student engagement

3 min read 2023-01-24 00:06:44

100th Day of School Activities

100 days of school is a fun milestone to celebrate every year! Some schools go all out with 100th day activities like dressing up as 100-year-olds,

2 min read 2023-01-16 19:00:00

Extreme weather is a high-interest topic for so many elementary students. The Extreme Weather Digital Research Project freebie is jam-packed with

2 min read 2023-01-11 17:00:00

It’s January, and in many places, that means cold weather–and possibly some snow. It may be hard to capture students’ attention now that most

3 min read 2023-01-09 19:00:00

Amazon is a teacher's best friend! There are so many great finds that make classroom life just a little bit easier. Here are the 5 most grabbed

3 min read 2023-01-04 03:00:16

The first lesson with a new student is such an important one. I always try to ensure the student leaves my studio feeling happy and inspired. I want

4 min read 2023-01-03 19:00:00

Are you looking to refresh your students reading skills for the second half of the school year? Everyone talks about the summer slump, but the winter

3 min read 2022-12-26 19:00:00

As students return from a long break, it's important to take some time to revisit classroom expectations and routines. New Year's Bingo is the

1 min read 2022-12-20 05:40:45

Who is an ideal student for a music studio? Of course it depends on who YOU are and what you are looking for in a student. We can define “ideal

4 min read 2022-12-14 19:00:00

I love a themed day! The week before break can feel like an eternity sometimes, but themed days can shake things up for you and your students. So

2 min read 2022-12-14 04:41:36

As teachers, I am sure all of us are constantly looking for ways to motivate our students to practice. I have an idea to share! Recently I moved from

8 min read 2022-12-05 19:00:00

Class slides benefit you and your students and can be used for SO many things throughout the day! Help create that calm and inviting classroom

1 min read 2022-11-23 17:00:00

Most schools are gearing up for December break, and students’ attention spans are likely to grow shorter each day. But crafting a video-based

5 min read 2022-11-20 19:00:00

The days leading up to a school break can feel never ending! Students are excited and teachers are ready for some time to unwind and recharge.

5 min read 2022-11-17 00:17:34

On Tuesday, November 8th, the Center for Teaching Excellence and Innovation (CTEI) hosted a discussion on re-engaging students for the fall semester.

3 min read 2022-11-02 12:33:00

Around the semester midpoint you may be noticing that some of your students are becoming overwhelmed, may lack motivation, or feel disconnected from