Monday, May 13, 2013
Day 1-Answer to YouTube video
The information in the YouTube video is extremely relevant to the elementary classroom. It is important to know that there will be students who would like to express themselves, but just don't know how to go about it, which frustrates them. Music is a way for anyone to be able to cope with something they are going through and to learn to express themselves as much as they can! It is important for teachers the put themselves out there and not be afraid to sing songs to and with the students, because music can help teachers to connect better with the students. When a teacher is willing to express themselves, students will be more open to expressing themselves as well.
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Some great comments Erica!
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate your comment about teachers operating outside of their comfort zone. This is so important. Kids want to see us as humans. We are their equals (Love and Logic!!)......music is a great way to connect with those students.
Also-
The best use of music as a tool is through a "piggy back" song. This is a song which uses a tool we are all familiar with (Twinkle Twinkle, When the Saints Go Marching In, Yankee Doodle) and the words change to teach a classroom concept. For example: a line-up song...
To the Tune of Yankee Doodle:
My arms are resting by my sides
I'm standing straight and tall
My eyes are looking in front of me
I'm ready for the hall
REPEAT as needed....I also like to "march" them out of the room. It is a proactive way to get kids to follow directions rather than asking them over and over again to complete a task.
Dr. H