It's Book Release Week!  I can't wait to share a project that's been years in the making. My illustrated children's book called William's Song is being released on August 11, 2023 with F-Flat Books. Follow Anna Betts, the illustrator, on Instagram at @anna_betts_art. Her work is gorgeous! In today's episode you'll hear the story behind the book, listen to the poem, and hear ideas for how you can use the book in your classroom. You can find the book and teacher guide on Amazon and F-Flat Books! Grab your Amazon paperback copy and teacher guide  HERE.  Available now! Grab your F-Flat Interactive Book and Teacher Guide pdf HERE (beginning August 11, 2023) Follow me on Instagram @howtoteachmusicwithjessica to learn more! Website: www.jessicagrant.org

It's Book Release Week!  I can't wait to share a project that's been years in the making. My illustrated children's book called William's Song is being released on August 11, 2023 with F-Flat Books. Follow Anna Betts, the illustrator, on Instagram at @anna_betts_art. Her work is gorgeous! In today's episode you'll hear the story behind the book, listen to the poem, and hear ideas for how you can use the book in your classroom. You can find the book and teacher guide on Amazon and F-Flat Books! Grab your Amazon paperback copy and teacher guide <a href="https://www.amazon.com/stores/Jessica-Grant/author/B08VWNDKNW?ref=ap_rdr&amp;store_ref=ap_rdr&amp;isDramIntegrated=true&amp;shoppingPortalEnabled=true" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> HERE</a>.  Available now! Grab your F-Flat Interactive Book and Teacher Guide pdf <a href="https://fflat-books.com/authors/jessica-grant/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HERE</a> (beginning August 11, 2023) Follow me on Instagram @howtoteachmusicwithjessica to learn more! Website: <a href="https://www.jessicagrant.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jessicagrant.org</a>

Illustrated Children's Book Release: William's Song

Danny McKay

It's Back-to-School and I'm helping you get ideas for teacher planners, life planners, digital resources, and planner accessories with guest Danny McKay!  Danny McKay is an elementary music teacher who has found joy and organizational tools that help him plan.  He's here today to talk about why and how planners can impact our lives, why the process matters as much - if not more - than the planner we purchase, and why using multiple planners not only helps with organization, but also meet the different needs we have in our lives.  This episode is light-hearted, thoughtful, and inspiring.  Episode Outline: 4:00 - What to look for in a planner 13:20 - Danny’s current favorite planners 17:50 - Jessica’s current favorite planners 26:30 - Danny’s digital resources 30:08 - Jessica’s love of spreadsheets 37:00 minutes:  Planner accessories 43:00 minutes - Planner podcasts About Danny:  Danny McKay is a content creator who you can find on Instagram and TikTok @DannyPlansIt.  Danny is a Queer-identifying and proud teacher as well, and his content focuses on a love for all things planners and stationary.  He also shares stories of his experience as a Gay man in hopes of building better allies for a safer future for Queer people.  Danny hopes that everyone who connects with him leaves feeling fierce, flawless, and fabulous! Follow Danny on Instagram: @dannyplansit Follow Jessica on Instagram: @howtoteachmusicwithjessica Website: www.jessicagrant.org New book release educators!  Order your copy of Two Teacher Perspectives on Health and Wellness  HERE! Episode content can be found in the podcast area of my website!

It's Back-to-School and I'm helping you get ideas for teacher planners, life planners, digital resources, and planner accessories with guest Danny McKay!  Danny McKay is an elementary music teacher who has found joy and organizational tools that help him plan.  He's here today to talk about why and how planners can impact our lives, why the process matters as much - if not more - than the planner we purchase, and why using multiple planners not only helps with organization, but also meet the different needs we have in our lives.  This episode is light-hearted, thoughtful, and inspiring.  Episode Outline: 4:00 - What to look for in a planner 13:20 - Danny’s current favorite planners 17:50 - Jessica’s current favorite planners 26:30 - Danny’s digital resources 30:08 - Jessica’s love of spreadsheets 37:00 minutes:  Planner accessories 43:00 minutes - Planner podcasts About Danny:  Danny McKay is a content creator who you can find on Instagram and TikTok @DannyPlansIt.  Danny is a Queer-identifying and proud teacher as well, and his content focuses on a love for all things planners and stationary.  He also shares stories of his experience as a Gay man in hopes of building better allies for a safer future for Queer people.  Danny hopes that everyone who connects with him leaves feeling fierce, flawless, and fabulous! Follow Danny on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dannyplansit/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">@dannyplansit</a> Follow Jessica on Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/howtoteachmusicwithjessica/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">howtoteachmusicwithjessica</a> Website: <a href="https://www.jessicagrant.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jessicagrant.org</a> New book release educators!  Order your copy of Two Teacher Perspectives on Health and Wellness <a href="https://fflat-books.com/product/two-perspectives-on-health-and-wellness/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> HERE</a>! Episode content can be found in the podcast area of my website!

All Things Planners with Danny McKay

There's been a lot of discussion, articles, and information coming out about an AI chatbot called ChatGPT.  What is it?  How does it work?  How can we use it?  I'm sharing what I've learned about it and how I've used prompts to brainstorm ideas and gather information. Website: www.jessicagrant.org Instagram: @howtoteachmusicwithjessica

There's been a lot of discussion, articles, and information coming out about an AI chatbot called ChatGPT.  What is it?  How does it work?  How can we use it?  I'm sharing what I've learned about it and how I've used prompts to brainstorm ideas and gather information. Website: <a href="https://www.jessicagrant.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jessicagrant.org</a> Instagram: @howtoteachmusicwithjessica

Let's Talk ChatGPT

If you’ve had the opportunity to take a Summer Levels Course, you are truly fortunate to have learned from some of the most amazing educators.  You come away with a wealth of ideas and experiences.  You want to capture everything you’ve learned, take it to your students in the fall and immediately implement all of the incredible pieces, strategies, lessons, and joy into your classroom.  You’re likely changed as an educator.  Your thinking was challenged.  Your musicianship was pushed and grew in many ways.  Now what do you do with what you’ve learned and how do you bring it to your students?   Website: www.jessicagrant.org Instagram: @howtoteachmusicwithjessica

If you’ve had the opportunity to take a Summer Levels Course, you are truly fortunate to have learned from some of the most amazing educators.  You come away with a wealth of ideas and experiences.  You want to capture everything you’ve learned, take it to your students in the fall and immediately implement all of the incredible pieces, strategies, lessons, and joy into your classroom.  You’re likely changed as an educator.  Your thinking was challenged.  Your musicianship was pushed and grew in many ways.  Now what do you do with what you’ve learned and how do you bring it to your students?   Website: <a href="https://www.jessicagrant.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jessicagrant.org</a> Instagram: @howtoteachmusicwithjessica

