August 20, 2017

Classroom Reveal 2017-2018

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After many hours of working in my room, I'm FINALLY ready to reveal my music room for this year! Here is a view of my room as you walk into it. I am super lucky to have a pretty big room! Here's a panoramic view of my room: I decided on a travel theme this year, and I have to say, this might be one of my favorites! I love the colors in the theme, AND I love that it fits in with my school's theme of "Oh, the places you'll go!" I really tried to be intentional this year to not cover every single wall with something, so that kids could learn in an engaging setting but not …

August 01, 2017

Choosing a Theme for Your Music Classroom

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For many years in my classroom, I did not use a theme in my classroom...I simply decorated with whatever fun, colorful decor I had in my closet. But a few years ago--probably through Pinterest--I discovered that teachers were choosing themes for their classroom, and decided I wanted to try that too. Over the last few years, I've tried several different themes, and now I look forward to choosing a theme and implementing it in my room. Here are some ideas and strategies for choosing a theme for your music room! Why use a theme? First, why use a theme in your classroom? To me, it's a great w…

August 24, 2016

First Day Music Lessons {BTS Blog Hop}

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I have been super busy lately preparing for the new school year in my music room! Since Back-to-School has been on everyone's mind lately, I am teaming up with a group of great music bloggers for a Back-to-School Music Blog Hop! The blog hop includes six blog posts about Back-to-School in the music room, from lessons, to organization, to games, and more! To continue on the blog hop, keep clicking the picture at the end of each post to hop to the next blog! Here are my tips for first day lessons in the music room: #1: Play some name games! Whether you've been teaching at the same school fo…

August 20, 2016

Music Room Reveal {2016-2017}

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I'm really excited to link up with Tracy King from Mrs. King Rocks to blog with a tour of my classroom! Here is a view of just outside my door. I chose a monster theme for my classroom this year! I had this personalized at this Etsy store . Here is a view of the first part of my classroom. I am really lucky to have LOTS of cabinet space as well as movement space! I hung the hand drums with 3-M hooks, and my word wall is included in my Monster-themed music classroom set . On the far left of my counter are bins with tennis balls, manipulatives, and more, and on the far left of the wall are my L…

August 22, 2015

Classroom Reveal {2015-2016}

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I'm really excited to link up with Tracy King from Mrs. King Rocks to blog about what's on my wall and in my classroom! Here is a view of the first part of my classroom; I chose a jungle theme for my classroom this year! I'm really, really lucky to have a fairly large space in my classroom. I have been in other situations, with itty-bitty rooms, and appreciate the large space I now have! I like to label all of my drawers to I remember what's in them...I have so many that otherwise I'd forget! The bins you see on the left of the picture are used for my grade-level materials;…