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Organizing the Music Lesson Plan: Concepts vs Activities

Active Musicking - How Students Learn Best

Long-Range Planning for Elementary General Music

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Engaging 5th Grade Musicians | with Josh Southard

"Histories Beyond the Page" - Folk Song Research with Kathy Kuddes

Cooperative Learning in Elementary Music | Mandy Algate

Singing Games for Elementary Music - with Aimee Pfitzner

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Picture Books in Elementary General Music (Part 2)

Getting Started with Picture Books in Elementary General Music (Picture Books Part 1)

“I Never Get a Turn”

My Students Won’t Sing

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Active Musicking - How Students Learn Best

Victoria Boler 8/30/21 Victoria Boler 8/30/21

Active Musicking - How Students Learn Best

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The First Weeks of Kindergarten Music

Victoria Boler 8/23/21 Victoria Boler 8/23/21

The First Weeks of Kindergarten Music

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Where Do the Standards Fit In the Music Curriculum Planning Process?

Victoria Boler 8/21/21 Victoria Boler 8/21/21

Where Do the Standards Fit In the Music Curriculum Planning Process?

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Long-Range Planning for Elementary General Music

Victoria Boler 8/18/21 Victoria Boler 8/18/21

Long-Range Planning for Elementary General Music

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Pre-Assessments at the Beginning of the 2021 - 2022 School Year

Victoria Boler 8/16/21 Victoria Boler 8/16/21

Pre-Assessments at the Beginning of the 2021 - 2022 School Year

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Classroom Management for Elementary General Music (Before the Sticker Charts)

Victoria Boler 8/13/21 Victoria Boler 8/13/21

Classroom Management for Elementary General Music (Before the Sticker Charts)

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Tips for Planning Concerts

Victoria Boler 8/11/21 Victoria Boler 8/11/21

Tips for Planning Concerts

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Opening the First Day of Music - An Elemental Conversation with Anne Mileski

Victoria Boler 8/9/21 Victoria Boler 8/9/21

Opening the First Day of Music - An Elemental Conversation with Anne Mileski

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Choosing Repertoire for the 2021 - 2022 School Year

Victoria Boler 7/15/21 Victoria Boler 7/15/21

Choosing Repertoire for the 2021 - 2022 School Year

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Music and Art

Victoria Boler 7/7/21 Victoria Boler 7/7/21

Music and Art

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Increasing Parent Involvement in the Music Program

Victoria Boler 6/24/21 Victoria Boler 6/24/21

Increasing Parent Involvement in the Music Program

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Using Movement to Teach Musical Concepts

Victoria Boler 6/14/21 Victoria Boler 6/14/21

Using Movement to Teach Musical Concepts

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Do You Have Tips for Music Teachers On a Cart?

Victoria Boler 6/8/21 Victoria Boler 6/8/21

Do You Have Tips for Music Teachers On a Cart?

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Music Lesson Planning When You're Burnt Out

Victoria Boler 6/7/21 Victoria Boler 6/7/21

Music Lesson Planning When You're Burnt Out

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Weekend Research: Music Teacher Burnout

Victoria Boler 6/4/21 Victoria Boler 6/4/21

Weekend Research: Music Teacher Burnout

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How Many Songs Should I Teach Each Grade Per Month?

Victoria Boler 6/2/21 Victoria Boler 6/2/21

How Many Songs Should I Teach Each Grade Per Month?

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How Should I Use Percussion as a Vocalist?

Victoria Boler 5/31/21 Victoria Boler 5/31/21

How Should I Use Percussion as a Vocalist?

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Research for Elementary Music Teachers

Victoria Boler 5/28/21 Victoria Boler 5/28/21

Research for Elementary Music Teachers

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What Classroom Instruments Should I Buy First?

Victoria Boler 5/26/21 Victoria Boler 5/26/21

What Classroom Instruments Should I Buy First?

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How Do You Assess Improvisation?

Victoria Boler 5/23/21 Victoria Boler 5/23/21

How Do You Assess Improvisation?

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