Music Behavior Stars

My first week and a half at Bryant have been great! I have loved getting to know each and every student and we have had a lot of fun making music together in the music room.

On the first music class, all students were welcomed into the newly decorated music room. I loved hearing all of the "oohs!" and "ahs" as students entered the room and saw all of the new things. Some of their favorite new things were the keyboard center (that will be used on special "Music Centers" days), the boomwhacker wall, and the Birthday Gong! They also were given a special spot around the outside of the rug so that I can learn their names more quickly.

First and Second graders started their "Music Behavior Stars" chart as well. Every music class, students have the chance to earn up to 6 stars for following our music class rules. Every day, I add up their stars and once they reach a certain number, they earn a choice day in music class. A choice day could be...music centers, music games day, instrument of your choice day, music movie day. Students earn stars for....

1. Entering the music room quietly and ready to learn
2. Being respectful of the teacher, students and materials
3. Raising their hand
4. Participating to the best of their ability
5. Lining up and going into the halls quietly
***If everyone in the entire class follows these rules the whole time, they can then earn a bonus star!***

So far, students have been doing a great job with these rules and stars. They help for us to create a safe, positive environment where we are free to have fun and make music!