Implementing What You've Learned in Levels Courses

Want to set goals and go after them?  Check out the Get Your Goals Course on my website at www.jessicagrant.org.  For $15, you get video tutorials and access to both Google Sheets templates and printable workbooks.  You’ll learn how to brainstorm, select goals, make action plans, and go after the things that matter most to you!  Go Get Your Goals! In today's episode I'm sharing some goals I've been working on this year, some goals I've let go, and some goals I have yet to begin, but am hoping to work on in the last half of the year! Website: www.jessicagrant.org Instagram: @howtoteachmusicwithjessica

Want to set goals and go after them?  Check out the Get Your Goals Course on my website at <a href="http://www.jessicagrant.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jessicagrant.org</a>.  For $15, you get video tutorials and access to both Google Sheets templates and printable workbooks.  You’ll learn how to brainstorm, select goals, make action plans, and go after the things that matter most to you!  Go Get Your Goals! In today's episode I'm sharing some goals I've been working on this year, some goals I've let go, and some goals I have yet to begin, but am hoping to work on in the last half of the year! Website: <a href="https://www.jessicagrant.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jessicagrant.org</a> Instagram: @howtoteachmusicwithjessica

Halfway Point Goals Review for 2023

This is the third and final podcast episode in the Summer Blueprint series about lesson planning.  While you could do these ideas any time of the year, summer is a great time to put together curriculum ideas shared in episode 260, long range plans shared in episode 261, and short range plans in today’s episode.  I'll share five ideas for how you can focus on short term lesson plans by:  Beginning with long range plans Make a list of song material from this past year by grade level and find new song material Creating assessments and rubrics Putting together a lesson structure for classes Create a lesson plan template for a specific grade  Find out more at www.jessicagrant.org. Follow me on Instagram at @howtoteachmusicwithjessica

This is the third and final podcast episode in the Summer Blueprint series about lesson planning.  While you could do these ideas any time of the year, summer is a great time to put together curriculum ideas shared in episode 260, long range plans shared in episode 261, and short range plans in today’s episode.  I'll share five ideas for how you can focus on short term lesson plans by: <ol> <li>Beginning with long range plans</li> <li>Make a list of song material from this past year by grade level and find new song material</li> <li>Creating assessments and rubrics</li> <li>Putting together a lesson structure for classes</li> <li>Create a lesson plan template for a specific grade</li> </ol> Find out more at <a href="https://www.jessicagrant.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jessicagrant.org.</a> Follow me on Instagram at @howtoteachmusicwithjessica

The Summer Blueprint: Grade Level Planning (Part III)

Last week I shared ideas for working on parts of your curriculum in the summer.  Today I’ll be sharing how you can focus your attention on a specific grade level of your choosing and plan a blueprint for long range lesson plans.  I’ll provide five ideas for both year-long plans and monthly plans including: 1. Identifying the concepts and skills you want to teach 2. Creating a sequence for teaching those concepts and skills 2. Planning engaging activities 4. Assessing along the way 5. Reflecting and revising Be sure to head to my website at www.jessicagrant.org to purchase the Long Range Lesson Planning Flow Chart.  You’ll get access to yearly and monthly examples as well as fully editable Google Sheets Templates for the year and month. Website: www.jessicagrant.org Instagram: @howtoteachmusicwithjessica

Last week I shared ideas for working on parts of your curriculum in the summer.  Today I’ll be sharing how you can focus your attention on a specific grade level of your choosing and plan a blueprint for long range lesson plans.  I’ll provide five ideas for both year-long plans and monthly plans including: 1. Identifying the concepts and skills you want to teach 2. Creating a sequence for teaching those concepts and skills 2. Planning engaging activities 4. Assessing along the way 5. Reflecting and revising Be sure to head to my website at <a href="https://www.jessicagrant.org/shop/p/music-concept-flow-chart" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jessicagrant.org</a> to purchase the Long Range Lesson Planning Flow Chart.  You’ll get access to yearly and monthly examples as well as fully editable Google Sheets Templates for the year and month. Website: <a href="https://www.jessicagrant.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jessicagrant.org</a> Instagram: @howtoteachmusicwithjessica

The Summer Blueprint: Long Range Lesson Planning (Part II)

It's summer and you're soaking up the sun while thinking about putting together an outline for mapping out your curriculum for the coming year.  Here are seven ideas for getting started:  Scheduling work and play Lists of concepts by grade Lists of song material by concept Create manipulatives Select choir materials Select a musical Purchase something created by another music teacher  Head to F-Flat Books to get my newest book release co-written with Danielle Larrick called Two Teacher Perspectives on Health and Wellness.  It's the perfect summertime read! Instagram: @howtoteachmusicwithjessica Website: www.jessicagrant.org

It's summer and you're soaking up the sun while thinking about putting together an outline for mapping out your curriculum for the coming year.  Here are seven ideas for getting started: <ol> <li>Scheduling work and play</li> <li>Lists of concepts by grade</li> <li>Lists of song material by concept</li> <li>Create manipulatives</li> <li>Select choir materials</li> <li>Select a musical</li> <li>Purchase something created by another music teacher</li> </ol> Head to F-Flat Books to get my newest book release co-written with Danielle Larrick called Two Teacher Perspectives on Health and Wellness.  It's the perfect summertime read! Instagram: @howtoteachmusicwithjessica Website: <a href="http://www.jessicagrant.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jessicagrant.org</a>

The Summer Blueprint: Map Out Your Curriculum (Part I)

Danielle Larrick and I just released our book “Two Teacher Perspectives on Health and Wellness” with F-Flat Books.  You can head over to F-Flat Books to purchase your copy!  Share it with a friend.  Use it for a book study with teacher friends and colleagues.  It’s the perfect summer book to focus on your needs as an educator.  We're giving you an exclusive sneak peek into the book!  You'll hear us read Chapter 4: I need more balance. F-Flat Books: https://fflat-books.com/ Danielle's Instagram: @musicalmiddles Jessica's Instagram: @howtoteachmusicwithjessica Website: www.jessicagrant.org

Danielle Larrick and I just released our book “Two Teacher Perspectives on Health and Wellness” with F-Flat Books.  You can head over to F-Flat Books to purchase your copy!  Share it with a friend.  Use it for a book study with teacher friends and colleagues.  It’s the perfect summer book to focus on your needs as an educator.  We're giving you an exclusive sneak peek into the book!  You'll hear us read Chapter 4: I need more balance. F-Flat Books: <a href="https://fflat-books.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://fflat-books.com/</a> Danielle's Instagram: @musicalmiddles Jessica's Instagram: @howtoteachmusicwithjessica Website: <a href="https://www.jessicagrant.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jessicagrant.org</a>

Exclusive Sneak Peek: Chapter 4 from Our New Book Release

Danielle Larrick and I have teamed together to write the perfect summer book for teachers all about teacher health and wellness.  Get the inside scoop about what you can expect within the book including: Ten chapters related to health and wellness topics such as imposter syndrome, identity, anxiety, joy (when things are going great!), sleep, energy, and more Key takeaways for each chapter Book study questions Get your copy from F-Flat Books starting on June 8, 2023!   Danielle's Instagram: @musicalmiddles Jessica's Instagram: @howtoteachmusicwithjessica Website: www.jessicagrant.org

Danielle Larrick and I have teamed together to write the perfect summer book for teachers all about teacher health and wellness.  Get the inside scoop about what you can expect within the book including: Ten chapters related to health and wellness topics such as imposter syndrome, identity, anxiety, joy (when things are going great!), sleep, energy, and more Key takeaways for each chapter Book study questions Get your copy from F-Flat Books starting on June 8, 2023! Danielle's Instagram: @musicalmiddles Jessica's Instagram: @howtoteachmusicwithjessica Website: <a href="http://www.jessicagrant.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.jessicagrant.org</a>

Teacher Health and Wellness: Insights from the New Book Release

Whether you use the Orff or Kodály approach, teach elementary music or middle school general music, this is your practical guide for how to teach music with Jessica Grant.

