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Research Update
I do agree with the power of music and learning. I have been a preschool teacher for the better part of 8 years and I have seen how well children can learn with the aid of music. As we saw in the videoTeaching Music,music can make a huge difference in children's ability to see and understand complicated subjects as well as increase self-esteem.
Resources
Lesson planning:EducationCloset
Riley, S. (2010, January 01). EducationCloset | Arts Integration and STEAM Resources. Retrieved October 20, 2016, from https://educationcloset.com/
I loved this site because it had so many lesson plans and ideas for arts and STEAM integration. I can't wait to use it in my classroom to bring fun and arts to my STEAM classes!
Game and/or activity based (or app):Online Music Games
Riley, K. (2013, September 17). Online Music Games. Retrieved October 20, 2016, from http://www.klsriley.com/for-students/online-music-games/
What I really liked about this site was that it collected the different online games into grade groups. I also really liked that all the games were fun and easy to use. I could see myself using these games as extended learning opportunities for my students.
Professional music site with an education department (such as SFS Kids - but do not use this one specifically):DSO Kids
DSO Kids. (n.d.). Retrieved October 20, 2016, from http://dsokids.com/
I liked this site because it had a few fun and interesting games and a lot of information about composers and music that was kid friendly. Though it is is not as polished looking as SFS Kids, I found it to be a lot more user friendly than the other. I would probably use both sites to teach music in my future classroom.
YouTube/Video: Quaver's Marvelous World of Music
Quavermusic. (2010, September 29). QuaverMusic.com. Retrieved October 20, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/user/quavermusic
This YouTube Channel has playlist spanning from music theory to composers as well as a website for teachers to use with students. I really enjoyed it. I could see using these videos and websites in my classes with younger children.
Seed Strategies (Chapter 13)
I really enjoy the idea of Energizers and Warm Ups. Music is a way I help my students transition from one activity to the next. They are also natural ways of engaging with students and giving them brain breaks that they need to continue. I hope to use Energizers and Warm Ups to get my students read for new and exciting challenges in the classroom and help them shake out those outside world worries so they are ready to learn in the classroom.
