Engaging students is one of the most challenging—and rewarding—aspects of teaching music. In an era where technology grants instant access to information, capturing and holding students' attention is more challenging than ever. I've found success in merging learning with fun through interactive games that reinforce the musical concepts we cover in class. Here are five musical games that have proven effective in my classroom:
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In a previous post, I talked about how music and language are linked and how music is a universal language. We start by learning letters and words in speech, as we do with pitches and rhythms in music. As we grow, we learn more words that can add to our communication abilities with others to provide nuances and more accurate information. You might be thinking, but what about music? It can't communicate like that. Actually, music is great at communicating feelings and those nuances - just see this article from Dartmouth College!
Childhood stands as a pivotal phase in life, championed by numerous experts in psychology, education, and child development for its paramount significance. This formative period leaves an indelible imprint on cognitive, social, and emotional growth, nurturing the roots of perpetual learning and self-assurance. During infancy, the brain's neuroplasticity aids rapid language acquisition, forming connections and absorbing linguistic patterns, as highlighted by Mia Nacamulli.
Living in a digital world with ever-changing technology, the education system looks – and feels – very different from how students learned 20 years ago. From new devices to increased expenses, this can be an overwhelming change for parents. Aside from this, online school has become a mainstream form of education since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. With this abundance of educational resources and countless new options for learning, where do you even begin? That’s where we come in.
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