Affirmations aren't magic. But said out loud, together, again and again, they become part of how kids see themselves and how they treat each other. That's worth building into your classroom on purpose.

If there’s one thing that has completely transformed my classroom management, it’s this: Make everything musical or rhythmic. Music activates both hemispheres of the brain and instantly creates a playful, engaging tone. And when things feel playful, students are so much more likely to participate and follow expectations. Here are some of my favorite ways to bring music into your daily routines: 🎶 Beginning of Class Songs Start your class the same way every day with a simpl

As a Music Teacher, I find myself trying to explain the importance of respect to my students at the beginning of every school year. I’ve found that respect can be quite an abstract concept for younger students. We tell them to show respect, but forget to tell them HOW. It’s important to give kids practical steps for showing respect so that they can be successful. We are happy to inform you that we’ve created a song, lesson plan, activities and PowerPoint slides just for this