Fostering creative thinking through improvisation in music is important for our students. Definitely a different approach to teaching than the traditional band room! https://t.co/A1dCpdMXOc #bandisteam@isteamprof#steamteams
Inquiry based learning is so important for our children to learn how to think not just how to answer a question on a test. #bandisteam#steamteams@CarolynteachK2
Our students need more access to the fine arts as a means of expressing themselves and working through the design process! https://t.co/GiBjIM9Dom #bandisteam#steamteams@PhyllisTreble
A4- this is hard for me because it does not match my personality. I can put instructions on the smart board and put the agenda on the board, but I still use my voice too much. Having the students work in small groups to practice helps give my voice a break. #elmusedchat
A3- I use the I clap the rhythm you clap the rhythm to get their attention most of the time. One of my schools uses the “waterfall waterfall” and the students reply with “shhh” and the kids like it. #elmusedchat
I agree with Beth- I use echo songs so that my voice has a break, but also so I can hear the students without me. I also challenge them to sing songs without me. They love showing what they’ve remembered since i I saw them last! #elmusedchat
A1- I am mostly a middle school choir director and usually spend my time warming up with them. When teaching elementary I try to spend a few minutes before they come in warming up... #elmusedchat
Hello! I’m Gretchen and I teach in Augusta, GA. I am primarily an instrumentalist and had only a semester of voice class to satisfy my major. I stopped singing in cote’s once I was in band in 6th grade, so I have little voice experience. #elmusedchat
Yes! Too many students today want to give up when things get hard! This is where problem solving and critical thinking- along with patience, hard work, and dedication- take place and students grow! #steamteams#bandisteam