![]() ![]() Even more, they will appreciate the fact that you take the time to open up and share with them about more than just content. The kids will begin to look forward to the times when you bring music into the classroom. Kids love seeing themselves in a presentation and it makes the message of the song hit home a little stronger.Ĭonsider using music in this manner about once a month. While the students listen to the song, you play the PowerPoint/movie of their pictures. The only difference is that you first take digital pictures of your students and put them into a PowerPoint or digital movie. The 2nd idea is very similar to the first.Then take a moment to share with them your feelings and thoughts. Give them a moment to share what they wrote. A reflection activity like this can be structured to be grade-level appropriate for any age student. After they listen to the song have them write a short reflection about how the song might apply to their lives, or about why they think you chose the song, or about what they can learn from the song. Then play the song and have the students read the words while they listen. Make a PowerPoint with the words to the song. Use the song as a Do Now/Bell Ringer activity in your classroom.Here are 2 ideas for how you can use these songs: Instead use music to create teachable moments. Don't just wait for teachable moments to come along. Use it to teach them lessons about life and to express your hopes for them.
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