86- 5 Practical Ways to Implement Social and Emotional Learning Strategies In the Music Classroom with Paige Bell

In this episode, Paige and I discuss 5 practical ways to implement social and emotional learning strategies in the music classroom.   This is something music teachers ask a lot about, because with only seeing your students for a limited amount of time, it's difficult to know how to connect with them and help them connect with others in a deeper way. 

Research has shown that students will learn more from teachers they know care about them and care about their life.   Social-emotional learning can serve as a great classroom management tool.  Classroom management isn't just about being strict and enforcing the rules, but also about connecting with your students too. 

The 5 practical ways to implement social-emotional learning in the music classroom (that are discussed in detail in this episode) include:

1. Implement a feelings check in or greeting

2. Incorporate a zen zone in your classroom

3. Do breathing exercises and meditation

4. Practice social-emotional learning for yourself too

5. Dialogue effectively with your students 

Paige's mission with the “Simple Music Teaching” blog, and TPT store, is to share simple, effective, lesson ideas and resources. As a self-proclaimed “minimalist music teacher,” she enjoys inspiring teachers to say “no” more often so that they can say “yes” to the things that really matter and live a more balanced life with less burnout. She's been teaching music at a large Title I elementary school in Dallas, TX for 6 years and specialize in ukulele, guitar, social emotional learning, technology and classroom management.

Paige loves morning routines, running and Thai food. She's a non-fiction book nerd (specifically personal growth & psychology books), coffee-shop dweller, traveler, introvert, songwriter and entrepreneur. She's been married to her favorite human for 6 years and has an energetic 2 ½ year old blue heeler dog.

You can connect with Paige on her blog and on social media on:

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For the resources that Paige recommends in this interview, head to this link. 

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