Most of the world may still be closed for traveling right now, but my students and I have just completed an exhilarating journey Ad Astra (“to the stars”). One of my students has requested a space theme for our annual practice incentive theme for several years, so this past year I determined to make that […]
Time for a Music Spelling Bee!
We finished out our final group piano class this week with a fun game of Music Spelling Bee! Each of the students received a magnetic dry erase board (I really like these from Really Good Stuff and have used them for years!) with magnets and a transparency sheet with a music staff printed on it […]
Free 9-Page Piano Technique Guide
In the past I’ve mentioned the free piano videos that Fred Karpoff, of Entrada Piano, has made available, but I just recently discovered a fabulous free piano technique guide that you can sign up for and download from his website. It’s full of fascinating tidbits that may have you rethinking what you’ve learned and taught […]
Free Beginner Piano Game for Whole and Half Steps
Now that I’ve started offering preschool Piano Expeditions piano camps in the summer, I’m always on the lookout for games and activities that are well-suited to this age. I love to have some sort of simple activity to engage them right at the beginning while everyone is arriving, and this Toads, Tones, and Semitones game […]
Summer Sale in the Bookstore!
Is anyone else here ready for summer? I’m focusing on finishing the semester strong, but I confess that I am counting down the days until summer break! For me this will mean a break from regular piano lessons, a break from homeschooling, a break from teaching writing classes, and time to read and garden and […]
Thousands of Free Clip Art Sets!
I’ve been familiar with Teachers Pay Teachers for a long time, but just decided to try setting up my own store there not long ago. Even though I’ve just barely tapped into all that they have to offer, I’ve enjoyed receiving their weekly email that features an educator and highlights 10 free resources. One of […]
