In this podcast, I discuss Debbie O'Shea from Crescendo Music Education about Manipulatives in the Music Room. Listen in iTunes, on Google Play Music, on Amazon, on TuneIn, or here: The Music Room · #101, Manipulatives for the Music Room Highlights of the Episode 4:07 Definition of Manipulatives for the Music Room 7:04 Favorite Manipulatives for Rhythm 12:57 Melodic Manipulatives 16:24 Manipualtives for Other Concepts 24:23 When to Use Manipulatives 30:24 Manipulative Storage 33:00 Debbie’s Manipulative Course Debbie O'Shea's Links Free manipulatives Marvelous Manipulatives Cou ..read more

In this podcast, I discuss my favorite podcast episodes from “The Music Room,” as well as my favorite podcasts in general. Listen in iTunes, on Google Play Music, on Amazon, on TuneIn, or here: The Music Room · #100, Favorite Podcast Episodes And Podcasts Highlights of the Episode 1:42 Favorite Podcast Episodes of Aileen’s Music Room 9:50 Favorite Podcasts My Favorite Podcast Episodes Ep 41 – Decolonizing the Music Room with Brandi Waller-Pace Ep 88 – Teaching Neurodivergent Students in the Music Room  Ep 79 – Writing and Illustrating Picture Books for the Music Room  E ..read more

In this podcast, I discuss my life as an arts administrator. Listen in iTunes, on Google Play Music, on Amazon, on TuneIn, or here: Highlights of the Episode Type highlights here Links mentioned in the episode Link 1 Link 2 Link 3 The post #099, My Life as an Arts Administrator appeared first on Aileen's Music Room ..read more

Have you been wanting to use centers in your music classroom, but aren't sure where to start? Or are you looking for more engaging stations for your music room? Here are five centers that are sure to be a hit with your students! These centers not only make learning music fun and interactive, but they also help develop important musical skills. Let's dive in! #1: Rhythm patterns on instruments This center allows students to explore different rhythm patterns using a variety of instruments. At the center, I have set up a collection of non-pitched percussion instruments, such as hand drums, ma ..read more

In this podcast, I discuss Metacognition in the Music Room. Listen in iTunes, on Google Play Music, on Amazon, on TuneIn, or here: The Music Room · #098, Metacognition In The Music Room Highlights of the Episode 1:24 What is Metacognition? 3:28 Thinking Routines 9:09 Think about your questioning 10:53 Have students make goals Links mentioned in the episode Note: Some of these are affiliate links. Cultures of Thinking in Action: 10 Mindsets to Transform our Teaching and Students’ Learning  The Power of Making Thinking Visible Project Zero Family Folk Song Project Article – Ho ..read more

In this podcast, I discuss lessons I've learned as an Arts Administrator. Listen in iTunes, on Google Play Music, on Amazon, on TuneIn, or here: The Music Room · #097, Lessons Learned As An Arts Administrator Highlights of the Episode 2:05 Value of Call Backs 3:51 Sight Reading Factory 5:14 Student Led Rehearsals 7:08 Strategies for English Language Learners 11:03 Joy Matters Links mentioned in the episode Sight Reading Factory Call back blog post Translation tools: Google Translate Immersive Reader The post #097, Lessons Learned as an Arts Administrator appeared first on A ..read more

In this podcast, I discuss growth mindset in the music room. Listen in iTunes, on Google Play Music, on Amazon, on TuneIn, or here: The Music Room · #096, Growth Mindset In The Music Room Highlights of the Episode 1:01 – Definition of Growth Mindset 2:03 – Discuss how singing is a skill 4:47 – Avoid the use of the word “SMART” 6:17 – Practice makes progress 7:09 – Celebrate mistakes 8:31 – Set goals with students Links mentioned in the episode Note: Some of these are affiliate links. Mindset: The New Psychology of Success by Carol Dweck Podcast about genius hour Genius Hour set ..read more

Are you a music educator who loves to use puppets? Or are you wondering how you might use puppets to enhance student learning and engage your Preschoolers, Kindergarteners, First Graders, or Second Graders? In this blog post, I am detailing five of my favorite puppets for the music room! Note: Some of the links below are affiliate links. #1: Dinosaur in Egg If you are looking for a fun way to practice inner hearing, you should try this dinosaur in an egg puppet. When you want students to sing like normal, the dinosaur pops out of the egg (and you can move his mouth to the rhythm of the ly ..read more

Wondering where to start with teaching music to Preschoolers or Pre-K? In this blog post, I'll share strategies to make your preschool music lessons fun and engaging, so that students are excited about music, AND they are busy singing, dancing, and moving! #1: Keep activities short One of the key things to remember when teaching music to preschoolers is to keep the activities short. I follow the rule about age and number of minutes: whatever age the children are, the activities shouldn't be longer than that number. So for example, if preschoolers are four years old, then try to not have th ..read more

In this podcast, I discuss some life updates. Listen in iTunes, on Google Play Music, on Amazon, on TuneIn, or here: The Music Room · 095, Updates From Aileen Links mentioned in the episode Ep 93 – Teaching When Times Are Tough Instagram account The post #095, Updates from Aileen appeared first on Aileen's Music Room ..read more