One of my biggest successes from last year was the addition of a travel music lab. My students who were in lab had a lot of fun & learnt so much at the same time.
How to Build & Run a Successful Travelling Music Lab (Guest Post)
Productivity
Lazin’ Around … Teaching Style
Over the summer, I like to make a list of tasks that I want to accomplish before the rush of a new school year starts. While I like to relax as much as the next person, there is something about extended periods of doing nothing that just doesn't work for me. Rather than making a big list (like I usually do), this year I thought I would focus on big-picture goals or ideas that I could easily get into ... once the euphoria of lazing on the deck wears off. Here are the resources that will help me reach those big picture goals!
The Best Productivity Tool For Busy Teachers
I LOVE checklists, to-do lists, call-it-what-you-want lists. But, what I don't like is all the small slips of paper or post-its hanging out on my desk. Or, having to choose my purse size based on whether my to-do notebook fits inside with everything else. I know that Google Keep has changed the way that I handle my to-do list substantially. This is my review of the app & how it can improve your productivity!
The Dreaded June Slide
June. The weather is perfect for dinners on the patio, a fantastic fruity drink in hand, kids running around with their friends not to be seen for hours, visiting with friends in the extended evenings & relaxing in the sun (or shade, if you burn like I do). Or, perhaps your June looks a little more like our home & you are ready for summer to be here. These are the signs that your students or you are done ... & what to do to keep the excitement going until the very last lesson.
5 Ideas To Avoid Burnout
At this time of year, I am always torn between finishing out the year with a bang & wanting to get going on next year's plans. So this week, I wanted to share the articles & ideas that kept my excitement up ... during a time of year that typically leads to burn out.
The Traveling Teacher’s Guide to Scheduling Students
Registration is in full swing in my studio & that means I am deep into scheduling. While I love many aspects of travel teaching, I will admit to feeling a wee bit jealous of my in-studio colleagues when it comes to scheduling. While I have learnt that scheduling will always be a jigsaw puzzle for travel teachers, there are ways to ensure that your final schedule doesn't become a headache for the rest of the year. This is your guide to scheduling your travel schedule!
Avoiding the Rotating Door Syndrome
This month on The Unfinished Lesson, we will be looking at ways to retain clients. With registration coming up in many studios, it is important to remind students & parents alike why they just HAVE to stay with you for another year. Find out best tips for increasing your re-enrollment rates & tracking your success!
