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I Can't Sing.... Now What?

Under the current COVID-19 global pandemic, many music teachers have found themselves facing situations unlike anything they've ever...

Jenny Ferris

Sep 8, 20203 min read

Move Mi Music

Move Mi Music is the brainchild of the Kodaly Institute in Hungary in partnership with AutSoft Ltd and was released in 2019. It is an...

Jenny Ferris

Sep 5, 20204 min read

Online Xylo

This week's online find (thanks to a facebook group of music teachers I'm part of) has been this wonderful online xylophone through...

Jenny Ferris

Aug 8, 20201 min read

Gustav Mole

"The Musical Life Of Gustav Mole" is an incredibly sweet picture story book by Kathryn Meyrick which follows the life of Gustav Mole...

Jenny Ferris

Jul 28, 20202 min read

What I Learned During Remote Teaching

If you had told me at the start of the year what changes the teaching profession would go through over the next six months, I would have...

Jenny Ferris

Jun 2, 20203 min read

Body Percussion

As part of my series on short and easy songs that you can share with your students for remote learning, here are a few favourites of mine...

Jenny Ferris

Mar 27, 20202 min read

Silly Songs for Remote Learning

If, like me, you're faced with the challenges of adjusting to remote learning, you may be seeking some resources to help your students...

Jenny Ferris

Mar 25, 20202 min read

Fingerplays

As part of my video series to build resources for teachers and students who are delving into remote learning, here are some great...

Jenny Ferris

Mar 25, 20202 min read

Songs with Props

As part of my video series to help teachers adapt to remote teaching, here are a few more clips that you can feel free to share with your...

Jenny Ferris

Mar 25, 20202 min read

Peg-Leg the Pirate

At the recent "Back To School Day" I had the pleasure of attending a session run by the wonderful Kate Tyson (nee Thompson) and one of...

Jenny Ferris

Mar 17, 20202 min read

Remote Digital Learning

If, like me, you have been facing the issue of school closures due to COVID-19 and the transition to digital learning for your students,...

Jenny Ferris

Mar 14, 20206 min read

From Wibbleton to Wobbleton

I recently had the pleasure of attending the Back To School joint workshop hosted by VOSA (Victorian Orff Schulwerk Association) and...

Jenny Ferris

Mar 10, 20202 min read

Tara Treasures puppets

One of my favourite presents for my recent birthday was a package of (you guessed it) hand and fingerpuppets! I was thrilled to discover...

Jenny Ferris

Mar 3, 20201 min read

Sea Song - a shanty for junior choir

Recently I had the pleasure of attending the "Back To School Day" run by KMEIA and VOSA and, as always, walked away with a heap of new...

Jenny Ferris

Feb 23, 20201 min read

A toadstool for teacher

I've seen a number of teaching blogs and websites talk about flexible seating in recent times, including everything from wobble stools to...

Jenny Ferris

Feb 16, 20201 min read

Very Hungry Caterpillar Puppet Book

In the early weeks of Prep music, we read a lot of books. I like books as a way of settling the class into routines, of getting used to...

Jenny Ferris

Feb 7, 20201 min read

Back to School Checklist

It's that time of year again! Aside from making sure we've packed an apple and that our school shoes still fit, back-to-school is one of...

Jenny Ferris

Feb 2, 20202 min read

2020 Room Reveal

Welcome to my 2020 Music Room! I have the luxury of space this year, with two smaller classrooms opened up and combined into one large...

Jenny Ferris

Feb 2, 20202 min read

New Year's Resolutions

It's that time of year again (namely, the start of a new one!) and everyone I know has been discussing their New Year's Resolutions. And...

Jenny Ferris

Dec 31, 20193 min read

Two Little Sausages

Two Little Sausages is a favourite chant of mine. It's a great one to use as a quick transition when kids have been sitting still for a...

Jenny Ferris

Nov 4, 20191 min read