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Common Core in Math and English/Language Arts directs teaching. By using the Common Core State Standards and a pacing guide, one can make sure that all appropriate skills are taught throughout the school year. "So why is this important?" you may ask. It is important for the benefit of the students to become life long learners, as well as, being important to prepare them for testing. By using a simple pacing guide,Common Core State Standards, school calendar, and a classroom materials list, you can make sure all of the important skills are taught. The following is an example of a pacing guide: Click Here For An Editable Pacing Guide Template

You have all heard  it before...sit up straight, feet on the floor, pay attention.  These are words often heard in a music classroom.  How can this help with any subject?  These words help, because students must be alert and pay attention.  This kind of routine can help with any subject.  If students are used to being alert, then they are more likely to be ready to learn in all classrooms. In addition, students who have a regular routine of practicing an instrument are more likely to develop routines for studying.  These students are more likely to have discipline in their lives, which in turn can help with any subject.  Regular schedules seem to be beneficial in study. Furthermore, music  can  help with any subject, because many students learn more easily when information is set to music.  There is something about the rhythm and rhyme that can assist many  students with learning.  After all, how many of us know the chorus or tune to a song, and it just seems to stick in our hea