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mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Good evening, welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels/your fave Fall TV show

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:01 PM EDT

Hi everyone- Molly from Arlington, VA/prek-5th general and chorus/favorite new one last week was This Is Us! #elmused #ThisIsUs

FelderMusic Sep 27 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Logan. Columbia MO. K-5. New Girl #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:02 PM EDT

@FelderMusic Hi Logan! I love New Girl! So glad you could join us tonight! #elmused

SarahMJoncas Sep 27 @ 9:02 PM EDT

Hi #elmused! Sarah, K-5 general music/chorus/band in MA! Currently watching NCIS while I make manipulatives

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:03 PM EDT

This chat follows a simple Question & Answer format. I’ll tweet Q1 and you answer with A1. Don’t forget to add #elmused after each tweet!

MrsLevenberg Sep 27 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Sophie Levenberg, K-2 music in Goshen, NY. We don't have cable.. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@SarahMJoncas Hi Sarah! I know we’ve all done that for sure! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:03 PM EDT

@MrsLevenberg Hi Sophie! Oh boy, not sure I’d be able to handle that, lol #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Sep 27 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Beth from Shawnee KS K-6 general music and 5-6 choir #elmused

kimbalee219 Sep 27 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Kim White, Lubbock, TX, Pre-K through 5th Elem music, Once Upon a Time! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@Shawanoe_Music Hi Beth! Great to see you here! #elmused

jennifer_gilles Sep 27 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Jenny from NE Ohio. I teach PK-2 and I'm catching up on Gilmore Girls for the reunion show in November!! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:04 PM EDT

@kimbalee219 Hi Kim! Man I can’t believe that show is still on, haha #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Sep 27 @ 9:04 PM EDT

Howdy from East Texas. Destiny /pre-k-3rd gen mus and I do not get to watch tv because of men controlling TV, so I Quilt #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1 coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@jennifer_gilles Hi Jenny! Oh I can’t even tell you how excited I am for that! #elmused #bingewatch

phyllissings Sep 27 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Phyllis, Baton Rouge, LA, 5th/6th grade GM/Choir, Bobs Burgers! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@desmusik Hi Destiny! Good to have a backup plan #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: What is the one part of your room/office that you always seem to be reorganizing throughout the year? #elmused

MrsPotterMusic Sep 27 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Shelley in Frisco, TX, teaching K-5 music. My favorite thing to watch in the fall is college football! #RollTide #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@phyllissings Hi Phyllis! #elmused

JoelWestman1 Sep 27 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Joel from Anderson, IN K-5 music. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@MrsPotterMusic Hi Shelley! I never had football in college, so now I just rely on the NFL #elmused

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Natalie from Andover, MN. K-5 vocal and classroom music. I don't really watch TV unless it's Netflix. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: My desk and the cart by my SmartBoard- so many piles! I’ve been better so far this year, but I’m sure the piles will grow #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@JoelWestman1 Hi Joel! #elmused

SarahMJoncas Sep 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT

a1: My desk! It's on my to-do list for tomorrow #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Sep 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi! SaraBeth from Texas K-5 music and The Blacklist 💜 #elmused

aileenmiracle Sep 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Aileen from Columbus, Ohio. K-5 general music and 3rd-5th grade choir. Favorite fall TV show: Last man on earth. #elmused

svitullomusic Sep 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hello everyone! Sarah, NC, pre k-5 #elmused https://t.co/tBTc2yxfMj

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Good evening, welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels/your fave Fall TV show

JoelWestman1 Sep 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: I always seem to be reorganizing my instrument cabinets... because I never put things back in the same place. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@molliany Hi Natalie! That counts too! #elmused #StrangerThingsrockedmyworld

jennifer_gilles Sep 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1) My center manipulatives!! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: Classroom instruments! Take some out/ put some away every week depending on what we're doing! #elmused

MrsPotterMusic Sep 27 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: My desk! Things always seem to pile up. I have 2 desks at my new school which makes it even easier to let things pile up. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@SarahMJoncas Haha…great minds #elmused

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb @jennifer_gilles ME TOO!!! #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Sep 27 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1 desk area, interchangeable Bulletin Board and computer files #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@Tuffnellmusic Hi SaraBeth! #elmused

