to reach a mini milestone in my little Teachers Pay Teachers store – I gained 700 followers! YIPPEE!!! And, I have to say that my… Read more FREE Stuff for Your Music Classroom →
How Making Connections Helps Students Learn
It’s no secret that I love using the Super Six in my Music lessons. I can’t even imagine teaching a lesson without using them. These strategies have become an automatic… Read more How Making Connections Helps Students Learn →