This post on copyright from Music Educator Resources was my favorite this month.  I have seen an alarming number of products posted that are breaking someone else’s trademark or copyright.  Everything from Minions, to song lyrics/quotes, to Star Wars, Pokemon, and more.  These products are illegal.  Even the free products are illegal to post.  As an author myself, I want people to respect my work and therefore, like Jennifer, you won’t see me posting these resources.  Please read her awesome article!

Aileen Miracle over at Mrs. Miracle’s music room wrote about flexible seating.  This is all the rage in the general classroom and she brought it into the music room.  I have a daughter who had some challenges that flexible seating might meet one day.  I look forward to reading an update on how it goes!

David Row at Make Moments Matter has done a great job giving some tips on talking to kid about emergencies.  Unfortunately, this is something we must all be ready to do now.

Christine Skog from Elementary Etudes has a fun blog linky party going on – she is discussing what to wear to work!  Our profession is unique because we need clothes that look professional but also allow us to move around and meet the needs of our active job!  Check out her ideas!

Michelle W from Music with Miss W has a great blog post on using Sign Up Genius, one of my favorite programs for organizing volunteers!

Jennifer Hibbard with The Yellow Brick Road has some awesome ideas for incorporating this piece in your class.  In fact, all her ideas for song-based lessons are awesome!

Linda Seamons from Floating Down the River has the coolest idea for recycling crayons and making a neat incentive for the classroom!  I want to try this with my kids!

Nobody does organization like Elizabeth from Organized Chaos.  I want to hire to come organize my classroom and my house.  Every nugget on organization she shares is gold and this post is no different.  Read how she organizes her sub plans.