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“Feeling Overwhelmed? Your Survival Guide to a Strong Start in Music Teaching”
You walk into your new music room, see the empty bulletin boards and stacks of instruments, and the reality hits: This is real. Whether...
Cheryl Baker
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“Don’t Skip the Small Stuff: Transitions, Tantrums, and Teacher Sanity”
t’s easy to focus all your energy on planning exciting lessons and engaging activities—but what happens between those activities can be...
Cheryl Baker
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Rules, Relationships, and Respect: Building a Strong Foundation in the Music Room
Before the first drum is tapped or song is sung, two things will shape your entire school year: the rules you enforce and the...
Cheryl Baker
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Steps 3 & 4: Plan Engaging Lessons and Set Clear Procedures in the Music Room
The secret to a smooth-running music classroom? Solid plans and clear procedures. In this post, we’ll explore two essential steps for...
Cheryl Baker
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Step 2 to a Great Music Year: Build or Learn Your Curriculum
Before you can plan fun and engaging lessons, you need a solid roadmap. That’s where your program of studies comes in. Whether your...
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Rejuvinating During the Summer
If you are like me, my school just let out for the summer! YAY! 8 weeks of being on my own schedule. My to do list includes creating...
Cheryl Baker
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Springing Back Strong
We finally made it to spring break. One week and two weekends of no schedules, rest and relaxation. Right? Oh, well, if you are smart ...
Cheryl Baker
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Working with Challenging Behaviors in the Classroom
Somehow, I always get them. The children who have some difficulty behaving and following the rules at school.
Cheryl Baker
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Kindergarten and First Grade on the Beat
Have you ever had one of those weeks (or months) where no matter what you do, your students just can’t find the beat?
Cheryl Baker
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Melodies of Organization - Tools and Tips for Managing Your Music Program Materials
The way that I have used to organize my “props” for lessons, varies.
Cheryl Baker
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