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Classroom Management

10 Mistakes of Young Band Directors

10 Mistakes of Young Band Directors

Every year thousands of students graduate college and make the big transition from being a student to becoming a teacher….
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Incorporating Creative Classroom Strategies Today!

Incorporating Creative Classroom Strategies Today!

When attending a Dr. Tim Lautzenheiser clinic, one quote that resonated deeply with me was “Criticize in private, praise in…
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Posture Chant – Quick Tip

Posture Chant – Quick Tip

Quick Tip! Here’s a Posture Chant to help remind your students of the correct posture…in a FUN way! Feet Flat,…
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Stand Tags – for More than Just Learning Names

Stand Tags – for More than Just Learning Names

Do you need to learn 100 names in a very short time?  Try Stand Tags! By seeing the student’s names every…
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Using Student Assistants in Beginner Band

Using Student Assistants in Beginner Band

Inspire Beginners, Create Mentors, and Promote a Culture of Can-Do Learning Starting heterogeneous classes of beginner band students can be…
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Proactive Classroom Management: The Beginning of the Year

Proactive Classroom Management: The Beginning of the Year

There is no better time to establish a cooperative, well-managed classroom than the first week of school. Everything from how…
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