Lesson Planning Tips to Avoid Burn Out for Music Teachers

[@missfoxmusic5784]

You have been a godsend as a resource for GM, I was originally an orchestra teacher but am currently in GM and your insight is so helpful!!

[@taylorreneeyt]

This has so many great tips and little things to think about! I am stating year 3 so I still have so much to learn. Thank you for the extra time and effort you put into these videos!! Something that really stuck out for me was the point you made about planning too many high-energy, teacher-led lessons and that really got me thinking… 90% of my lessons are completely teacher-led. No wonder I am always EXHAUSTED. What sort of activities/assignments are you including in your lessons that allow you to step back a little more? I know centers can do this but planning and creating materials for centers can be a lot of work and it is something that I haven’t been able to carve out time for yet. What other ideas do you have for including more student-led activities? Maybe this could be a whole other video 😂

[@karynbani6299]

thank you for the thought to help another teacher that almost burn out even when the school just start 😍 Those things are really helpful.

[@andranelson5570]

I'm in my second year as an elementary music teacher and have been having a lot of doubts about whether it's right for me. This gives me hope that with time, tools and intentionality, things can get better.

[@musicandmotivate1128]

I am so glad Andra!! It is so tough starting out! I learned that keeping it simple is the name of the game for longevity in this career. I hope things get better and better :)

[@kitparker271]

I just found your channel, and this video really spoke to me! I’ve been teaching for 23 years, and this year the planning has been exhausting! Next year, I am seriously looking at banding together a couple of grade levels. I think that’s going to help a lot! Great idea!!

[@musicandmotivate1128]

Exactly! Thinking about the long haul and how you can keep up with things and give your students great lessons without wearing yourself out!

[@hannahjohnson2944]

This video came at a great time for me! I am completely exhausted and burnt out with planning. Thank you for sharing such great tips and for being honest with your experiences. It makes me feel that I am not alone!

[@Jessalyn032]

Another great video. Thank you!

[@Itsmejame5]

Thank you thank you

[@jeremybridges6015]

Thanks!