In this podcast episode, Aileen and Katie discuss activities that are working for grades K-2 and 3-5 in the music room so far this year, as well as activities they are planning for the future.

#066, Elementary Music Lesson Activities We're Loving

In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Beth Duhon about self care for music teachers, from what to listen to on the way to work, to what we include in our morning routine.

#070, Wisdom For Worn Out Music Teachers

In this episode, Aileen interviews educator Michael Sivert about SEL, or Social Emotional Learning. Michael discusses strategies that have worked in his upper elementary classroom, and shares adaptations for the music classroom.

#073, Social Emotional Learning

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses rhythm activities with primary grades, from rhythm read along videos to improvising on barred instruments.

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#074, Practicing Rhythm with Primary Grades

In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Bill Henry and Bruce Fite from the Music Podcast for Kids, about YouTube videos and podcast episodes to improve student learning! Bill and Bruce also discuss how to create your own videos for your students.

#075, YouTube Videos and Podcast Episodes for KIds

In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Ms. Jenkins from the Chromatic Music Teacher about her favorite activities for the music room, how she uses Boomwhackers, what it's like to be a new music teacher in 2022, and more!

#076, An Interview with the Chromatic Music Teacher

In this episode, Aileen interviews writer, illustrator, and music educator Katie Terrell Ramos about the process of writing and illustrating picture books for the music room.

#079, Writing and Illustrating Picture Books for the Music Room

In this podcast episode, Aileen and Katie discuss their favorite elementary music activities from the 2021-2022 school year, from ukulele, to GarageBand, to a name game.

#080, Favorite elementary music activities

In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Dalcroze expert Anthony Molinaro about Dalcroze-inspired teaching, sample activities, and more!

#083, The Dalcroze Philosophy

In this podcast episode, Aileen offers tips for starting an elementary choir, from recruitment, to auditions, to scheduling.

#084, Starting An Elementary Choir

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses her favorite music education resources, from print resources, to websites, to podcasts!

#085, Favorite Music Education Resources

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses her favorite opening activities for the elementary music classroom, from singing games to listening!

#086, Opening Activities For The Music Room

In this podcast episode, Aileen and Katie discuss music activities, lessons, picture books, and tech tools for which they are thankful, from "Great Big House" to Nearpod.

#087, Music Activities We Are Thankful For

Wondering how best to teach your neurodivergent students? Check out this podcast episode with Kimberly Hall, with strategies for best meeting the needs of all of your students, especially those who aren't "typical" learners.

#088, Teaching Neurodivergent Students In The Music Room

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses five mistakes she's made with centers, from trying to do too much, to not offering enough choice.

#089, Five Mistakes I've Made With Centers

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses how best to use standards-based grading in the music room.

#090, Standards - Based Grading In The Music Room

Are you searching for ways to simplify your lesson planning in the music room? Check out this podcast interview, with Jessica Peresta!

#091, Simplifying Lesson Planning with Jessica Peresta

In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Ashley Cuthbertson about Culturally Responsive Teaching: what it is, specific lesson examples, and more!

#092, Culturally Responsive Teaching In The Music Room

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses how to teach successfully when times are tough, whether you are experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce, or any other difficult situation.

#093, Teaching When Times Are Tough

Looking for fun ways to teach tika-tika, or sixteenth notes, in the music room? Check out this podcast episode, with songs, a listening lesson, and more!

#094, Five Fun Ways To Teach Tika - Tika

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses life updates.

095, Updates From Aileen

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses five strategies for improving growth mindset in the music classroom.

#096, Growth Mindset In The Music Room

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses five lessons she has learned in her new role as arts administrator.

#097, Lessons Learned As An Arts Administrator

Wondering how to get students to think about their thinking in the music room? In this podcast, Aileen discusses three ways to get students to think about their thinking.

#098, Metacognition In The Music Room

In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses her 10 favorite podcast episodes from "The Music Room," as well as her 10 favorite podcasts in general.

#100, Favorite Podcast Episodes And Podcasts

Looking for ideas for hands-on manipulatives for the music room? Check out this podcast episode, which includes information about rhythmic manipulatives, melodic manipulatives, and more!

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#101, Manipulatives for the Music Room

Wondering what the life of an arts administrator looks like? Check out this podcast episode, with examples of tasks and projects.

99, My Life As An Arts Administrator

This episode comes with many tips for being productive! The tips could help any music teacher, or any educator, looking to be more productive and accomplish their New Year's resolutions. The tips include helpful websites, productivity apps, and more!

#001: Tips for Productivity

In this episode, we'll explore the Kodaly philosophy with an interview with music educator Karla Cherwinski. Lesson format, Kodaly-inspired resources, and thoughts about integrating Kodaly with current educational initiatives will be discussed.

#002: The Kodaly Philosophy

In this episode, we'll explore the Orff philosophy with an interview with music educator David Row. Lesson ideas, Orff-inspired resources, and thoughts about integrating Orff Schulwerk with current educational initiatives will be discussed.

#003: The Orff Philosophy

The Music Room is a podcast for elementary music teachers looking to learn helpful strategies, lesson ideas, songs, and more, for distance and hybrid learning, and beyond! Through discussion and interviews, Aileen will cover everything from Kodaly-inspired teaching, to decolonizing practices, to classroom management. For more helpful ideas for music educators, visit www.mrsmiraclesmusicroom.com

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