Hi everyone! This is Jamie Parker. Like many of you, I’m
getting ready to head back to school soon. This year, I am facing a new
challenge: due to population changes, my school is re-districting. About 1/3 of
my students will be new to my school. In preparation for this change, I have
started to brainstorm how to integrate these new students into my music
classroom. Today, I’ll share my thoughts with you.
These ideas will work for first-year teachers, teachers new
to a position, or experienced teachers who are getting new students.
- Some of the students you will see this year will come with “a story” from their old school/teacher. Try to give each child a fresh start. Everyone deserves a second chance, especially children. Your students have had an entire summer to grow, and they will be entering a new environment. Greet every child positively and seek the good in each student to avoid a self-fulfilling prophecy.
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