Chaotic Harmony 105: Sasha Stone - A New Gameplan with 5th Grade - Chaotic Harmony Podcast
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Feb 10, 2025 Sasha Stone, a passionate elementary music teacher and YouTube content creator, shares her recent journey with 5th graders. She discusses embracing creativity in the classroom by breaking traditional methods and utilizing rock music to engage her students. Sasha also explores the integration of AI technology like Suno to enhance music education and foster collaboration. The conversation touches on the playful strategy of embracing cringe to connect with students, highlighting the importance of adaptability and community support in education.
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Initial Teaching Approach
- Sasha Stone initially used an Orff-Schulwerk approach with her fifth graders, focusing on movement and improvisation.
- However, she noticed a decline in student behavior and engagement around October.
Rock Band Experiment
- Stone shifted to a rock band style in October, incorporating bucket drumming and ukulele.
- However, this approach also failed to engage students, leading to further classroom management challenges.
Go Off Script
- If traditional methods fail, try something completely different.
- Stone's VAP coordinator encouraged her to "go off script" and explore new teaching strategies.
