Things can certainly change quickly in life! This is one of those moments in history where the change affects our whole world! Who would have guessed that we all would be facing a pandemic just a few weeks ago? Did we even fathom what a pandemic really is? One of the hardest things about this […]
Wow – we have entered into a new year and a new decade – 2020! A new year always brings a clean slate and a chance to try new things! This year I am launching a children’s television show on our local Bedford, IN cable station – The Star Station. The show is called Mrs. […]
For many years I’ve been a teacher…more than I care to admit. As the years pass, it becomes easier to use lessons from my files that are convenient and easy to teach. There’s nothing wrong with using materials that have been collected and gleaned over the years. The problem is that all of us […]
“Common sense, common sense, think then act, that’s common sense. Common sense, common sense, use it every day!“ -Becky Muncy In my elementary music classes this month, we are singing and discussing the word “common sense“. The definition of common sense is, “To use sound, practical judgement in every day life. To be able to […]
The holidays have come and gone, and school is back into a routine. Well, with the exception of a weather related delay or cancellation for those of us in a snowy region. The first day back to school, most of my students were sluggish and had a case of the post-holiday blahs! To be […]
Here we go! We are officially into holiday program mode! Get out your jingle bells, Santa costumes, and prepare for lots of rehearsals! How do you survive this crazy season where all the holidays seem to collide at once? The answer is a lot of pre-planning! I’ve been teaching long enough that I have a […]
Well, well, well, well, well, do you want to be well? Then here are some things that you should do… During our lives, we only have one body, and we need to take care of it. That sounds so easy, but it really isn’t! People spend millions of dollars each year on trying to lose […]
If you’re running down the hall, you need to Stop! If you’re talking during class, you need to Stop! Whoa -o- o, self control! Whoa -o- o, self control! -Becky Muncy Self control is not easy. Every day we all struggle with making good choices that will have a positive or negative […]
For many of us, school has been in session for a few weeks. Our voices are taking a big strain talking, and in my job, singing all day. What are some ways that we can protect our voices? Several years ago, I had a lot of problems with my voice, so I went to my […]
School has started, and everyone is working on getting back into the routine of a daily schedule! Each year, Lincoln Elementary picks a year long theme to follow throughout the school year. This year our theme is “Gear Up, Get Ready, Game on!”. Our town of Bedford is very sports oriented thanks to Damon Bailey. This […]
Grants are great! They take big dreams and lots of work! Over the years, I have applied for both local and state-wide grants. I didn’t get them every time I applied, but did succeed several times after lots of hard work. Summer is a great time to apply for grants as a teacher. Schedules are […]
Attitude is defined as a settled way of thinking or feeling about someone or something, typically one that is reflected in a person’s behavior. It can certainly color how your day looks – sunny or bleak! When you wake up in the morning you have a choice to say, “It’s going to be a great […]