Snapshots of Classroom Management 3: Discipline
Discipline is one of the hardest things to accomplish in the classroom whether it be in a church or a school. It’s hard to remain the calm one, but as a teacher, it is a Read more…
SALE-a-bration
This is my birthday month as well as my 4th Anniversary of being Cancer FREE!!!!!!! Â This is not some big marketing ploy, I want to celebrate and to do so in every aspect of my Read more…
Snapshots of Classroom Management 2: Habits
Good planning habits are essential to success in any classroom whether it be in a church or a school. It’s hard to be successful as a teacher without the necessary tool of having a Read more…
Snapshots of Classroom Management 1: Antsy Pants
Several years ago one of my choir directors came to me and said, “I tend to lose control of my kids when I am handing out or collecting instruments.  Do you have any songs that will Read more…
Preschoolers and Music
What are the most important things to teach preschoolers in music? Steady beat, steady beat, and steady beat. I am only half joking. (smile) In preschool music we are concern about the development of Read more…
PTAC – Houston
What a great day in Houston yesterday! Â Here are the promised links to get some of the products that I referred to or demonstrated in my classes. Songs and Chants for Antsy Pants -Â www.kathiehillmusic.com Love, Read more…
Teaching Singing
I have been asked, “But if he plays an instrument is it really important that he sing?” Teaching children to sing is important and there are several methods to accomplish this. Here are a few Read more…
The Gift of Music
Through the rest of that summer and the next year God would gently teach me that my identity was not in being a writer, a mom, a wife, a music teacher, a piano teacher, or a Kid’s Choir Director.
Parking Dynamics
So many of you loved seeing the pics of Parking Notes. Â I really appreciate all your words of encouragement. Â Here are some pics of Parking Dynamics. Â This game is similar to Parking Notes, but has Read more…
Parking Notes
I demonstrated my homemade version of this game at several conferences this year. It is not only a favorite of my younger students, but also a favorite with conferees in my classes. Â I am very Read more…