Cycles of work and rest
This is challah-henge: I love how the early morning sun cast long shadows from such short pieces of dough. During my free time, I bake often for my family and friends. I made this dough the night before and rested it overnight in the fridge. Now, after dividing it into three sections, the challah is resting again […]
Giving and receiving feedback
This month my flute and piano students worked together on duets and trios , and my group class students in the Rhythmic-Solfège program prepared for their end-of-year exit evaluations. I introduced the idea of giving each other feedback – students giving and receiving comments as colleagues, peer-to-peer. I know I have amazing students, but they […]
Teaching in community
I had a lovely meeting today with fellow music teachers who are teaching the same group music class curriculum as I am, the Rhythmic-Solfège program. I am in the Boston area, two teachers are in Colorado, and the fourth is in Utah. The most effective professional development I have ever attended is a meeting with […]