FelderMusic Sep 27 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: I reorganized my UTP instruments this year. Last year I was always going through my desk. Too many beanie babies and puppets. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@svitullomusic Hi Sarah! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@aileenmiracle Hi Aileen! #elmused

aileenmiracle Sep 27 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: My bookcases, because I'm constantly using picture books and resources and things get out of order! #elmused

kimbalee219 Sep 27 @ 9:09 PM EDT

I'm always reorganizing my desk area! Those music catalogues pile up! #elmused

svitullomusic Sep 27 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1: papers, folders, binders, oh my?! #elmused https://t.co/aAco52FuNM

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: What is the one part of your room/office that you always seem to be reorganizing throughout the year? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@FelderMusic SO many beanie babies! And my speech and OT staff borrow them all the time haha so I have to figure out where they are #elmused

svitullomusic Sep 27 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb hey Molly! Thanks for hosting/moderating tonight! #elmused

kimbalee219 Sep 27 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@aileenmiracle Me too!!! #elmused

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1: My desk!! (the piles) And the few things I can get on my whiteboard around my Smartboard that is attached smack in the middle! #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Sep 27 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1 My front of room area where I stage 7 grade levels of material for the day #elmused

phyllissings Sep 27 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: my desk and my boards. New classroom. Still playing w the setup. #elmused

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@JoelWestman1 I can sympathize! #elmused

irvingmrslucas Sep 27 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Hi, Jenn from CT. K-5 General, band, chorus. Walking Dead! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@svitullomusic Always happy to chat with my #elmused fam! And we have some newcomers tonight, which makes it extra special! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:11 PM EDT

@svitullomusic Always happy to chat with my #elmused fam! And we have some newcomers tonight, which makes it extra special! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q2 coming up! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@irvingmrslucas HI Jenn! #elmused

kimbalee219 Sep 27 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@Shawanoe_Music Yes! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: How do you organize large instruments? Are they easily accessible, so they don’t have to be lugged out each time? #elmused

matthewstensrud Sep 27 @ 9:13 PM EDT

A1: The walls! So much opportunity lies in the visuals we offer our students! #elmused https://t.co/fkxFprmHW0

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: What is the one part of your room/office that you always seem to be reorganizing throughout the year? #elmused

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@aileenmiracle I'd love to know more about what picture books you use and how...I love books, and want to use more! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: Drums stored on top of shelves, easy to pull down; Xylos stored on shelves in corner- definitely a pain, so I don’t use enough #elmused

JoelWestman1 Sep 27 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: I'm blessed with a large (emptyish) room and Wenger style instrument cabinets with padlocks so nothing walks away. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@molliany @aileenmiracle Definitely me too! I think we will have a Literature and Music chat at some point this year! #elmused

phyllissings Sep 27 @ 9:14 PM EDT

A2: large instruments?!?! Those exist?!?!! #elmused

aileenmiracle Sep 27 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: I am super lucky that my Orff instruments are on wheels! I keep them in the corner of my room and can wheel them out whenever! #elmused

SarahMJoncas Sep 27 @ 9:15 PM EDT

a2: my bass off instruments are on wheels, the rest are on shelves. Tubanos are out. Kids are quick at setup #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Sep 27 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1: in previous years, it has been my big book shelf. However I did a complete reorganization on it before school started #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 27 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: I keep them on top of my cabinets- easily accessible to me, but not temptingly grabable kiddos. #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Sep 27 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2 I keep them along the wall when I plan to use them, but if we won't be using them for a few days they go to my storage closet #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@matthewstensrud Hi Matthew, thanks for joining! I see you’re from Alexandria! I teach in Arlington! :) #elmused #neighbors

kimbalee219 Sep 27 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: I have dulcimers on plastic hooks that appear like a wall decoration. Drums and orff have to be kept in cabinets. #elmused

aileenmiracle Sep 27 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb @molliany A literature and music chat would be amazing! I did just write this post: https://t.co/8VaIHUCFhX #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Sep 27 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2 pt1 I have pulled my piano away from the wall for my temple/time blocks, jola tubes and music stands to hide behind. #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Sep 27 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: big instruments are on shelves. Very easy to get out/ put up #elmused

jennifer_gilles Sep 27 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2) I store tubanos, gathering drums under a table and all else on shelves I bought at Walmart. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@molliany @FelderMusic Any songs involving animals where Ss get excited to get a turn holding them #elmused Or sometimes as beat buddies

