I’ve been at this teaching gig for a few years now. And one thing that never ceases to amaze me is exactly how much there is to get done in the spring! Everything from solos to learn for Solo and Ensemble Contest to organizing the Talent Show Fundraiser. The sheer amount of things to get [...]
This neat little composing/lyric writing group has been forming out of my 5th grade chorus. It all started when Alex and Dillon wrote this crazy little ditty about a headless carnivore (that’s right you heard it) to the tune of “I Believe I Can Fly”. Then one of the other 5th graders Nate learned how [...]
Today there is one more day of school left before break. I’ve been watching the Nutcracker with both the the 1st and 2nd grades. So far it’s been a hit. The boys enjoy the fight scene while the girls are enamored by all the pretty costumes.
On Tuesday we had our only Christmas concert in Iroquois [...]
The kids sang and performed beautifully yesterday at our make-up Christmas Concert. I was amazed at the huge number of parents that made it to listen to our program! Our little gym was PACKED. But a number of good things came from the event. I realized that everyone can hear the [...]
Due to icy roads school was cancelled yesterday. Along with school my Pre-K to 3rd grade Christmas program got cancelled too. Now the problem begins…….Scheduling a date for this program is tricky at best in September. At this time during the year it’s almost impossible to get the MS gym. Right [...]
Tonight my Middle School chorus presented Jack and the Beanstalk. It was totally student run. I have never been so proud of kids in a musical I directed. I can’t wait to see what we accomplish for the Christmas Concert. I’ve posted the pictures on flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/bmuench/sets/72157602331695555/
This is so funny. And it’s 5th graders! Watch here.
Ashley would be someone great to talk about with my 5th graders!
A few years ago at a conference a presenter gave me that idea of keeping a “Smile File”. It’s a file that I put encouraging notes or articles in so that I can refer to them when I’m feeling down or like I’m not quite sure of my teaching potenial. I can reach in a [...]
