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This is the place for discovering the ‘how-to,’ ‘if-then,’ and ‘what-next.’ Soak up the info and go out to create, sing, dance, bake, run, hike, and climb. You’re a world changer who just needs a little nudge and a reminder that you can do it.
Back to School Teaching Advice
Mentors. Workshops. Levels Courses. Experiences. Here are ten pieces of wisdom I’ve gained from music education.
Fall Wardrobe Ideas: Some of My Personal Favorite Teacher Items
A few of my favorite teacher wardrobe items
Almost August…Almost Back to School
What’s on your mind as it’s almost the back to school season?
Start the New Year with These Five Teacher Goals
Head into 2023 with these five classroom goals!
Some of My Favorite Things in 2022
I’m sharing the things I loved this year by category: books, workouts, podcasts, clothing.
ALW Peloton December Workout Calendar
December Workout Calendar: Peloton Arms and Light Weights
Novembarre Peloton Workout Calendar.
Novembarre Peloton Workout Calendar. One barre class. Every Day. Ten minutes.
Free Halloween Candy Speech Activity
Free Halloween Activity! Students learn a short rhythmic phrase, work in small groups to create new sections based on candy names, and perform in rondo form.
Three Lesson Ideas for October
A book. A game. A song. Three lesson ideas you can use this October!
Beginning a Middle School Choir
These are the things I did when I knew I’d be starting a MS choir this fall after almost three years without it.
What Older Students Don’t Want to do Their First Day of Class
Three things that students don’t want to do on the first day (and they’re probably the same things you don’t want to do on your first day back!)
How I Prepare for Back to School
How I get all of the things ready to go for the next school year
What is Saving My Life Right Now
Current favorites. Things that are making all the difference. What I’m loving lately.
Three Things You Can Do for Your Mindset as You Return Back to Teaching This Fall
Back to School Mindset: expecting to be tired, set aside time for something joyful, give yourself grace
Five Things You’d Never Know About Me
Welcome! This is a great post to get to know me: my skills, my lack of skills, what I love (and don’t love) and some moments that shaped me into who you’ll know me to be now.