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MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/grade levels and the highlight of your school year so far!

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:02 PM EDT

This chat will follow a simple Question&Answer format. I’ll tweet Q1/you’ll answer w A1. Don’t forget to add #elmused to each tweet!

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Sophie Levenberg, K-2 music in Goshen, NY. Highlight- first chorus rehearsal with 100 first graders ROCKED today! #elmused

phyllissings Sep 13 @ 9:03 PM EDT

Phyllis, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 5th/6th Grade. Highlight: keeping a steady beat by dancing 2 @shauntfitness Hip Hop Abs w classes! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT

@phyllissings @shauntfitness Awesome! They LOVE to move I'm sure! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Q1 coming up! #elmused

svitullomusic Sep 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Good evening everyone. Im Sarah from NC and I teach k-5 music! #elmused

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kampmiltonmusic Sep 13 @ 9:05 PM EDT

Justin Kamp, K-3 & 6th grade music in Milton, WI - highlight of the year - kinders talking in bus line about sitting like grandma! #elmused

twkellyMRES Sep 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Tamika Kelly, Elementary Music K-5, NC; The highlight of my year is teaching my son in K! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: How do you get lesson plan ideas? Are there specific resources (online, books, etc) that are go-tos? #elmused

SarahMJoncas Sep 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Hi #elmused ! Sarah, k-5 music/band/chorus in MA. Highlight so far is a student remembering a song I taught her in my demo lesson last June

svitullomusic Sep 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Im Sarah from NC & I teach k-5 music. Highlight... Hard to choose. Maybe teaching concepts using "We're Going on a Bear Hunt" #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

@kampmiltonmusic uh oh! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@twkellyMRES congrats! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT

@SarahMJoncas awesome! You obviously left an impression! #elmused

twkellyMRES Sep 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: I used the textbook series (Spotlight on Music), County unit plan, and fill in the gaps with ideas from this PLN. #elmused

SarahMJoncas Sep 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT

A1: I get ideas everywhere - Pinterest, TpT, lots of books in my classroom, colleagues, former colleagues, and Twitter #elmused

irvingmrslucas Sep 13 @ 9:07 PM EDT

Hi! Jenn from CT, k5 General, band & chorus. My highlight - We decoded in conversational solfege today! #elmused

svitullomusic Sep 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: love Artie almeida resources; I find great ideas on @Pinterest, &blogs of @tracyking @aileenmiracle #elmused https://t.co/jpDzcjptQG

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:06 PM EDT

Q1: How do you get lesson plan ideas? Are there specific resources (online, books, etc) that are go-tos? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@svitullomusic I LOVE that one! We listen to Michael Rosen read it and go on our own bear hunt around the room! #elmused

phyllissings Sep 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

A1: FB groups have been tremendously helpful in sharing resources #elmused

canmaestro - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

Patrick Lollis from @Grapevine, TX (DFW) K-5 GenMus and 3 choirs #elmused

SarahMJoncas Sep 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT

A1cont: go to: I love GamePlan and all the Phyllis Weikert folk dancing stuff. Also learning to love Feierabend #elmused

svitullomusic Sep 13 @ 9:09 PM EDT

Great idea! We've been adding instruments to each sound #elmused https://t.co/UH4N7rBCXO

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:08 PM EDT

@svitullomusic I LOVE that one! We listen to Michael Rosen read it and go on our own bear hunt around the room! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT

@svitullomusic another great idea! #elmused

SarahMJoncas Sep 13 @ 9:10 PM EDT

A1con: also my Orff level 1 binder from this summer has become a go to. That thing is gold - so many resources! #elmused

kampmiltonmusic Sep 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: Finding songs and ideas from our textbooks (Making Music Silver Burdett) and @MusicK8Magazine are great resources! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: I love Pinterest for lit ideas and visuals. Also, use PLN for ideas connected to different musical concepts? #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Sep 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

Hey! SaraBeth k-5 music in Texas. #elmused

canmaestro - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:11 PM EDT

A1: My textbook for songs, @feierabendmusic for most things, S. Brumfield's singing games, Amidon's folk dances, recorder karate #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT

Q2 coming up! #elmused

irvingmrslucas Sep 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT

I ❤️❤️ Feierabend! First steps & accompanying books for k-2, Conversational solfege & his books 2-5. Otherwise, a combo of others.#elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:12 PM EDT

