DIY Halloween Treats For Students -- Roundup

Here are some cute and easy ideas for gifts to give your students for Halloween!


 
1. These cute magnetic spiders from Delia Creates would be easy to make.



2. A pinner (I don't think it was me) suggests redecorating Easter eggs to make these skull treat holders. Or you can go with Martha Stewart's project, where the image is pinned from.


3. Make candy corn bowling sets, like Angel over on Fleece Fun.


4. An easy idea from Pimp My Dinner (found via Polish the Stars, via CraftsBits & CraftGossip on Pinterest).


5. Here's a similar idea from The NY Melrose Family.


Do you give your students little gifts around various holidays? Would you like to?

-Barbara

P.S. You can check out my Halloween Pinterest board here.

*I try to link back to the source, but if I've posted an image and you want me to remove it, just let me know.*

Fourth of July Ideas

The Fourth of July (Independence Day in the U.S.) is one week from the posting of this entry!
To celebrate, here are some links to projects you might like to include in your lessons.

• This composition activity.

• In the lesson or for homework, students can study the American composers John Phillip Sousa and Stephen Foster. Don't forget about John Stafford Smith.

• Visit Teachers Pay Teachers for this neat-looking set of free set of American composer coloring/fact sheets.

These are just a few ideas. Do you have any special activities that you do with music students for the 4th of July?

-Barbara

Harpy Easter!

photo edited with Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.0

Have a great Easter!

Are you gigging?

-Barbara

Happy Valentine's Day!

App used: InstaCollage
harp pictured: Camac Clio (although I think my column is a little different than the one pictured on the website)

Happy Valentine's Day!

Since this post should be published on Valentine's Day, that's what I'll be posting about :)

I have a questions for you this time!

Do you do anything special with/for your students for Valentine's Day? Do you bring special prizes or stickers? I hope I remember to bring Valentine stickers to my lessons!

Hope you're having a lovely Valentine's Day!

-Barbara