Did you miss me? 🙂 I had a really great spring break week! I didn’t make it through my whole list, but did get some major projects crossed off – like doing my taxes, working on some songs I need to write, establishing contact with local bookstores about carrying my book (Pajama School), catching up […]
Key Signature Theme Progress
Has anyone else been emphasizing key signatures this month? Or have you tried another theme for the month? I’d love to hear your thoughts on what has worked well, what hasn’t worked well, and any other ideas for improvement. Also, does anyone have ideas for future themes? Also…just so you know, I scheduled my spring […]
Earn Swagbucks Just By Searching the Web
I’ve been hearing about Swagbucks for a while now, and finally decided to check it out in more detail. (A friend of mine has been using this for several months now and loves it!) It was a piece of cake to sign up! Then all you have to do is download their search toolbar to […]
Group Music Class – Songs from Around the World and Key Signature Games
Tuesday evening, we held our fifth Private Eye Workshop of the year. Our theme for this one was Folk Songs from Around the World. Here are some picture highlights from the event: In keeping with our Key Signature theme for the month, we started out with a game. One at a time, I had each […]
Free Pre-Reading Arrangement of Come Christians, Join to Sing
If you’re not already a regular reader of Susan Paradis’ Teacher Resources blog, you really should be! She has all sorts of wonderful worksheets and game ideas. Check out this great little pre-reading arrangement she just posted of Come Christians, Join to Sing. I’m always looking for more good music options for those pre-reading students. […]
Key Signature Game with Mr. Whacker!
As I mentioned Friday, I’m doing a “Simon Says” game this week to reinforce our key signature theme of the month. I wasn’t quite sure how to adapt the idea to a private lesson, but after a bit of brainstorming, this is what I came up with. I have the student spread out two sets […]
