Summer break is finally here—which means we have time to breathe, rest… and reflect. Whether your year was your best yet or one of the hardest, this is the perfect time to pause and process. These five prompts are designed just for music teachers: reflective, encouraging, and grounded in what makes our work so meaningful.
⸻
✍️ 1. What were my top 3 wins this year (big or small)?
Give yourself credit where it’s due. Maybe you pulled off a great concert. Maybe a quiet student found their voice. Maybe you made it to June without burning out. Name your victories.
⸻
🎤 2. Which students surprised me the most—and why?
This question helps you celebrate student growth and examine your own expectations. These stories often hold the most beautiful reminders of why we do this work.
⸻
🧠 3. What routines or strategies worked really well this year?
Think about things like classroom management, vocal warm-ups, rehearsal structure, guitar tuning procedures, or assessment routines. What felt easy or effective? Plan to repeat it!
⸻
💡 4. What do I want to leave behind?
Give yourself permission to not carry everything forward. What lessons flopped? What habits drained you? What can you shift to make next year better?
⸻
❤️ 5. What made me fall in love with teaching music again this year?
Maybe it was a song, a performance, a breakthrough moment, or a laugh with your students. Hold onto those stories.
⸻
Reflection isn’t about judgment—it’s about clarity. Take what you learned this year and carry it gently into what’s next.
📝 Want a printable version of these prompts for your journal or planner?
Download it here:
Leave a comment