FelderMusic Sep 27 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: Instruments are always out in designated area. We use them almost every day. S know to be careful when doing mvmt & adjust #elmused

irvingmrslucas Sep 27 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A1: my desk and piano area are always a mess. I get slightly better each year... #elmused

MrsPotterMusic Sep 27 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: Most of mine are on wheels and on shelves. They're pretty accessible, but it does take a bit of time to get them out. #elmused

WHmusicrocks Sep 27 @ 9:17 PM EDT

Jennifer from KC, MO. Fav fall show: catching upon Grey's Anatomy on Netflix! #elmused

aileenmiracle Sep 27 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@kimbalee219 I just bought a rack for mine because I couldn't figure out another system. Do you have a pic? Would love to see! #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Sep 27 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2 pt 2 drums are stacked on file cabinets, huge sterilite tubs for instruments with fabric on top to make "invisible" #elmused

WHmusicrocks Sep 27 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A1: my desk! I can't keep it straight for the life of me! #messyteacher #elmused

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: Tubanos on floor, Xylos on table/carts. I've been slowly purchasing carts to free up table for other instruments. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@WHmusicrocks Hi Jennifer! #elmused I rematched the whole thing last year- so bad, but so good! ;) #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@WHmusicrocks Hi Jennifer! #elmused I rematched the whole thing last year- so bad, but so good! ;) #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q3 coming up! #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Sep 27 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2 pt3 xylophones are in the far corner away from door covered with fabric to be "invisible". Fabric is an amazing tool! #elmused

irvingmrslucas Sep 27 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: drums line one wall, I have a library shelf for my barred inst. my bass xylo will have a cart soon! #elmused https://t.co/94NXsuG7LF

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q3: How do you organize non-pitched and handheld percussion instruments? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: Baskets, boxes, and labels on binder clips clipped onto the shelf, so they can easily be moved and rearranged! #elmused

phyllissings Sep 27 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: baskets of shakers, scrapers, & tappers #elmused

aileenmiracle Sep 27 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: I have a storage room with some great drawers. I make labels and put non-pitched in there. Easy to pull out and use! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 27 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: Labeled bins in labeled cabinets. #elmused

SarahMJoncas Sep 27 @ 9:21 PM EDT

a3- assorted bins and buckets - some in a cabinet, others out to be used #elmused

FelderMusic Sep 27 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3: I have a wall of cabinets and drawers. Lots of storage! UTP are organized by sound so they are easy to find. #elmused

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:22 PM EDT

@desmusik It also keeps the dust off! :) #elmused

kimbalee219 Sep 27 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: I keep them in a six drawer shelf. #elmused

JoelWestman1 Sep 27 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: same Wenger style instrument cabinets (with the easy slide plastic shelves), and all small instruments in a box or tub. #elmused

jennifer_gilles Sep 27 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3) I bought colorful tubs from Dollar Tree for most of my instruments. Hand drums, tambourines just sit on shelves. #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Sep 27 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3 pictures tomorrow of my storage, but I have small tubs daily use on shelves. they are stored in a LG sterilite over the summer #elmused

irvingmrslucas Sep 27 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3: sterilite bins! I get them around college time in sets of five. #elmused https://t.co/03IKk4GDvn

Shawanoe_Music Sep 27 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3 Lots of bins of a variety of sizes. I like bins with lids so that the instruments stay clean and sticks/beaters stay in. #elmused

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: Bins, buckets, & cabinets. Amazing ideas - 3M hooks holding hand drums. I just don't have the wall space accessible to kiddos. #elmused

jennifer_gilles Sep 27 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: #elmused https://t.co/Dums1CaP9i

desmusik - Moderator Sep 27 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A 2 and 3 #elmused https://t.co/uPe7v6ms8I

desmusik - Moderator Sep 27 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A 2 and 3 #elmused #elmused https://t.co/K1rYwyHSk3

desmusik - Moderator Sep 27 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A 2 and 3 #elmused #elmused https://t.co/K1rYwyHSk3

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A3: I just bought medium garbage cans to hold boomwhackers organized by pitch. Hopefully, easier to locate when needed! #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Sep 27 @ 9:26 PM EDT

A 2 and 3 #elmused https://t.co/ooRmmR1xnV

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q4 coming up! #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Sep 27 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A 2 and 3 #elmused https://t.co/G2N6nzgTvF

desmusik - Moderator Sep 27 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A 2 and 3 #elmused https://t.co/ov5v6ITYcB

