Let the Games Begin
Summer Games are just around the corner. I love the summer games and am so excited to watch them. Â Are you? Gymnastics are my favorite! While you are relaxing watching the games and enjoying the Read more…
Pentatonic Hymns
Here is a list of pentatonic hymns and some that are simply harmony hymns that can be used in choir. Â These can be used with voices, bells, boomwhackers, or any other pitched instruments. Jesus Loves Read more…
I Want FREE Products!!!!!
I want FREE products!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  That what it looks like my son is saying here.  Actually, he pitched a fit to get on the “wo wo” with Daddy.  So I put him up there and when my Read more…
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…