Three Sneaky Assumptions... Have you ever heard this quote supposedly said about the invention of the telephone? “This thing is unnecessary, it’s intrusive, and frankly, we have better ways of communication!” Sounds ridiculous now, right? But at the time, it reflected a real hesitation—people assumed something new meant something bad. That it would
Why intentional listening matters in music education Guess what?! One of your most valuable teaching activities that is making a difference for today's post-covid generation … is INTENTIONAL LISTENING. Intentional listening enables children to sit, focus, and truly absorb what's being shared! Think about it- Right now, we're seeing a generation of children
How to get rid of destructive criticisms in music education Most music teachers struggle to feel fully supported by their school administration and fellow colleagues, students and parents because of everyday things that are said including feedback, judgements and criticisms. This leaves them feeling like music isn’t given enough priority amongst other
Kindergarten Music Lesson Plans How to create kindergarten music lesson plans — a practical guide Creating kindergarten music lesson plans that actually work — lessons where 5-year-olds are engaged, learning, and having fun — requires a very different approach to planning for older grades. This guide walks you through the structure, activities,
Developing a Music Appreciation Curriculum for Primary or Elementary School Music plays a vital role in a child’s development. It stimulates creativity, improves focus, and fosters emotional expression. For primary school students, music appreciation can open the door to a lifelong love of music. But how
How to THRIVE as a music teacher - Music Teachers' Spark Podcast Are you going into another year of music teaching feeling overwhelmed or like it could be impossible to keep up with? Or maybe you’ve had a tough year last year and already feel like you’ve given up because it all feels
NSW Curriculum Changes for K-6 Music A guideline to the changes in the NSW Creative Arts Curriculum for anyone teaching K-6 Music. The New South Wales Creative Arts Syllabus is changing. NESA (The NSW Education Standards Authority) have announced changes this year to the Creative Arts Syllabus that has
Don't wait for a "free lunch" We’ve all heard the saying: “There’s no such thing as a free lunch.” But how often do we take that advice to heart? Today’s episode is a little different—and really special—because I’m taking you on an “inside out” journey of the Fun Music Curriculum by exploring this
Self talk for Music Teachers We all know we need to take care of ourselves to be the best teacher, colleague, spouse, parent, and person we can be. This includes taking care of both physical and mental well-being. What I wasn’t aware of until recently was how impactful it is to take everyday
Behaviour Management Strategies for Music Teaching Eat, sleep, teach music, repeat…For most this is the treadmill of teaching life we start to settle into at this time of the year! But when was the last time you looked at what’s ACTUALLY working? Especially with behaviour management? In this episode, I’m breaking down the
