January and February can hit a middle school chorus teacher square between the eyes. The dark, cold days can be trying ones. It isn’t easy motivating children to sing when they are struggling with the difficulties of getting back into the daily rigor and routine of life. If our classroom management techniques haven’t been as strong […]
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Puppies and Middle School Children-Some Classroom Management ideas
During summer, I like to reflect on the previous school year with my middle school chorus and plan for the next one. I reflect on what worked and what I’d like to do better. I think about why I do things the way I do them, and how I can tweak and improve my work […]
Why Won’t My Middle School Choir Sing? Part 1
“Why won’t my middle school choir sing?” I saw the above comment a while back on a Facebook Music Group, and it reminded me of my early years of teaching this very unique age group. It’s frustrating, and I believe it’s quite commonly experienced in middle school choral classrooms across America. You ask yourself, “Why […]