A delight to talk to and listen to. Such an honor to be included as a guest but also to hear about the awesome things Jessica is sharing with her audience in other episodes!

A passionate podcast from a passionate music educator

Jessica definitely knows her stuff! She is so sweet and passionate about music education and it definitely shows in her podcast!

Amazing!

How To Teach Music with Jessica Grant

Catherine Patterson

Hear about the experience and outlook of a first year music educator. Catherine Patterson shares about the things that were helpful, challenging, and surprising.   Catherine Patterson is the elementary music teacher at Talley Elementary in Frisco, TX.  She has completed Kodaly Levels I and II at SMU in Dallas. Catherine graduated from Dallas Baptist University in the Spring of 2018.  She loves anything and everything that is purple, and also enjoys thought-provoking discussions, a good nonfiction book, and just about anything related to music. Afternoon Ti Blog:  www.afternoonti.blogspot.com Intro/Outro Music: "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

Hear about the experience and outlook of a first year music educator. Catherine Patterson shares about the things that were helpful, challenging, and surprising.   Catherine Patterson is the elementary music teacher at Talley Elementary in Frisco, TX.  She has completed Kodaly Levels I and II at SMU in Dallas. Catherine graduated from Dallas Baptist University in the Spring of 2018.  She loves anything and everything that is purple, and also enjoys thought-provoking discussions, a good nonfiction book, and just about anything related to music. Afternoon Ti Blog:  <a href="http://www.afternoonti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.afternoonti.blogspot.com</a> Intro/Outro Music: "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes <a href="http://www.scottholmesmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottholmesmusic.com</a>

E018 Insights From a First Year Teacher with Catherine Patterson

Show Notes:  Mad Lib #1  Mad Lib #2   Afternoon Ti Links: Blog Instagram: @highafternoonti   Intro/Outro Music Little Idea by Scott Holmes

Show Notes: <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/11bwidmjHMwlH7wmmlVS4SQ2OciLw-zbJfRE23zb5axc/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mad Lib #1</a> <a href="https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ykt4Fy_eX45ftYR0J_ov3Qhqq9J4V3b8RaLM9Pe4t3E/edit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Mad Lib #2</a> Afternoon Ti Links: <a href="https://afternoonti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog</a> Instagram: @highafternoonti Intro/Outro Music Little Idea by <a href="https://scottholmesmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Holmes</a>

Here I Am, There You Are

Jackie Sunga

I'm excited to have my friend Jackie Sunga on the show today.  One of her passions is helping other music educators overcome anxiety and burnout and encourage others to make mental health a priority.  There are many topics wrapped up in mental health and we touch on several as Jackie shares what she has learned and is continuing to learn about: - Identifying Triggers - Overwhelm - Anxiety - Imposter Syndrome - Perfectionism Jackie is in her 5th year of teaching as a K-4 Music Teacher in Keller ISD. She recently completed her Kodaly certification at Texas State University and has been the Social Media Coordinator for the Kodaly Educators of Texas.  You can find her on Instagram at @geniunelyjackie.   Afternoon Ti: Blog:  https://afternoonti.blogspot.com Instagram: @highafternoonti   Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

I'm excited to have my friend Jackie Sunga on the show today.  One of her passions is helping other music educators overcome anxiety and burnout and encourage others to make mental health a priority.  There are many topics wrapped up in mental health and we touch on several as Jackie shares what she has learned and is continuing to learn about: - Identifying Triggers - Overwhelm - Anxiety - Imposter Syndrome - Perfectionism Jackie is in her 5th year of teaching as a K-4 Music Teacher in Keller ISD. She recently completed her Kodaly certification at Texas State University and has been the Social Media Coordinator for the Kodaly Educators of Texas.  You can find her on Instagram at @geniunelyjackie. Afternoon Ti: Blog:  <a href="https://afternoonti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://afternoonti.blogspot.com</a> Instagram: @highafternoonti Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes <a href="http://www.scottholmesmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottholmesmusic.com</a>

Teacher Well Being with Jackie Sunga

Vicky Suarez

Today I'll talk with Vicky Suarez about Songworks, ideas for how to teach song material using ideographs and song dotting, and maintaining vitality as an educator. www.afternoonti.blogspot.com Intro/Outro Music: "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

Today I'll talk with Vicky Suarez about Songworks, ideas for how to teach song material using ideographs and song dotting, and maintaining vitality as an educator. <a href="http://www.afternoonti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.afternoonti.blogspot.com</a> Intro/Outro Music: "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes <a href="http://www.scottholmesmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottholmesmusic.com</a>

E006: Songworks with Vicky Suarez

Kathy Liperote

Show Notes: Kathy's Email: kliperote@esm.rochester.edu  Jump Right In Series Gordon Institute for Music Learning Theory Website Kathy Liperote is Assistant Professor of Music Education at the Eastman School of Music, where she teaches methods classes, observes student teachers, and supervises graduate teaching assistants. Her teaching and research focus on the music learning process, connecting aural skills to instrumental performance, and developing musicianship skills for elementary and secondary level teaching. Dr. Liperote has presented at state and regional NAfME conferences, and conducted professional development workshops most recently at Temple University, Baldwin Wallace University, and the Fort Worth Independent School District. She is also on the Instrumental Certification Faculty for the Gordon Institute for Music Learning. Prior to receiving the PhD in Music Education from the Eastman School, Dr. Liperote taught instrumental music for 15 years in the Baldwinsville and West Genesee School Districts in Central New York State. She is a graduate of the Crane School of Music and Syracuse University.   Afternoon Ti Links: Blog: https://afternoonti.blogspot.com Instagram: @highafternoonti   Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

