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Music Teacher Coffee Talk

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Apr 22, 2025 • 57min

MTCT #177: Outside Singing Games, Part 2

MTCT #177: Outside Singing Games, Part 2 by Carrie Nicholas and Tanya LeJeune
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Apr 6, 2025 • 1h 1min

MTCT #176: Managing Spring Fever Behavior

Tanya and Carrie talk about strategies and lesson ideas that help when managing Spring Fever behavior challenges in the music room.
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Mar 23, 2025 • 1h 2min

MTCT #175: 2025 OAKE Conference Reflection

Carrie and Tanya talk about their takeaways and favorite moments from the 2025 Organization of American Kodály Educators (OAKE) national conference that was held in Chicago in March, 2025.
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Mar 9, 2025 • 1h 2min

MTCT #174: Post Performance Ponderings

Carrie and Tanya talk about recent grade-level performances they've led at their schools.
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Feb 22, 2025 • 1h 1min

MTCT #173: Simple Sub Plans

Carrie and Tanya share some ideas and tips for when you need to leave sub plans in the music room.
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Feb 9, 2025 • 56min

MTCT #172: Brewing Up Fresh Ideas with Music Teacher Coffee Talk

The hosts share creative Valentine's Day lesson ideas and reflect on the importance of student engagement in music education. They discuss inspiring fifth graders through solo auditions and effective formative assessment strategies. Innovative methods for rhythmic and melodic activities are explored, emphasizing minimal grading and the use of manipulatives. Engaging students with call and response songs and heart-themed lessons adds fun to learning. Membership benefits and new opportunities for collaboration are introduced, highlighting resources for music educators.
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Jan 26, 2025 • 44min

MTCT #171: Developing the Singing Voice with Anne Mileski

Carrie and Tanya talk with Anne Mileski about developing the singing voice in the elementary music classroom.
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Jan 12, 2025 • 58min

MTCT #170: Peek At Our Week: 5th Grade

Carrie and Tanya share songs and activities they are doing with 5th grade this week and this semester.
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Dec 30, 2024 • 56min

MTCT #169: Mid Year Check In

Carrie and Tanya discuss plans and goals for the second half of the school year.
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Dec 14, 2024 • 1h 6min

MTCT #168: Peek at Our Week: 4th Grade

Carrie and Tanya share songs and activities they are doing with 4th grade this week.

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