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. […]
“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 […]
“Bloom where you’re planted” is an expression that means take advantage of the opportunities that come your way, where you live, every day. It’s easy to find yourself unhappy with life’s circumstances and compare yourself to others around you.The grass is truly not greener on the other side! You are blessed! Just look around, take […]
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 […]
Aloha is a beautiful Hawaiian word that is translated as both hello and goodbye. It is also an expression of showing love. I am finding out that this word is actually considered a way of life by Hawaiians. While researching the word, I found that there is an actual Hawaiian law called “The Aloha Spirit” […]
In 1998, the inspiration for Blueprints for Life came from attending character education workshops for teachers in Indianapolis. It was the beginning of the journey that led to writing songs and creating puppet characters. Organization was one of the first songs I wrote, and what a thrill it was to find that my students loved […]
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 […]
The final weeks of school are always difficult. The weather is nice, and most students have their minds on summer activities, not school work! Okay, let’s be honest, that applies to teachers and staff too! So how do you keep your sense of humor and not turn into a grouchy teacher? The answer is to […]
Each year in the spring I teach a unit about the Instrument Families. It is the perfect time of year to introduce the instruments, especially since the fifth grade is preparing to transition into band or orchestra at middle school in the Fall. Our local band and orchestra teachers visit my fifth grade classes during […]
Problems – we all have them! The important thing is learning how to work through our problems and take steps to solve them. Each school year, I spend two weeks in my classroom singing and discussing the super power word “Problem Solving”. At the beginning of music class, we sing the song “Problem Solving” […]