Show Notes: Kathy's Email: <a href="mailto:kliperote@esm.rochester.edu">kliperote@esm.rochester.edu</a> <a href="https://www.giamusic.com/products/P-jumprightininstrumental.cfm" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Jump Right In Series</a> <a href="https://giml.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Gordon Institute for Music Learning Theory Website</a> Kathy Liperote is Assistant Professor of Music Education at the Eastman School of Music, where she teaches methods classes, observes student teachers, and supervises graduate teaching assistants. Her teaching and research focus on the music learning process, connecting aural skills to instrumental performance, and developing musicianship skills for elementary and secondary level teaching. Dr. Liperote has presented at state and regional NAfME conferences, and conducted professional development workshops most recently at Temple University, Baldwin Wallace University, and the Fort Worth Independent School District. She is also on the Instrumental Certification Faculty for the Gordon Institute for Music Learning. Prior to receiving the PhD in Music Education from the Eastman School, Dr. Liperote taught instrumental music for 15 years in the Baldwinsville and West Genesee School Districts in Central New York State. She is a graduate of the Crane School of Music and Syracuse University. Afternoon Ti Links: Blog: <a href="https://afternoonti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://afternoonti.blogspot.com</a> Instagram: @highafternoonti Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes <a href="http://www.scottholmesmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottholmesmusic.com</a>

Music Learning Theory with Dr. Kathy Liperote

Tonya McKenna

Wondering what to expect when student teaching?  Not sure what to consider when mentoring a student teacher?  Tonya McKenna is here to give you an overview of what each role looks like, how you can get the most out of your student teaching experience, and ideas for guiding student teachers throughout their time with you.   Tonya McKenna is in her 23rd year teaching elementary music. She currently teaches K-6 in North Texas and previously taught K-5 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She received a Bachelor's in Music Performance, Master's in Music Education, and Orff Schulwerk certification at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She has also completed a post level Orff Schulwerk class at SMU as well as World Music Level I. She is the current President of the North Texas Orff Chapter. She and her husband Mike have two wonderful children. Tonya loves being a soccer mom, yoga, reading, and cooking. Afternoon Ti Links: Blog- https://afternoonti.blogspot.com/ Instragram- @highafternoonti   Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

Wondering what to expect when student teaching?  Not sure what to consider when mentoring a student teacher?  Tonya McKenna is here to give you an overview of what each role looks like, how you can get the most out of your student teaching experience, and ideas for guiding student teachers throughout their time with you.   Tonya McKenna is in her 23rd year teaching elementary music. She currently teaches K-6 in North Texas and previously taught K-5 in Las Vegas, Nevada. She received a Bachelor's in Music Performance, Master's in Music Education, and Orff Schulwerk certification at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. She has also completed a post level Orff Schulwerk class at SMU as well as World Music Level I. She is the current President of the North Texas Orff Chapter. She and her husband Mike have two wonderful children. Tonya loves being a soccer mom, yoga, reading, and cooking. Afternoon Ti Links: Blog- <a href="https://afternoonti.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://afternoonti.blogspot.com/</a> Instragram- @highafternoonti Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes <a href="http://www.scottholmesmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottholmesmusic.com</a>

E041 Mentoring Student Teachers with Tonya McKenna

Continuing our summer health series with a talk about two aspects of mental health:  anxiety and depression.  I'll share ways that we can deal healthfully in these areas.   Links: Healthline article: https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/how-to-fight-depression#parts-vs.-whole Guardian article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/apr/19/depression-awareness-mental-illness-feel-like   Afternoon Ti: Blog - https://afternoonti.blogspot.com Instagram - @highafternoonti   Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

Continuing our summer health series with a talk about two aspects of mental health:  anxiety and depression.  I'll share ways that we can deal healthfully in these areas. Links: Healthline article: <a href="https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/how-to-fight-depression#parts-vs.-whole" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.healthline.com/health/depression/how-to-fight-depression#parts-vs.-whole</a> Guardian article: <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/apr/19/depression-awareness-mental-illness-feel-like" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2016/apr/19/depression-awareness-mental-illness-feel-like</a> Afternoon Ti: Blog - <a href="https://afternoonti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://afternoonti.blogspot.com</a> Instagram - @highafternoonti Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes <a href="http://www.scottholmesmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottholmesmusic.com</a>

E30 Anxiety and Depression

As we get ready to head back into school mode, everything today will be in 3's: 3 topics and 3 ideas to consider within those topics. 1- Those First Few Classes 2- Lesson Planners: Paper, Online, and Personal 3- Mindset   Links: Elan Planner: https://amzn.to/2GHfO7b  Simplified Planner:  https://www.emilyley.com/products/2019-2020-simplified-teacher-planner Erin Condren Planner: https://www.erincondren.com/ Elizabeth Caldwell #planmywholelife Teacher Planner:   https://caldwellorganizedchaos.blogspot.com/2019/05/planner-tour-2019-2020.html Elizabeth Caldwell TpT store (Organized Chaos Music):  https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Organized-Chaos-Music Pepper Planner: https://www.thelyonsshare.org/product/pepper-planner/   Afternoon Ti Blog: https://afternoonti.blogspot.com Instagram: @highafternoonti   Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

As we get ready to head back into school mode, everything today will be in 3's: 3 topics and 3 ideas to consider within those topics. 1- Those First Few Classes 2- Lesson Planners: Paper, Online, and Personal 3- Mindset Links: Elan Planner: <a href="https://amzn.to/2GHfO7b" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2GHfO7b</a> Simplified Planner: <a href="https://www.emilyley.com/products/2019-2020-simplified-teacher-planner" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.emilyley.com/products/2019-2020-simplified-teacher-planner</a> Erin Condren Planner: <a href="https://www.erincondren.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.erincondren.com/</a> Elizabeth Caldwell #planmywholelife Teacher Planner:  <a href="https://caldwellorganizedchaos.blogspot.com/2019/05/planner-tour-2019-2020.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://caldwellorganizedchaos.blogspot.com/2019/05/planner-tour-2019-2020.html</a> Elizabeth Caldwell TpT store (Organized Chaos Music): <a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Organized-Chaos-Music" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/Organized-Chaos-Music</a> Pepper Planner: <a href="https://www.thelyonsshare.org/product/pepper-planner/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.thelyonsshare.org/product/pepper-planner/</a> Afternoon Ti Blog: <a href="https://afternoonti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://afternoonti.blogspot.com</a> Instagram: @highafternoonti Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes <a href="http://www.scottholmesmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottholmesmusic.com</a>

