Planning & Organization Melanie Butcher Planning & Organization Melanie Butcher

Spring Cleaning for Your Choir Room🌷🎵

Springtime is here and it’s time for a little decluttering and organization in the choir room! Middle school choir teacher, Melanie, shares practical tips to achieve this goal efficiently. From setting timer goals for teachers to involving students in a "Choir Clean Up Day," check out these actionable steps for a refreshed and orderly space. Happy spring cleaning! 🌷🎶

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Choir Sub Plans, Planning & Organization Melanie Butcher Choir Sub Plans, Planning & Organization Melanie Butcher

3 Days of Choir Sub Plans for the Non-Music Substitute 🤧🎶

Ever been faced the dilemma of being sick but torn between soldiering through or writing meticulous sub plans? The struggle is real, especially if it is difficult to find subs. Melanie, with over 20 years in the classroom, shares her Choir Sub Plans tailored for the non-music substitute teacher. Divided into 3 days, these plans engage students creatively during your absence, offering activities like planning virtual choir tours and designing a new musical. Remember, keeping the music alive doesn't always need your physical presence. Embrace these imaginative sub plans for a joyful return to your choir room. 🎶

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New Teachers, Planning & Organization Melanie Butcher New Teachers, Planning & Organization Melanie Butcher

🎶First Year Choir Teachers: Tips for Effective Communication📱

As a first-year middle or high school choir teacher, effective communication with parents is crucial for a successful choir program. Learn valuable tips, including using a comprehensive choir handbook 📚, incorporating technology and apps 📱, sending choir newsletters 📧, involving parents 👪, and managing challenging parent emails 📬. Discover how building positive relationships through regular communication enhances parent support and fosters a love of music in your choir students. 🎵

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