Honoring the rhythm children bring to the classroom. Bridging research to best practices
Tag: music education
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Honoring the melody makers: Celebrating Music Teachers
Let’s honor the unsung heroes of education—music teachers. Their passion for both teaching and music leaves an indelible mark on the lives of their students. From instilling discipline to fostering creativity, they shape not just musicians, but resilient individuals equipped for life’s symphony. Read.
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Lesson Plan (45-minutes): Jazz Up Your Vocabulary
This multisensory lesson connects vocabulary development to jazz music. Students interpret vocabulary words through movement, improvisation, and performance, exploring how context clues and musical elements convey meaning. By bridging ELA and music, learners deepen word comprehension through an engaging, interdisciplinary approach. Read.
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The Power of Music for Autistic Students
In this blog, I share witnessing the magic of #MusicTherapy for #AutisticStudents. Circle time songs unlock inner genius, proving #NeurodiversityIsAStrength. #SpecialEducation #InspiredByMusic Read.
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Lesson Plan (50 min): Rhythmic Writing and Word Play
New blog: Rhythmic writing lesson fuses #ELA and #music for grades 2-3. Incorporates #musicpriming, clapping/moving to word rhythms, and “air writing” for multisensory #spelling, #sightwords and #handwriting practice. Engages kinesthetic learning, improves phonics and motor skills. #elementaryed #lessonplan Read.
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Dalcroze music pedagogy in elementary education
The Dalcroze music pedagogy uses rhythm, movement, and listening to teach musical concepts in a multisensory way. For elementary students, it develops crucial skills like coordination, impulse control, phonological awareness, and auditory processing abilities. These support learning across subjects like reading, math, and following instructions. Dalcroze engages diverse learners kinesthetically while building executive function. Read.
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Speaking engagements
Let’s discuss the significance and incorporation of music education in elementary schools. If you’d like me to join your upcoming event or meeting, please reach out. I’m available and eager to share insights! #presentation #K12 #musiceducation #advocacy #research Read.
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Lesson Plan (45-min): Hip-hop Music in ELA
Try this Hip Hop-themed lesson plan for K5 to teach nouns and verbs. Share feedback if you use it in class! #ELA #MusicEducation #K5 #LessonPlan Read.
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Lesson Plans 1-5
I’m excited to share with you the last 5 lesson plans I’ve developed that seamlessly integrate music into the ELA classroom. These innovative plans aim to enhance student engagement and foster a multisensory learning experience. Feel free to implement them in your own classroom setting. If you do, I would greatly appreciate any feedback or… Read.
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QOTD March 24 to March 30
Throughout March, I’ve shared weekly quotes celebrating Music In Our Schools Month – a window into my personal connection with music. If you missed any quotes this week, find them compiled in this blog post. Join me in reflecting on music education’s profound impact. Read.
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New Lesson Plan: Using musical note identification in ELA (40 min)
Elevate ELA with music integration! This 40-minute lesson empowers students as expressive storytellers through solfege melodies and hand signs. Blending music with narrative elements sparks creativity, enhances comprehension, and captivates young minds. #musiceducation #ELA #2ndgrade #storytelling #lessonplan Read.
Erzsie Music Ed Research & Advocacy 