E037 Back in the Groove: Back to School Basics

Afternoon Ti Links: Blog: www.afternoonti.blogspot.com Instagram: @highafternoonti Nutcracker Google Slides Presentation:  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1agpq5sKvy5TZavfJXXK6iE_ZmecdiSSTl3f5dQO5CNQ/edit#slide=id.p SHOW NOTES BOOKS 1. The Nutcracker by Susan Jeffers:  https://www.amazon.com/Nutcracker-Susan-Jeffers/dp/0060743867/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=0060743867&amp;pd_rd_r=EP5WAX041M1QVJYFQW3Z&amp;pd_rd_w=VG1wW&amp;pd_rd_wg=hPtFA&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=EP5WAX041M1QVJYFQW3Z&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=jein-20&amp;linkId=317836af55a59e08685d80bcf28d4cb1 2. Nutcracker Ballet by Vladimir Vagin:  https://www.amazon.com/Nutcracker-Ballet-Vladimir-Vagin/dp/0439081858?creativeASIN=0439081858&amp;linkCode=w61&amp;imprToken=rIzx4uA-sQa1wuXjOVCKsg&amp;slotNum=1&amp;tag=teachwithbooks-20 3. The Nutcracker (based on NYCB):  https://www.amazon.com/Nutcracker-New-York-City-Ballet/dp/1481458299/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr= 4. The Nutcracker: An Enchanting Pop-Up:  https://www.amazon.com/Nutcracker-Enchanting-Pop-Up-Adaptation/dp/1623485568/ref=pd_sbs_14_12?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=1623485568&amp;pd_rd_r=25299945-1143-454b-9cbf-cf73e134738e&amp;pd_rd_w=He4uv&amp;pd_rd_wg=AJB4C&amp;pf_rd_p=5873ae95-9063-4a23-9b7e-eafa738c2269&amp;pf_rd_r=WQDHFZSEYB3J9NPHZGS7&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=WQDHFZSEYB3J9NPHZGS7   AUDIO VERSIONS 1. Calm App: Nutcracker read by Larry Davis: www.calm.com 2. Story Nory:  https://www.storynory.com/a-christmas-nutcracker/   BALLET COMPANY RESOURCES 1. East Alabama Community Ballet: http://eacballet.com/Curriculum_Guide.pdf 2. San Francisco Ballet Family Guide:  https://d3ss7t324mvief.cloudfront.net/pdf/SF-Ballet_Nutcracker_Family_Guide_2017.pdf 3. San Francisco Spotify Playlist:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3kIQKvxawDXFUDInVx2ran?si=XkvTdmRPS4CpjRefGaFDvQ   TEACHER BLOGS 1. Emily's Kodaly Music:  http://emilyskodalymusic.blogspot.com/2014/12/favorite-nutcracker-activities-for.html 2. Yellow Brick Road Blog: https://yellowbrickroadblog.com/2017/11/nutcracker-roundup.html   MUSICAL SELECTIONS 1.  Nutcracker Swagger by J-Hud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDfXVVwUx8Y 2. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Lindsey Stirling:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKkzbbLYPuI 3. Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEE9A9CF50F4E1576 4. Nutrocker by Trans-Siberian Orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4AbeEu_WwY 5. Silent Nutcracker by Trans-Siberian Orchestra: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHZvTA6l3tk 6. Blue Claw Philharmonic: https://open.spotify.com/album/6j7yuqMxw37nD0T5fk25ji 7. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRx7AFXR5Gw&amp;list=PLohYzz4btpaS4M9t1acWLopN6smBD7PSg COLORING BOOK 1. Nutcracker:  https://www.amazon.com/Nutcracker-Coloring-Book-Classic/dp/168412381X/ref=pd_sbs_14_35?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=168412381X&amp;pd_rd_r=25299945-1143-454b-9cbf-cf73e134738e&amp;pd_rd_w=He4uv&amp;pd_rd_wg=AJB4C&amp;pf_rd_p=5873ae95-9063-4a23-9b7e-eafa738c2269&amp;pf_rd_r=WQDHFZSEYB3J9NPHZGS7&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=WQDHFZSEYB3J9NPHZGS7

Afternoon Ti Links: Blog: <a href="http://www.afternoonti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.afternoonti.blogspot.com</a> Instagram: @highafternoonti Nutcracker Google Slides Presentation: <a href="https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1agpq5sKvy5TZavfJXXK6iE_ZmecdiSSTl3f5dQO5CNQ/edit#slide=id.p" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1agpq5sKvy5TZavfJXXK6iE_ZmecdiSSTl3f5dQO5CNQ/edit#slide=id.p</a> SHOW NOTES BOOKS 1. The Nutcracker by Susan Jeffers: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nutcracker-Susan-Jeffers/dp/0060743867/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=0060743867&amp;pd_rd_r=EP5WAX041M1QVJYFQW3Z&amp;pd_rd_w=VG1wW&amp;pd_rd_wg=hPtFA&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=EP5WAX041M1QVJYFQW3Z&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=jein-20&amp;linkId=317836af55a59e08685d80bcf28d4cb1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Nutcracker-Susan-Jeffers/dp/0060743867/ref=as_li_ss_tl?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=0060743867&amp;pd_rd_r=EP5WAX041M1QVJYFQW3Z&amp;pd_rd_w=VG1wW&amp;pd_rd_wg=hPtFA&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=EP5WAX041M1QVJYFQW3Z&amp;linkCode=sl1&amp;tag=jein-20&amp;linkId=317836af55a59e08685d80bcf28d4cb1</a> 2. Nutcracker Ballet by Vladimir Vagin: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nutcracker-Ballet-Vladimir-Vagin/dp/0439081858?creativeASIN=0439081858&amp;linkCode=w61&amp;imprToken=rIzx4uA-sQa1wuXjOVCKsg&amp;slotNum=1&amp;tag=teachwithbooks-20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Nutcracker-Ballet-Vladimir-Vagin/dp/0439081858?creativeASIN=0439081858&amp;linkCode=w61&amp;imprToken=rIzx4uA-sQa1wuXjOVCKsg&amp;slotNum=1&amp;tag=teachwithbooks-20</a> 3. The Nutcracker (based on NYCB): <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nutcracker-New-York-City-Ballet/dp/1481458299/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Nutcracker-New-York-City-Ballet/dp/1481458299/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&amp;qid=&amp;sr=</a> 4. The Nutcracker: An Enchanting Pop-Up: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nutcracker-Enchanting-Pop-Up-Adaptation/dp/1623485568/ref=pd_sbs_14_12?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=1623485568&amp;pd_rd_r=25299945-1143-454b-9cbf-cf73e134738e&amp;pd_rd_w=He4uv&amp;pd_rd_wg=AJB4C&amp;pf_rd_p=5873ae95-9063-4a23-9b7e-eafa738c2269&amp;pf_rd_r=WQDHFZSEYB3J9NPHZGS7&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=WQDHFZSEYB3J9NPHZGS7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Nutcracker-Enchanting-Pop-Up-Adaptation/dp/1623485568/ref=pd_sbs_14_12?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=1623485568&amp;pd_rd_r=25299945-1143-454b-9cbf-cf73e134738e&amp;pd_rd_w=He4uv&amp;pd_rd_wg=AJB4C&amp;pf_rd_p=5873ae95-9063-4a23-9b7e-eafa738c2269&amp;pf_rd_r=WQDHFZSEYB3J9NPHZGS7&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=WQDHFZSEYB3J9NPHZGS7</a> AUDIO VERSIONS 1. Calm App: Nutcracker read by Larry Davis: <a href="http://www.calm.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.calm.com</a> 2. Story Nory:  <a href="https://www.storynory.com/a-christmas-nutcracker/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.storynory.com/a-christmas-nutcracker/</a> BALLET COMPANY RESOURCES 1. East Alabama Community Ballet: <a href="http://eacballet.com/Curriculum_Guide.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://eacballet.com/Curriculum_Guide.pdf</a> 2. San Francisco Ballet Family Guide: <a href="https://d3ss7t324mvief.cloudfront.net/pdf/SF-Ballet_Nutcracker_Family_Guide_2017.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://d3ss7t324mvief.cloudfront.net/pdf/SF-Ballet_Nutcracker_Family_Guide_2017.pdf</a> 3. San Francisco Spotify Playlist: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3kIQKvxawDXFUDInVx2ran?si=XkvTdmRPS4CpjRefGaFDvQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3kIQKvxawDXFUDInVx2ran?si=XkvTdmRPS4CpjRefGaFDvQ</a> TEACHER BLOGS 1. Emily's Kodaly Music: <a href="http://emilyskodalymusic.blogspot.com/2014/12/favorite-nutcracker-activities-for.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> http://emilyskodalymusic.blogspot.com/2014/12/favorite-nutcracker-activities-for.html</a> 2. Yellow Brick Road Blog: <a href="https://yellowbrickroadblog.com/2017/11/nutcracker-roundup.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://yellowbrickroadblog.com/2017/11/nutcracker-roundup.html</a> MUSICAL SELECTIONS 1.  Nutcracker Swagger by J-Hud: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDfXVVwUx8Y" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDfXVVwUx8Y</a> 2. Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy by Lindsey Stirling:  <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKkzbbLYPuI" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EKkzbbLYPuI</a> 3. Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEE9A9CF50F4E1576" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLEE9A9CF50F4E1576</a> 4. Nutrocker by Trans-Siberian Orchestra: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4AbeEu_WwY" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4AbeEu_WwY</a> 5. Silent Nutcracker by Trans-Siberian Orchestra: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHZvTA6l3tk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHZvTA6l3tk</a> 6. Blue Claw Philharmonic: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/album/6j7yuqMxw37nD0T5fk25ji" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://open.spotify.com/album/6j7yuqMxw37nD0T5fk25ji</a> 7. The Nutcracker and the Four Realms: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRx7AFXR5Gw&amp;list=PLohYzz4btpaS4M9t1acWLopN6smBD7PSg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dRx7AFXR5Gw&amp;list=PLohYzz4btpaS4M9t1acWLopN6smBD7PSg</a> COLORING BOOK 1. Nutcracker: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nutcracker-Coloring-Book-Classic/dp/168412381X/ref=pd_sbs_14_35?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=168412381X&amp;pd_rd_r=25299945-1143-454b-9cbf-cf73e134738e&amp;pd_rd_w=He4uv&amp;pd_rd_wg=AJB4C&amp;pf_rd_p=5873ae95-9063-4a23-9b7e-eafa738c2269&amp;pf_rd_r=WQDHFZSEYB3J9NPHZGS7&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=WQDHFZSEYB3J9NPHZGS7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> https://www.amazon.com/Nutcracker-Coloring-Book-Classic/dp/168412381X/ref=pd_sbs_14_35?_encoding=UTF8&amp;pd_rd_i=168412381X&amp;pd_rd_r=25299945-1143-454b-9cbf-cf73e134738e&amp;pd_rd_w=He4uv&amp;pd_rd_wg=AJB4C&amp;pf_rd_p=5873ae95-9063-4a23-9b7e-eafa738c2269&amp;pf_rd_r=WQDHFZSEYB3J9NPHZGS7&amp;psc=1&amp;refRID=WQDHFZSEYB3J9NPHZGS7</a>