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q4: What does seating look like in your classroom? Do you have a rug, sit spots, floor markings? How do kids know where to go? #elmused

kimbalee219 Sep 27 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@molliany Great idea! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: I <3 my beautiful rug-Ss have assigned seats; 4/5 pick @ beg. of yr, I assign K-2. Sadly only 24 spots, so some Ss sit outside #elmused

audreymelugin Sep 27 @ 9:29 PM EDT

Joining now! Audrey, Lake Dallas, K-5. #elmused

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: I have an oval music symbol rug. No assigned seats unless they "earn" it. Special spots are remembered with symbols. #elmused

FelderMusic Sep 27 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: S have "music spots" on the rug in four rows. No chairs. No dots. We move a lot. They are only in their spots for literacy. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@audreymelugin Hi Audrey! #elmused

SarahMJoncas Sep 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT

a4: I have 2 rugs, Ss sit in circle around the edges when they come in. #elmused

BraquetLiz Sep 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT

I'm here! Liz from Texas K-5 Music #elmused

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@kimbalee219 I'll try to remember to take/post a pic tomorrow. #elmused

aileenmiracle Sep 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4: K-1 sit in a circle since we are up and moving so much. 2-5 sit in assigned rows on carpet. I am doing flexible seating too! #elmused

kimbalee219 Sep 27 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb A4: I have a 30 seat rug and we also use a large circle painted on the floor! #elmused

irvingmrslucas Sep 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: I have a rug, and have done lots of practice with the kids on how to enter. I got floor dots, but haven't used them yet #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Join us for October’s #elmused chat! Awesome people, great conversation! Invite someone new next month! https://t.co/bH8LbG47Q4

BraquetLiz Sep 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: painted lines on my floor-I assign spots at the beginning of the year - they earn free seat day! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: Rainbow rug w square spots outlined. Ss have assigned seats- I leave a grid with colors and seats projected on IWB at start. #elmused

JoelWestman1 Sep 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: i have a big room, so I put a circle on the floor with painter's tape (a $900 rug isn't in the budget) #elmused

WHmusicrocks Sep 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: Velcro strips on carpet, numbered with sharpie. I sit them boy/girl alpha by 1st names #elmused #Over700students :-!

Mwren13 Sep 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A2. My Ss tend to touch everything, so all instruments are hung high on the wall or in a closet. #elmused

MrsPotterMusic Sep 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A3: I have a shelf with little tubs that slide in. I love it! I have them labeled, and it keeps them from getting dusty. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz Hi Liz! #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Sep 27 @ 9:32 PM EDT

K and 1 sit in 3 rows on the staff rug. 2-6 sit in the chairs. All spots assigned. #elmused https://t.co/JDeI79wpxm

svitullomusic Sep 27 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@Conn_Music @siempresonreir5 @OakviewMusic Join #elmused chat! https://t.co/Ls8ocnNWI2

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:31 PM EDT

Join us for October’s #elmused chat! Awesome people, great conversation! Invite someone new next month! https://t.co/bH8LbG47Q4

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@FelderMusic I used to have that, but we could never locate the pitches I needed quickly! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:32 PM EDT

@WHmusicrocks Break a leg at your performance! I’m sure you’ll be tired- we’ll hope to see ya the next week! :) #elmused

kimbalee219 Sep 27 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4 part 2: I also have a seating chart for every class that applies to the carpet. #elmused

phyllissings Sep 27 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4: I teach choir classes part of the day so I have 26 chairs and risers in my room. stack the chairs when needed (I teach 5th/6th) #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@Mwren13 Hi Marisa! Long time no chat! Glad to have you back! #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Sep 27 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4: sit spots! Allows for flexible seating and "official" spots too #elmused https://t.co/Cor1BErXMy

MrsPotterMusic Sep 27 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4: I have a rug with a staff & different music symbols. S sit around that. I really want to get sit spots though! #elmused

svitullomusic Sep 27 @ 9:33 PM EDT

A4b: also some were outside circle- eliminating chairs allows us to all be together! #elmused https://t.co/wo3RZsDlH9

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: I <3 my beautiful rug-Ss have assigned seats; 4/5 pick @ beg. of yr, I assign K-2. Sadly only 24 spots, so some Ss sit outside #elmused

