This Season
 
  • Even from a very early age, music is an innate part of the human experience. Bringing out the instinctual rhythm and musical ability present in young children is a responsibility that falls to…

  • In Pennsylvania, all music teachers in public schools must have a license prior to working in the field. The Pennsylvania Department of Education issues this mandatory credential in accordance with…

  • Some students have a great appreciation for music; others may need help fostering their ability to learn about it. Teachers can use multiple approaches to help kids remain interested while learning…

  • At the beginning of the school year, a teacher may have to assist the parent in helping a preschooler through the anxiety of leaving a parent's side. By the last day of school, the roles may reverse…

  • The end of the school year can be a bittersweet time for many teachers. They have the satisfaction of knowing they've instilled a year's worth of knowledge into their young charges, but it's also a…

  • The AP English Language and Composition course helps students become skilled readers of various types of prose and effective writers within many contexts. Writing in the present tense is one of the…

  • Learning the English language is a challenge for many levels of students. From elementary school kids to those who have arrived from areas of another linguistic tradition, the present tense is one of…

  • A private singing teacher can work with you one-on-one to help you develop your singing voice, and to help you hone in on singing issues that might be unique to you. Taking private lessons at any age…

  • Finding gifts for music teachers need not be a difficult task. You can get creative and select different items based on musical themes. It helps to know interests of the music teacher to be able to…

  • "The Hello, Goodbye Window" is a book by Norton Juster with bright, colorful illustrations by Chris Raschka. It is a book about a little girl who stays with her grandparents, Nanna and Poppy, when her…

  • By meeting your child's teacher, you can gain some insight into what the school day is like for your pupil. While presenting the teacher with a gift upon your first meeting is not required, it is a…

  • Ralph Fletcher's novel, "Flying Solo," is a perfect choice for a teacher looking to explore serious themes of bullying and behavior with middle school students. Reading the novel along with your class…

  • If you are looking to get your child started on a musical instrument, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Lessons are expensive, and can be frustrating for a child who does not grasp onto the…

  • Engage parents and students in fun activities for meet the teacher day at your elementary school. Create activities and presentations to let your parents know that their children are safe with you.…

  • If you have musical skills and a passion to pass them on to others, a career as a music teacher can be deeply rewarding. You have a number of employment options if you become a music teacher,…

  • Music teachers have unique needs for insurance and should carefully review their options in order to stay properly protected. A policy will cover you unless you are found guilty of a criminal charge.

  • Music education is a field in which professionals teach music fundamentals and performance techniques to others. Since music is a complex art that requires knowledge of specific terms and methods,…

  • Teaching is not an easy thing to do when you have kids that are unwilling to learn and do not pay attention. But there are certain things that can be done that will catch their attention and you will…

  • The teachers with Music Education Madness recommend equating vocal exercises to an athlete getting warmed up for a sports event. Vocal exercises also provide students with a focal point to help…

  • At some elementary schools, a dedicated music teacher is in charge of teaching all of the students. But in other schools, due to student-body size or budget constraints, a music teacher is not on…

  • An important area of education for music students and teachers alike is the performing arts. Unfortunately, this category of education is often overlooked or not considered a priority by educational…

  • Getting a bad grade is not the end of the world. Students often have very busy lives that include may extracurricular activities, such as cheerleading, sports and dance classes. These activities can…

  • Whether you would like to buy a gift at the end of the year, during the holidays or just to say "thank you," music teachers appreciate thoughtful presents that show your child appreciates them.…

  • Making instruments is an excellent way for students to learn about music, instrument characteristics and scientific principles of sound. You can lead your class in making several different types of…

  • Pre-colonial African inventions include papyrus paper, mummification and various musical instruments. Find out how these items developed out of Africa with answers from an experienced teacher in this…

  • Who does not remember one of their school music teachers? As a music teacher, you are a bit of a star and the teacher all the students adore. Music teachers work at every level of public education, so…

  • Teaching music to children can be incredibly rewarding. Music, the universal language, can be taught to children of almost any age. However, there are objective requirements that must be met if you…

  • If you have a passion for music and the desire to change lives, a career in music education may be for you. Music education refers to the teaching and learning of all things musical. Education and…

  • Music education is an enjoyable and rewarding career, but for those who would rather teach instruments than head an entire public school music department, a good option is private teaching. Private…