The Nutcracker

Monica Dale

Monica Dale is an educator, writer, dancer, and musician with extensive training in Dalcroze Eurythmics.  She founded Musikinesis, an approach that merges dance and music.  You'll hear stories about her training, learn about her background involving Dalcroze Eurythmics, and the development of Musikinesis. www.afternoonti.blogspot.com www.musikinesis.com  Musikinesis Summer Course at Eastman School of Music   Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

Monica Dale is an educator, writer, dancer, and musician with extensive training in Dalcroze Eurythmics.  She founded Musikinesis, an approach that merges dance and music.  You'll hear stories about her training, learn about her background involving Dalcroze Eurythmics, and the development of Musikinesis. <a href="http://www.afternoonti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.afternoonti.blogspot.com</a> <a href="http://www.musikinesis.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.musikinesis.com</a> <a href="https://www.esm.rochester.edu/ss2018/course/musikinesis-music-dance-dalcroze/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Musikinesis Summer Course at Eastman School of Music</a> Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes <a href="http://www.scottholmesmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottholmesmusic.com</a>

E011 Musikinesis with Monica Dale

Darlene Jebson

We are continuing the summer health series with Darlene Jebson, drama/vocal educator at Novi Christian School and worship leader at Brightmoor Christian Church.  Darlene shares about her experience with vocal nodules and gives us insight into how we can take care of our voice. Darlene Jebson is the Director of Worship at Brightmoor Christian Church as well as the Vocal Music and Drama teacher at Novi Christian Academy.  She earned her undergrad degree in music education with a focus on voice and her Master's degree in education from Marygrove College.  She lives with her husband Mark and their two children in Commerce, Michigan. Darlene: Website:  https://www.brightmoorchurch.org/fullscreen-page/comp-js5xjfzz/2f4f486c-310f-11e9-8c97-12efbd0b6636/2/%3Fi%3D2%26p%3Db33je%26s%3Dstyle-jidihmv8   Afternoon Ti: Blog- https://afternoonti.blogspot.com Instagram- @highafternoonti   Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

We are continuing the summer health series with Darlene Jebson, drama/vocal educator at Novi Christian School and worship leader at Brightmoor Christian Church.  Darlene shares about her experience with vocal nodules and gives us insight into how we can take care of our voice. Darlene Jebson is the Director of Worship at Brightmoor Christian Church as well as the Vocal Music and Drama teacher at Novi Christian Academy.  She earned her undergrad degree in music education with a focus on voice and her Master's degree in education from Marygrove College.  She lives with her husband Mark and their two children in Commerce, Michigan. Darlene: Website:  <a href="https://www.brightmoorchurch.org/fullscreen-page/comp-js5xjfzz/2f4f486c-310f-11e9-8c97-12efbd0b6636/2/%3Fi%3D2%26p%3Db33je%26s%3Dstyle-jidihmv8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.brightmoorchurch.org/fullscreen-page/comp-js5xjfzz/2f4f486c-310f-11e9-8c97-12efbd0b6636/2/%3Fi%3D2%26p%3Db33je%26s%3Dstyle-jidihmv8</a> Afternoon Ti: Blog- <a href="https://afternoonti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://afternoonti.blogspot.com</a> Instagram- @highafternoonti Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes <a href="http://www.scottholmesmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottholmesmusic.com</a>

