by Emily Maurek | Nov 13, 2023 | FS-General, Move It
The candy canes have gone wild to the music of Trepak from The Nutcracker! Created by green-screen expert and FAME-Endorsed teacher trainer David Rankine, this Move It! will delight your students and community this holiday season! Download the movement directions...
by Emily Maurek | Nov 7, 2023 | FS-General, Webinars
“The Nutcracker” comes alive when children are invited to actively participate; to become dancers and respond appropriately and musically to each character’s signature music. At the same time, each selection offers an opportunity to expand students’ creative movement...
by Emily Maurek | Oct 16, 2023 | Articles, FS-General
As a First Steps in Music© Teacher Trainer, the most common concern I hear about the workout is that teachers can’t fit all 8 parts into each lesson. I have the luxury of seeing all my Kindergarten and 1st Grade classes for 45 minutes once per 5-day...
by Emily Maurek | Jan 18, 2021 | Articles, CS-General, FS-General
5 Free Tech Resources to Integrate into First Steps By Amy M. Burns With our teaching situations in a constant state of change from in-person with restrictions, to hybrid, to remote, keeping the First Steps in Music for Preschool and Beyond...
by Emily Maurek | Jan 18, 2021 | Articles, FS-General
Winter Songs and Dances to Light in the Darkest Months By Stephanie Schall-Brazee Celebrating the seasons in the music classroom is very special! The following are a few of my favorite activities to share during November and December. Although it is the...
by Tom Hawley | Sep 27, 2020 | Articles, FS-General
by Peter Amidon Dear Singing Friends, I have joined the ranks what I am sure must be thousands of church choir directors creating virtual choir movies for weekly virtual church services. It is always surprising and moving to listen to the range of individual...