Mwren13 Sep 27 @ 9:34 PM EDT

Q4. I have chairs in a u along the outside and square rubber mats in middle. Assigned chair by number & flex seating. #elmused

annemileski Sep 27 @ 9:34 PM EDT

OMG, I can’t seem to get on here on time!! Anne, K-5 music in WA #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:34 PM EDT

@annemileski Hahah no worries- glad to have you! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Q5 coming up! #elmused

kimbalee219 Sep 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@JoelWestman1 Totally jacked my carpet from Kindergarten... Shhhh! #elmused

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT

@JoelWestman1 Our parent group purchased mine. I'm hoping to put together a DonorsChoose to get another one for station work. #elmused

MrsPotterMusic Sep 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4 cont: I assigned seats at the beginning of the year but will let them choose new seat in Jan if they can handle it 😉 #elmused

audreymelugin Sep 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT

A4. 3 rows of colored dots on the ceiling for students to sit under, evenly spaced over rug area. Clear floor, groups by dot color #elmused

JoelWestman1 Sep 27 @ 9:35 PM EDT

My room is so large, and my class sizes are such that I need a 13 ft rug... those are $1k withOUT music stuff on them. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Q5: How do you organize flash cards and manipulatives so that they are easily accessible? #elmused

annemileski Sep 27 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A1: traveling this year is really challenging my organizational system. I’ve been trying different things for the past 3 wks! #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Sep 27 @ 9:36 PM EDT

A4 I use floor tape from Gopher sports for the first few weeks of school then kids know where to go for majority of days. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A5: I luckily have an office with lots of shelving- I keep manipulative on one, centers on one, and miscellaneous on the rest #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT

@annemileski I can imagine that makes things much more difficult- I feel for ya! #elmused

BraquetLiz Sep 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I'm not good with this but I have most of them in zip loc bags. That way they fit in a drawer. #elmused

WHmusicrocks Sep 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT

#elmused teachers with sit spots: do you kids mess w/ them? My kids are forever ripping up my velcro and it drives me NUTTY!

Mwren13 Sep 27 @ 9:37 PM EDT

I moved classrooms this yr and part of the reason was for more storage. Principal knew I needed more space. #elmused

FelderMusic Sep 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5: Whatever I am using for the day is already out. When manipulatives are not being used, they are in a folder in a cabinet. #elmused

kimbalee219 Sep 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5: I have them in a certain section of my cabinets. Lots of plastic buckets and labels! #elmused

MrsPotterMusic Sep 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5: I have them in small clear plastic bins, labeled w/ the melodic / rhythmic element & what it is (flash cards, game, etc.) #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Sep 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A4 pt 2 some days we start in a circle or by my reading chair. I train from day 1 different spots we gather. #elmused

annemileski Sep 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5: for manipulatives, I hit up Michael’s craft storage!! I’ve found so many awesome things there on sale :) #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Sep 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5: sandwich, quart and gallon size bags that are labeled, organized by grade level and melodic or rhythmic concept #elmused

WHmusicrocks Sep 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

@Shawanoe_Music Yay!!! I'm glad your on the #elmused chat tonight! :-)

phyllissings Sep 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5: They are either sitting on my white board or I put magnets on them to display on my board when needed #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5: Keep flash cards, etc. in file cabinet in labeled hanging file folders. #elmused

JoelWestman1 Sep 27 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5: right now I have things thrown in random boxes or scattered around on the floor by my desk. #elmused

irvingmrslucas Sep 27 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5: I keep them in boxes, then get organized by grade before new lessons begin. I have a bookshelf near my piano for manipulatives #elmused

annemileski Sep 27 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A4: Sit spots are the jam! I can’t use them this year since I teach on a tiled floor, but they are on my inventory for next year! #elmused

jennifer_gilles Sep 27 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5) I have very large tubs that I try to organize manipulatives in i.e. Rhythm center stuff. Keeping tubs organized is the problem! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:39 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz Rhythm cards, tons of centers, beanie babies, the list goes on and on… maybe we should have a manipulatives chat! #elmused

aileenmiracle Sep 27 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5: Tried these magazine files for my rhythm cards and other materials this year, have worked very well! #elmused https://t.co/LDC7SUxmlx

desmusik - Moderator Sep 27 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A4 pt 3 everyone sits on The floor, but I've made 8 pillows for a reward.some days we break out all or some pillows Or not. #elmused