E028 Part II: Vocal Health with Darlene Jebson

Katy Moyer

For the final episode in our summer health series, we’re talking about two areas: anxiety and depression and grief and loss.  We talk about how anxiety and depression manifest, things we can do when feeling anxious, and how to tell if we should reach out to someone for help.  Counselor Katy Moyer also shares how she has walked through a significant loss in her own life, how to be there for a friend who is experiencing grief and loss, and how she helps others who are experiencing the devastation of losing a loved one.   Katy Moyer is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate at LifeCare Counseling and Coaching in Raleigh, NC. She is also a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. While her areas of practice include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, women’s issues, relationship issues and life adjustments and transitions, she has a special interest in working with clients who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth, as well as primary and secondary infertility.   Katy Moyer Links: LifeCare Counseling and Coaching- Psychology Today-   Afternoon Ti Links: Blog- https://afternoonti.blogspot.com Instagram- @highafternoonti   Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

For the final episode in our summer health series, we’re talking about two areas: anxiety and depression and grief and loss.  We talk about how anxiety and depression manifest, things we can do when feeling anxious, and how to tell if we should reach out to someone for help.  Counselor Katy Moyer also shares how she has walked through a significant loss in her own life, how to be there for a friend who is experiencing grief and loss, and how she helps others who are experiencing the devastation of losing a loved one.   Katy Moyer is a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate at LifeCare Counseling and Coaching in Raleigh, NC. She is also a member of the American Association of Christian Counselors. While her areas of practice include anxiety, depression, grief and loss, women’s issues, relationship issues and life adjustments and transitions, she has a special interest in working with clients who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss, including miscarriage and stillbirth, as well as primary and secondary infertility. Katy Moyer Links: LifeCare Counseling and Coaching- Psychology Today- Afternoon Ti Links: Blog- <a href="https://afternoonti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://afternoonti.blogspot.com</a> Instagram- @highafternoonti Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes <a href="http://www.scottholmesmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottholmesmusic.com</a>

E035 Grief and Loss / Anxiety and Depression with Katy Moyer

Doing enough.  Being enough.  Enough said.   Article Links: Edutopia - https://www.edutopia.org/blog/battling-decision-fatigue-gravity-goldberg-renee-houser Location Rebel - https://www.locationrebel.com/stop-working/ Sean Ogle Twitter - @seanogle   Afternoon Ti Links: Blog- https://afternoonti.blogspot.com Instagram- @highafternoonti   Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

Doing enough.  Being enough.  Enough said. Article Links: Edutopia - <a href="https://www.edutopia.org/blog/battling-decision-fatigue-gravity-goldberg-renee-houser" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.edutopia.org/blog/battling-decision-fatigue-gravity-goldberg-renee-houser</a> Location Rebel - <a href="https://www.locationrebel.com/stop-working/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.locationrebel.com/stop-working/</a> Sean Ogle Twitter - @seanogle Afternoon Ti Links: Blog- <a href="https://afternoonti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://afternoonti.blogspot.com</a> Instagram- @highafternoonti Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes <a href="http://www.scottholmesmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottholmesmusic.com</a>

E044 Enough

Lauren Bain

Lauren Bain will be sharing about how the Kodály approach can help us guide our ESL students towards musical learning and why Kodály is a wonderful approach for all learners! Lauren Bain teaches K-5 elementary music at Carl Schurz Elementary in New Braunfels. She earned a B.M. in Piano Performance and Music Education from Trinity University in San Antonio. She also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Trinity University. Lauren received her Kodály certification from Texas State University, and her Orff-Schulwerk certification from Trinity University. She was named the New Braunfels ISD District Elementary Teacher of the Year in 2018, TEA’s Region 13 Elementary Teacher of the Year in 2019, and was a finalist for the HEB Excellence in Education Award in 2019. She has served on music curriculum writing committees for both North East ISD and New Braunfels ISD. During her first 5 years in New Braunfels ISD, she field-tested kindergarten music curriculum for the latest publication in cognition and music education research by Oxford University Press entitled Kodály in the Kindergarten Classroom by Dr. Micheál Houlahan and Dr. Philip Tacka.  Lauren served as the Vice President for the Kodály Educators of Texas (2011-2016), and is currently the President. She has presented at OAKE and AOSA national conferences, TMEA, and the 2014 CEDFA Summit, as well as workshops in central and south Texas since 2009. She is the Level 1 Musicianship and Pedagogy Instructor for the Rio Grande Valley Kodály Program in McAllen, TX.   Links: Lauren Bain YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEGcLnyY80ct5cA4zSvmsA/videos ESL Article: https://www.eslteacheredu.org/what-is-an-esl-teacher/ Cult of Pedagogy Article: https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/supporting-esl-students-mainstream-classroom/   Afternoon Ti: Blog: https://afternoonti.blogspot.com/ Instagram:  @highafternoonti   Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com 

Lauren Bain will be sharing about how the Kodály approach can help us guide our ESL students towards musical learning and why Kodály is a wonderful approach for all learners! Lauren Bain teaches K-5 elementary music at Carl Schurz Elementary in New Braunfels. She earned a B.M. in Piano Performance and Music Education from Trinity University in San Antonio. She also holds a Master of Arts in Teaching from Trinity University. Lauren received her Kodály certification from Texas State University, and her Orff-Schulwerk certification from Trinity University. She was named the New Braunfels ISD District Elementary Teacher of the Year in 2018, TEA’s Region 13 Elementary Teacher of the Year in 2019, and was a finalist for the HEB Excellence in Education Award in 2019. She has served on music curriculum writing committees for both North East ISD and New Braunfels ISD. During her first 5 years in New Braunfels ISD, she field-tested kindergarten music curriculum for the latest publication in cognition and music education research by Oxford University Press entitled Kodály in the Kindergarten Classroom by Dr. Micheál Houlahan and Dr. Philip Tacka.  Lauren served as the Vice President for the Kodály Educators of Texas (2011-2016), and is currently the President. She has presented at OAKE and AOSA national conferences, TMEA, and the 2014 CEDFA Summit, as well as workshops in central and south Texas since 2009. She is the Level 1 Musicianship and Pedagogy Instructor for the Rio Grande Valley Kodály Program in McAllen, TX. Links: Lauren Bain YouTube Channel: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEGcLnyY80ct5cA4zSvmsA/videos" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUEGcLnyY80ct5cA4zSvmsA/videos</a> ESL Article: <a href="https://www.eslteacheredu.org/what-is-an-esl-teacher/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.eslteacheredu.org/what-is-an-esl-teacher/</a> Cult of Pedagogy Article: <a href="https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/supporting-esl-students-mainstream-classroom/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.cultofpedagogy.com/supporting-esl-students-mainstream-classroom/</a> Afternoon Ti: Blog: <a href="https://afternoonti.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://afternoonti.blogspot.com/</a> Instagram:  @highafternoonti Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes <a href="http://www.scottholmesmusic.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottholmesmusic.com </a>

