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The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast: Music Education

Are you an elementary music teacher? Maybe you’re worn out, overwhelmed, or feel like it gets harder each year.Hi, I’m Jessica, and it’s my passion to help elementary music teachers, just like you, fi... Read more

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40-How to advocate for music education in Music in Our Schools Month

40-How to advocate for music education in Music in Our Schools Month

In this episode, we'll discuss ways to advocate for your music program during Music in our Schools Month.  Some ways to ... Read more

20 Mar 2019

19mins

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24-Tips for simplifying lesson planning...part 1

24-Tips for simplifying lesson planning...part 1

In this episode, we'll discuss:  -ways to use old textbooks and other resources  -simplifying by combining lessons per g... Read more

25 Oct 2018

16mins

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5-Classroom management in elementary music

5-Classroom management in elementary music

In this episode, we we'll talk about:  -why practicing procedures over and over matters  -how to practice what your prea... Read more

14 May 2018

15mins

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13-10 things you don't know about me

13-10 things you don't know about me

In this episode, I'll talk about 10 things you don't know about me.  If you've ever wondered who I really am, then you n... Read more

19 Jul 2018

24mins

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28-5 reasons I'm thankful for music education

28-5 reasons I'm thankful for music education

In this episode, I'm going to share 5 reasons I'm thankful for music education.  I'll discuss:  1. How music helps stude... Read more

26 Nov 2018

23mins

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9-Advice for new music teachers

9-Advice for new music teachers

In this episode, I'll share my favorite tips I wish someone had shared with me my first year of teaching.  We'll discuss... Read more

5 Jun 2018

14mins

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3- Springtime activities for the music classroom

3- Springtime activities for the music classroom

In this episode, I will talk about my favorite Springtime activities for the music classroom.  We'll discuss:  -creating... Read more

14 May 2018

13mins

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23-How to handle a behavior problem child in the music room

23-How to handle a behavior problem child in the music room

In this episode, I'll share with you an answer I gave to one of the music teachers I mentor about how to handle a behavi... Read more

17 Oct 2018

15mins

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17-Teaching kids to sing in the elementary music classroom

17-Teaching kids to sing in the elementary music classroom

In this episode, we're going to talk all about teaching kids to sing in elementary music. I wrote a blog post about teac... Read more

6 Sep 2018

11mins

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19-Ways to beat imposter syndrome as an elementary music teacher

19-Ways to beat imposter syndrome as an elementary music teacher

In this episode, we'll discover real ways you can beat imposter syndrome and stop comparing yourself once and for all to... Read more

20 Sep 2018

15mins

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39-Mentorship for the elementary music teacher with Elisa Jansen Jones

39-Mentorship for the elementary music teacher with Elisa Jansen Jones

In this episode, Elisa Jansen Jones and I discuss mentorship for elementary music teacher's.  Mentorship is usually just... Read more

14 Mar 2019

32mins

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15-Making students feel welcome in the music room this school year

15-Making students feel welcome in the music room this school year

Whether students are new to your school or have known you a while, I want to share ways that you can make students feel ... Read more

21 Aug 2018

13mins

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6-How to plan for the next school year

6-How to plan for the next school year

It really is never too early to begin planning out the next school year. As this school year wraps up, think about what ... Read more

14 May 2018

10mins

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4-Why the teacher walkouts matter

4-Why the teacher walkouts matter

As a former Oklahoma educator, the walkouts matter a lot. Teachers aren't being heard and, lots of times also not seen. ... Read more

14 May 2018

12mins

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14-Tips on transitioning from summer back to school

14-Tips on transitioning from summer back to school

This was originally aired on my Facebook page. In this episode, we'll talk about my favorite ways to transition from su... Read more

2 Aug 2018

20mins

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38-4 ways to deal with music teacher burnout

38-4 ways to deal with music teacher burnout

In this episode, we'll discuss 4 ways to deal with music teacher burnout.  You feel like you’re like the little engine t... Read more

7 Mar 2019

17mins

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31-How to get back into the swing of things after break

31-How to get back into the swing of things after break

In this podcast episode, we'll explore ways you can find your motivation as you head back to school after Winter break. ... Read more

10 Jan 2019

8mins

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25-Tips for simplifying lesson planning- part 2

25-Tips for simplifying lesson planning- part 2

In this episode, we'll discuss:  -how to keep planning and teaching the lesson simple when you're just starting out  -wa... Read more

1 Nov 2018

17mins

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34-Simple yet effective ways to plan and implement programs

34-Simple yet effective ways to plan and implement programs

This episode originally aired on this Facebook Live. In this episode, we'll discuss ways you can plan, pick out, and imp... Read more

28 Jan 2019

19mins

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35-Forming a sense of community in your classroom with this Valentine's Day activity

35-Forming a sense of community in your classroom with this Valentine's Day activity

In this episode, we'll talk about an easy Valentine's Day activity, how to keep it simple with your lower elementary kid... Read more

6 Feb 2019

10mins

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