I’m not going to lie, dealing with behaviors in church is really tough. It’s not school, and it’s only a few hours (maybe only one!) a week—so there’s no time for bad behaviors, right? Wrong. Other people think that church kids should be the best kids. Also wrong. Now, I am not saying you will… Continue reading Dealing with Difficult Behaviors in Church
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Routines You Need in the Music Room
All teachers know that classroom management is essential for learning. This is very true in the music room—without classroom management, how can you play instruments or do dances? An essential part of classroom management are routines. Routines keep things orderly. And if students do them enough, they will be so second nature that you do… Continue reading Routines You Need in the Music Room
Phrases for Classroom Management in the Music Room
Classroom management is so important. Without classroom management, no one learns anything. These are a few phrases for classroom management in the music room. Everyone develops different phrases to keep their class running. These are the phrases that keep me grounded. They keep my classes running. They keep my students (mostly) in line. I hope… Continue reading Phrases for Classroom Management in the Music Room
Really Specific Classroom Management Systems for the Music Room
Classroom management systems in the music room…. It can be a difficult thing. It is difficult because elementary music teachers teach every single kid in the whole school. And some classes are better behaved than others. And unfortunately, we still have to deal with the really difficult classes. And we all know, that nothing gets… Continue reading Really Specific Classroom Management Systems for the Music Room