E042 ESL and Kodály with Lauren Bain

Today I'm sharing three ways to incorporate gratitude into each day through: 1) Considering the small things 2) Looking back 3) Giving gratitude to others   Links: Collective Evolution Article: https://www.collective-evolution.com/2019/02/14/scientists-show-how-gratitude-literally-alters-the-human-heart-molecular-structure-of-the-brain/ Last 90 Days Challenge: https://thehollisco.com/pages/last-90-days Twitter Challenge by @TishRich and @TaraMartinEDU:  #GratitudeSnaps  Afternoon Ti: Blog:  https://afternoonti.blogspot.com Instagram: @highafternoonti

Today I'm sharing three ways to incorporate gratitude into each day through: 1) Considering the small things 2) Looking back 3) Giving gratitude to others Links: Collective Evolution Article: <a href="https://www.collective-evolution.com/2019/02/14/scientists-show-how-gratitude-literally-alters-the-human-heart-molecular-structure-of-the-brain/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.collective-evolution.com/2019/02/14/scientists-show-how-gratitude-literally-alters-the-human-heart-molecular-structure-of-the-brain/</a> Last 90 Days Challenge: <a href="https://thehollisco.com/pages/last-90-days" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://thehollisco.com/pages/last-90-days</a> Twitter Challenge by @TishRich and @TaraMartinEDU:  #GratitudeSnaps  Afternoon Ti: Blog:  <a href="https://afternoonti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://afternoonti.blogspot.com</a> Instagram: @highafternoonti

Sunday Sip: Gratitude

We often associate singing with Kodály and instruments with Orff, but there's so much more to both approaches and wonderful ways to integrate them together in the classroom.  I'll be sharing three ways that I enjoy merging these two approaches together to bring students opportunities to experience structure of musical concepts with improvisation and composition, blending folk dancing with laban movement and body percussion, and incorporating singing with instruments.    Afternoon Ti: Blog:  https://afternoonti.blogspot.com Instagram:  @highafternoonti

We often associate singing with Kodály and instruments with Orff, but there's so much more to both approaches and wonderful ways to integrate them together in the classroom.  I'll be sharing three ways that I enjoy merging these two approaches together to bring students opportunities to experience structure of musical concepts with improvisation and composition, blending folk dancing with laban movement and body percussion, and incorporating singing with instruments.  Afternoon Ti: Blog:  <a href="https://afternoonti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://afternoonti.blogspot.com</a> Instagram:  @highafternoonti

Merging the Kodály and Orff Approaches in your Classroom

Learn strategies for how to use space in your classroom as a tool for movement, instrument set-up and storage. Hear ideas for organization of materials as well! www.afternoonti.blogspot.com Intro/Outro Music: "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

Learn strategies for how to use space in your classroom as a tool for movement, instrument set-up and storage. Hear ideas for organization of materials as well! <a href="http://www.afternoonti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.afternoonti.blogspot.com</a> Intro/Outro Music: "Our Big Adventure" by Scott Holmes <a href="http://www.scottholmesmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottholmesmusic.com</a>

E001: Making the Most of Your Classroom Space

Victoria Boler

In the first episode with Victoria Boler, she shares about her experiences with Orff and Kodaly approaches, as well as information about data collecting, goal setting and informances. Victoria's Website: www.wemakethemusic.org www.afternoonti.blogspot.com Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

In the first episode with Victoria Boler, she shares about her experiences with Orff and Kodaly approaches, as well as information about data collecting, goal setting and informances. Victoria's Website: <a href="http://www.wemakethemusic.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.wemakethemusic.org</a> <a href="http://www.afternoonti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.afternoonti.blogspot.com</a> Intro/Outro Music: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes <a href="http://www.scottholmesmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottholmesmusic.com</a>

E010 Part I:  Interview with Victoria Boler

In this episode, I'll share how we can integrate three well-known approaches to teach our students a musical piece.  You'll hear how we can pull out the concept of sixteenth notes from a Music for Children Volume I piece and teach it using the Dalcroze, Kodaly and Orff approaches.  Check out the blog to see more information: www.afternoonti.blogspot.com Intro/Outro: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes www.scottholmesmusic.com

In this episode, I'll share how we can integrate three well-known approaches to teach our students a musical piece.  You'll hear how we can pull out the concept of sixteenth notes from a Music for Children Volume I piece and teach it using the Dalcroze, Kodaly and Orff approaches.  Check out the blog to see more information: <a href="http://www.afternoonti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.afternoonti.blogspot.com</a> Intro/Outro: Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes <a href="http://www.scottholmesmusic.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.scottholmesmusic.com</a>

Bonus: One Piece, Three Approaches

Martina Vasil

Show Notes: Little Kids Rock Association for Popular Music Education (APME) Teaching with Orff Articles: Modern Band Recorder Lesson   Martina’s Bio:  Dr. Martina Vasil is assistant professor of music education and director of the Modern Band, Orff Schulwerk, and Dalcroze Summer Institute at the University of Kentucky (UK). She teaches collegiate courses in general music, popular music education, and qualitative research and continues to teach preK–6 music at Lexington Montessori School. She is Orff Level III and Dalcroze Level II certified. Martina was a member of the inaugural Modern Band Higher Education Fellowship and has brought Modern Band training to teachers locally and internationally (Liberia). Martina’s research centers on popular music education, Orff Schulwerk, and music teacher education. She has published in the International Journal of Music Education, the Journal of Music Teacher Education, UPDATE: Applications of Research in Music Education, and the Orff Echo. She recently published a book chapter, “Popular Music Education and Orff Schulwerk”, in the Bloomsbury Handbook of Popular Music Education (2019). Afternoon Ti Links: Blog Instagram: @highafternoonti   Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by Scott Holmes

Show Notes: <a href="https://www.littlekidsrock.org/%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Little Kids Rock</a> Association for Popular Music Education (<a href="https://www.popularmusiceducation.org/%20%20" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">APME</a>) Teaching with Orff Articles: <a href="https://teachingwithorff.com/miw-orff-schulwerk-modern-band/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Modern Band</a> <a href="https://teachingwithorff.com/recorder-lesson-john-cena/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Recorder Lesson</a> Martina’s Bio:  Dr. Martina Vasil is assistant professor of music education and director of the Modern Band, Orff Schulwerk, and Dalcroze Summer Institute at the University of Kentucky (UK). She teaches collegiate courses in general music, popular music education, and qualitative research and continues to teach preK–6 music at Lexington Montessori School. She is Orff Level III and Dalcroze Level II certified. Martina was a member of the inaugural Modern Band Higher Education Fellowship and has brought Modern Band training to teachers locally and internationally (Liberia). Martina’s research centers on popular music education, Orff Schulwerk, and music teacher education. She has published in the International Journal of Music Education, the Journal of Music Teacher Education, UPDATE: Applications of Research in Music Education, and the Orff Echo. She recently published a book chapter, “Popular Music Education and Orff Schulwerk”, in the Bloomsbury Handbook of Popular Music Education (2019). Afternoon Ti Links: <a href="https://afternoonti.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Blog</a> Instagram: @highafternoonti Intro/Outro Music Our Big Adventure by <a href="https://scottholmesmusic.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scott Holmes</a>

Orff and Modern Band with Martina Vasil

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