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5: I keep manipulatives in folders in a file cabinet when not used. I have to figure out a good way to store the other stuff yet. #elmused

Mwren13 Sep 27 @ 9:40 PM EDT

@annemileski I struggle with the same thing. Keeping things organized and at the right building is hard. Any tips? #elmused

WHmusicrocks Sep 27 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A5: file cabinet w/folders by grade. Long #gameplan rhythm cards on the shelf. Other manipulatives (sticks, eggs, etc) on shelf #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT

Q6 coming up! #elmused

annemileski Sep 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5: These are a couple of my favs, among others :) #elmused https://t.co/IBfxZSPkuZ

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz For sure! At this rate, we have ideas for chats all the way through December! Woohoo! #elmused

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:42 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb @BraquetLiz I agree manipulatives chat would be great! Just starting out with centers and need/would like pointers! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q6: How do you organize boomwhackers or other pitched percussion instruments? #elmused

annemileski Sep 27 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@Mwren13 I have a big thirty-one flat bottomed tote that I jokingly (but seriously) call my mobile classroom. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A6: Boomwhackers are in a tall kitchen garbage can- easy to pull out and put away/don’t take up too much space #elmused

aileenmiracle Sep 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@annemileski Are those organized by concept? Love it! #elmused

BraquetLiz Sep 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT

I will admit my center/manipulatives are lacking! In a bad way. I have a few games but not much. #elmused

JoelWestman1 Sep 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A6: Boomwhackers go in the cabinet in the trumpet slots, one color per slot. Other pitched go on shelves. #elmused

annemileski Sep 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@Mwren13 I’m keeping most things at home and making a list of what I need each day. Thankfully traveling is just for this year! :) #elmused

audreymelugin Sep 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5 Ziploc bags or baskets/tubs. My 2nd yr here so still need to reorganize everything to my liking. #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT

@molliany @BraquetLiz I think November will focus on tech and December will be: centers, manipulatives, and music and literature #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 27 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A6: They're a hot mess right now. Have them in a soft laundry hamper that ain't cuttin' it. #elmused

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6: This past summer, I bought medium sized garbage cans...one for each diatonic pitch, plus one for all the chromatics. #elmused

Mwren13 Sep 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

Q6. Boomwackers are velcroed to the wall. #elmused https://t.co/GyG5Q2BJG5

Shawanoe_Music Sep 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6: Trashcans and buckets depending on the size of the tubes. #elmused

jennifer_gilles Sep 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6: BW in 5-gallon buckets. Xylophones on shelves. Flocks in Sterlite tub. Steel drums take up floor space, but so worth it! #elmused

BraquetLiz Sep 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6: Boomwhackers are in 5 gallon buckets. Xylos and other pitched are in a big cabinet. #elmused

annemileski Sep 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@aileenmiracle no, I wish I was that organized! Those are different @target dollar spot erasers for dictation, icons by animal/song #elmused

phyllissings Sep 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6: I put my boomwhackers in buckets. Tried different things. Still looking for something better. #elmused

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:45 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz Me too! #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Sep 27 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5: ziplock bags and then I use clasp rings to keep them bundled together #elmused

irvingmrslucas Sep 27 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A6: I have an old hard traveling drum case that stores the boomwhackers perfectly. #elmused

BraquetLiz Sep 27 @ 9:46 PM EDT

Anyone have ideas for Uke storage other than hanging on the wall?? #elmused

annemileski Sep 27 @ 9:47 PM EDT

@Tuffnellmusic book rings have been my favorite thing this year to organize and make flip charts. #elmused

kimbalee219 Sep 27 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A6: Boomwackers r n my closet until I figure out a way 2 store them w/out them being available 2 all the afterschool kids n my rm #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Sep 27 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A6 sterilite tubs #elmused

Mwren13 Sep 27 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz We have 2 black metal cabinets with shelves and we store Ukes in there. #elmused

annemileski Sep 27 @ 9:48 PM EDT

A6: I love the trend of hand-drums on the wall. Convenient & looks fun!! For other percussion, I’ve always just thrown it in a tub #elmused

kimbalee219 Sep 27 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@WHmusicrocks Cool idea 4 Boomwhackers! #elmused

