#TeacherTipTuesday: Two Helpful Items This Year!
"Wait... Did I Pack My Boomwhackers or Bury Them?"
Every year as I attempt to pack up my classroom, I laugh (and wince) at this spot-on meme from We Are Teachers:
“Every year I tell myself I'm going to pack up my classroom in a neat, organized way so that setting it up again next year will be quick and easy. And every year, I end up packing like I've been accused of a crime and only have 10 minutes to hide all my belongings before fleeing the country forever.”
Yep—that’s me. But despite the yearly chaos, I do try to leave a few things that my September-self will thank me for. Two of my favorite finds from last year were:
🎶 Boomwhackers® Tote Bag (https://boomwhackers.com/products/boomwhackers-tote-bag) – If you've struggled with storing Boomwhackers, this tote is a game-changer. No more falling off the wall or piling them in a corner. It’s practical for classroom storage and transporting them for performances.
🎨 Demco StickTogether® Starry Night Poster (https://www.demco.com/demco-reg-upstart-reg-sticktogether-reg-masterpiece-starry-night-mosaic-sticker-puzzle-poster) – I saw several music educators raving about these and had to try it. It became a year-long incentive that had my students guessing the mystery mural while earning stickers for great behavior. I highly recommend this one or a simpler version for younger learners.
🌞 Looking Ahead to Summer
I’m gearing up for a creative summer full of music and learning. I’ll be:
Sharing fresh play-along videos, tech tips, and teacher tools every week or two
Presenting at a popular online music summit
Supporting my daughter in her Broadway Intensive Workshops in NYC
Collaborating more with MusicFirst Elementary (https://www.musicfirstelementary.com/) and Midnight Music (https://midnightmusic.com.au)
Let’s stay connected this summer! I’d love to swap concert ideas, lesson tips, favorite finds, and more. 🎵✨