Your First Year as an Elementary Music Teacher: A Practical Guide for New Educators

Each year, college graduates start jobs teaching elementary music, but not all of them are provided with the direction that they need at the beginning of their career.Very few school districts have clearly stated expectations for what elementary students should know and be able to do in music, so teachers are on their own developing and presenting daily lessons.Your First Year as an Elementary Music Teacher offers a much-needed resource specifically written for K-5 music teachers and walks you through the challenges and triumphs of your first year in the classroom, building a strong foundation for a fulfilling career. From pre-planning essentials to engaging, ready-to-use lesson plans, this book provides practical tools and expert advice to help you succeed.Part I of the book addresses immediate concerns prior to the start of the school year and in the first few weeks: meeting school staff, organizing your music classroom and teaching materials, and preparing lessons.Part II continues