The Music Room
Aileen Miracle
The Music Room is a podcast for elementary music teachers looking to learn helpful strategies, lesson ideas, songs, and more, for distance and hybrid learning, and beyond! Through discussion and interviews, Aileen will cover everything from Kodaly-inspired teaching, to decolonizing practices, to classroom management. For more helpful ideas for music educators, visit www.mrsmiraclesmusicroom.com
Episodes
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May 24, 2023 • 15min
#094, Five Fun Ways To Teach Tika - Tika
In this podcast, the host discusses five fun ways to practice 16th notes. They cover topics such as adapting songs to be more inclusive, teaching activities and games to engage students, exploring the 'Tika Tika' song and a game called 'night at the museum', teaching music concepts through games and videos, and teaching Tika rhythm and musical form with activities and a listening lesson.
Apr 19, 2023 • 14min
#093, Teaching When Times Are Tough
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses how to teach successfully when times are tough, whether you are experiencing the death of a loved one, divorce, or any other difficult situation.
Apr 5, 2023 • 31min
#092, Culturally Responsive Teaching In The Music Room
In this podcast episode, Aileen interviews Ashley Cuthbertson about Culturally Responsive Teaching: what it is, specific lesson examples, and more!
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Mar 1, 2023 • 20min
#091, Simplifying Lesson Planning with Jessica Peresta
Jessica Peresta, music teacher and lesson planning expert, shares strategies to simplify lesson planning in the music room. Topics include challenges in lesson planning, rotational approach, backwards planning, data tracking, prioritizing quality, using templates, incorporating assessments, and a discussion on the TV show Shrinking.
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Feb 15, 2023 • 11min
#090, Standards - Based Grading In The Music Room
Exploring standards-based grading in music education, including different strands for grading and the use of performance learning descriptors. Discussion on alternative assessment methods for students to meet standards with a book recommendation mentioned.
Jan 25, 2023 • 11min
#089, Five Mistakes I've Made With Centers
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses five mistakes she's made with centers, from trying to do too much, to not offering enough choice.
Jan 11, 2023 • 25min
#088, Teaching Neurodivergent Students In The Music Room
Wondering how best to teach your neurodivergent students? Check out this podcast episode with Kimberly Hall, with strategies for best meeting the needs of all of your students, especially those who aren't "typical" learners.
Nov 23, 2022 • 47min
#087, Music Activities We Are Thankful For
In this podcast episode, Aileen and Katie discuss music activities, lessons, picture books, and tech tools for which they are thankful, from "Great Big House" to Nearpod.
Nov 9, 2022 • 11min
#086, Opening Activities For The Music Room
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses her favorite opening activities for the elementary music classroom, from singing games to listening!
Oct 26, 2022 • 13min
#085, Favorite Music Education Resources
In this podcast episode, Aileen discusses her favorite music education resources, from print resources, to websites, to podcasts!
