Your Monday Motivation Hey there Reader! It's almost time...summer is coming. While you're in the midst of all the busy, it can be challenging to remember that (as my mom used to say) this too shall pass. Let this be your reminder to take a moment to reflect on the wonderful moments like how proud you are of the performance your kiddos just did. Then think for just a second about how it will feel when the year is over. What are you most looking forward to? Hit reply and let me know....

Your Monday Motivation Hey, Hi, Ho Reader, I know you already know this, but I'm gonna say it again. Spring is like a miracle for me. All the tiny periods of growth happening over like a month or so are amazing. Your classroom is the same. Sometimes, especially as an elementary music teacher, you don't see the growth, because your students are young and learn rather slowly. But that doesn't mean you're not making a difference. You ARE making a difference every day Reader. Try to notice that...

Your Monday Motivation Hi my friend Reader, I know...you've heard this one before. But let's look at it differently today. I've been a little discouraged lately. I teach guitar lessons after school, and I've recently lost 3 students. I know this always happens at this time of the year, but it doesn't stop me from second-guessing myself. What did I do wrong? Why don't they like my class? What can I do better. When I reach out to inquire, inevitably, my student has sports or something else...