Honoring the rhythm children bring to the classroom. Bridging research to best practices
Tag: music
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The Harmonious Path to Academic Excellence: Championing Music Integration
The global academic landscape demands #holisticlearning beyond traditional #STEM education. Integrating K-12 #musiceducation brings #cognitive, #character-building, and #emotional benefits, nurturing #creativity, #discipline, and #empathy. Music instills #perseverance and enhances academic pursuits, fostering #well-rounded individuals prepared for success in a competitive world. #Advocating for music education is advocating for #transformative, #comprehensive learning. 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.
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Nearing the Dissertation – Reflections on My PhD Journey
Gearing up for the final doctoral milestone – the dissertation. Check out my new post as I share reflections on my journey through a PhD in Learning Analytics in K12 Education. Read.
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QOTD March 17 to March 23
Didn’t catch my Quote of the Day (QOTD) posts on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter? Not to worry! Here are the quotes you missed. Keep an eye out for new inspiring quotes next week across my social media channels. Read.
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