Mwren13 Sep 27 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@molliany @BraquetLiz Me too! #elmused

annemileski Sep 27 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@kimbalee219 @WHmusicrocks I’ve seen a ton of folks do this too! How fun :) #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Sep 27 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A5: I also have several cute Thirty One bags that I store scarves and finger puppets in #elmused

annemileski Sep 27 @ 9:49 PM EDT

@Tuffnellmusic #allthethirtyonebags. I want a puppet tree for my new school next year!! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q7 coming up! #elmused

aileenmiracle Sep 27 @ 9:50 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz I found this on Pinterest for ukulele storage a few weeks ago: https://t.co/B4bozsXVbo #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Sep 27 @ 9:50 PM EDT

A6: boomwhackers are stored in 3 white trash cans #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q7: Do you have a word wall or content walls? How are these organized and utilized in your classroom? #elmused

JoelWestman1 Sep 27 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A7: does it count if I have the Feierabend Word Wall cards all laminated but still in the box they came in and not on the wall? #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A7: I used to have a word wall, but I didn’t update it enough…mostly just stick w my recorder board/rhythms & anchor charts posted #elmused

annemileski Sep 27 @ 9:52 PM EDT

@aileenmiracle @BraquetLiz This is genius! Do you have a class set of ukes? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 27 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A7: It's kind of a free for all. Put relevant posters wherever there's space. #elmused

jennifer_gilles Sep 27 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A7: I don't have word wall, but key elements (instru families/names, tempo terms, rhythm, etc) are displayed around my room. #elmused

aileenmiracle Sep 27 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A7: Yes, alphabetical word wall. Have done it by grade level and liked alphabetically better. #elmused https://t.co/E1WxZGgAnB

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A7: Feel like I should have word wall, but know myself well enough to know it wouldn't stay up to date. #elmused

kimbalee219 Sep 27 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A7: I have a music timeline, posters of symphonic instruments on a bulletin board, various dynamics and the note names on a poster. #elmused

phyllissings Sep 27 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A7: I have a rhythm wall from tpt. Vocab gets written on board - Ss copy 2 paper n folder (5th/6th grade) #elmused

aileenmiracle Sep 27 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@annemileski @BraquetLiz No, this is someone else's blog post. I'd love to have some ukes! #elmused

desmusik - Moderator Sep 27 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A7 word wall - words are placed on as we learn them. Kids know to search for the "word I am looking for" when I question them. #elmused

annemileski Sep 27 @ 9:53 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz That is a great idea!! Writing that down :) Did you get Lunas? Or a different brand? Through amazon? #allthequestions #elmused

BraquetLiz Sep 27 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A7: I had a word wall but I took it down and am just doing anchor charts instead. #elmused

kimbalee219 Sep 27 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A7: pt2 I use the timeline at least once a week if not more. I use the posters with center activities. #elmused

irvingmrslucas Sep 27 @ 9:55 PM EDT

A7: I get out and use my Feierabend vocab cards as they come up in lessons and place them in a word bank on my whiteboard. #elmused

annemileski Sep 27 @ 9:55 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz There are some really beautiful anchor charts out there!! They seem more practical, a visual you can really each to :) #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Sep 27 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A7: Mine is organized by big idea-melody, harmony, expression, rhythm, performance, form and then I have a board for other topics #elmused

kimbalee219 Sep 27 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A7:pt3ss race to put notes on the staff, and the poster is there just in case they need it. I challenge them to turn their back #elmused

Shawanoe_Music Sep 27 @ 9:56 PM EDT

A7: Words are color coded by grade level where concept is introduced #elmused

aileenmiracle Sep 27 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@jennifer_gilles I just have words up as reference. With 6 grades,I know it'd be too hard for me to put them up and take them down! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@Shawanoe_Music This is how organized I want to be lol #elmused

BraquetLiz Sep 27 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb thank you for being an awesome moderator!! Hope everyone has a great week!! Tomorrow is Hump Day! Woot woot! #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Join us for October’s #elmused chat! Awesome people, great conversation! Invite someone new next month! https://t.co/sI3rSIaQNO

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@BraquetLiz Thanks for joining! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 27 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Night all! #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Sep 27 @ 9:59 PM EDT

A7: word wall is color coded by grade and Ss know that rhythm smart slides/ tempo&dynamics charts correspond #elmused

mspatricianhfb Sep 27 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@Shawanoe_Music That makes me feel slightly better, hahah! #elmused

molliany Sep 27 @ 9:59 PM EDT

@mspatricianhfb Thanks for moderating once again! #elmused