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About this book
Finally, a "how to" book for music teachers.
New to Teaching music and Struggling to get your room set up? Frustrated after a year of trial and error? Starting to burn out and need some new ideas to infuse excitement into your programs?
Look no further! Help is on the way!
Did you know that 3 out of 5 teachers quit during their first five years of teaching? Why? They feel disconnected and under-supported. Lessons from the Music Room provides both support AND connection for the new (and veteran) music teacher.
Discover the secrets to teaching music that your professors left out! It's like you are sitting down with your mentor teacher sharing time saving tips and useful ideas.
An incredibly valuable resource for all music teachers!
In this book you will:
Discover practical tips on everything from the first day to the end-of-year performance Find insightful ideas for planning your lessons Read to Inspiring stories to assist in overcoming behavior issues Gain sage advice on working with administration and colleagues Find loads of downloadable forms for nearly every situation Learn to reduce stress and have more fun Unlock the secrets to becoming a super-star teacher!
Even if you've been teaching for a while, there are strategies for the experienced teacher that will transform your music program at your school! The students will love you! Your administrator will beam! Your parents will give you rave reviews!
With 28 years of classroom tested experience, these gems of advice and proven strategies, will prepare you to hit the ground running on the first day of school!
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Table of contents
- Cover Page
- Praise for Lessons from the Music Room
- Half-Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Preface
- Lesson 1 My Philosophy
- Lesson 2 Setting up your space for success
- Lesson 3 Procedures, Procedures, Procedures
- Lesson 4 Visuals and Props. Staying Organized
- Lesson 5 Performance Groups
- Lesson 6 Lesson Planning
- Lesson 7 Know the Children and Their Behaviors
- Lesson 8 Getting The Students To Do What You Want
- Lesson 9 Listening Lessons
- Lesson 10 Movement and Dance
- Lesson 11 See It, Say It, Do It, Know It
- Lesson 12 Tutoring Alone or In a Big Group
- Lesson 13 Teaching Them How To Get Along With Each Other
- Lesson 14 Life Lessons
- Lesson 15 Put Your Own Oxygen Mask On First
- Lesson 16 Classroom Integration
- Lesson 17 Tips For Parents and the PTA
- Lesson 18 Tips For Your Administrator
- Lesson 19 Tips For General Education Teachers
- Lesson 20 Tips For Veteran Teachers
- Lesson 21 Tips For New Teachers
- Lesson 22 Budgets, Fundraising and Finding Money
- Lesson 23 Working With Special Needs Students and Their Teachers
- Lesson 24 Musicals
- Lesson 25 Talent show ideas
- Lesson 26 Assessment
- Lesson 27 Preparing for a Substitute
- Lesson 28 Wrapping It All Up
- Appendix A Sample First Day of School Script
- Appendix B Sample concert help letter
- Appendix C A Short List of Concert Themes
- Downloadable Forms per Chapter
- Recommended Resources
- About the Author