@SarahMJoncas Also starting to get into @feierabendmusic this year! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: Which published music curricula, if any, do you incorporate into your lessons? #elmused

kampmiltonmusic Sep 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@MrsLevenberg we did GRANDMAS GLASSES action song but they called it sitting like grandma. Everyday, they beg to sit like grandma! #elmused

annemileski Sep 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Hey everyone! Anne in WA, K-5 #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

@kampmiltonmusic @MusicK8Magazine I LOVE Music K8! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:14 PM EDT

@canmaestro @feierabendmusic OOH I love recorder karate! Did it with my 4-6th graders at a previous school- they were so into it! #elmused

annemileski Sep 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1: My Kodály & Orff Levels are my main sources of lesson inspiration & choosing repertoire. I love having my personal collection! #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Sep 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A1 - kodaly level 1 & orff levels 1-3 binders, Purposeful pathways Bks, music for children volumes, my own creations #elmused

annemileski Sep 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

@SarahMJoncas Loooove pinterest and TpT! So many good ideas out there to share :) #elmused

kampmiltonmusic Sep 13 @ 9:15 PM EDT

A2: We are currently in limbo for curriculum in my district, State level is redoing music standards I have Silverburdett textbooks. #elmused

twkellyMRES Sep 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: We have the state adopted text - Spotlight on Music but our standards leave it open to choose. #elmused

annemileski Sep 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

@SarahMJoncas The Weikert is great. The Ann Green Gilbert text has some great ideas for movement as well! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:16 PM EDT

A2: Starting to incorporate @feierabendmusic into my own curriculum from last year- lots of great music and games! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@irvingmrslucas @SarahMJoncas did it last week! #elmused

kampmiltonmusic Sep 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@MrsLevenberg @feierabendmusic I'm doing K-3 Music Clubs this year to raise funds to purchase conversational solfege for my school! #elmused

annemileski Sep 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT

@MrsLevenberg I buy song collections, and get inspiration from different printed resources, but tailor lessons to each grp of kids. #elmused

canmaestro - Moderator Sep 13 @ 9:17 PM EDT

A2: I'm certified in First Steps in Music and Conversational Solfege 1 & 2 with @feierabendmusic own & use every resource #elmused

annemileski Sep 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A2: I buy song collections, and get inspiration from different printed resources, but tailor lessons to each grp of kids. #elmused

svitullomusic Sep 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A1: recorder karate, @MusicK8Magazine, spotlight on music- especially the listening maps! #elmused https://t.co/Zv9btVNDoO

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: Which published music curricula, if any, do you incorporate into your lessons? #elmused

SarahMJoncas Sep 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT

@annemileski adding it to my list to get - thanks! #elmused

dspears37 Sep 13 @ 9:18 PM EDT

A1: I love music teacher blogs. I subscribe to a bunch and get all sorts of things from them! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT

Q3 coming up! #elmused

irvingmrslucas Sep 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: conversational Solfege, First Steps in music, Gameplan(2-5), recorder karate. We have a district curriculum that we created. #elmused

svitullomusic Sep 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: recorder karate, @MusicK8Magazine, spotlight on music- especially listening maps! #elmused https://t.co/Zv9btVNDoO

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:13 PM EDT

Q2: Which published music curricula, if any, do you incorporate into your lessons? #elmused

SarahMJoncas Sep 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT

A2: some First Steps Feierabend, a little Share the Music, lots of Orffy things #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:19 PM EDT

@dspears37 ooh awesome! Which are your favs? #elmused

SarahMJoncas Sep 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

And game plan! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q3: How do you incorporate assessment into your lessons? #elmused

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Tuffnellmusic Sep 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

A2- I have Game Plan and state adopted books, but taylor lesson plans to each group and student need #elmused

dspears37 Sep 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@MrsLevenberg @aileenmiracle @KodalyClassroom and @tracyking are a few of my go to's, as well as Kodaly Corner! #elmused

SarahMJoncas Sep 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

@annemileski I've found myself reaching for the orange 150 book a lot! #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Sep 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A2- I have Game Plan and state adopted books, but tailor lesson plans to each group and student need #elmused

annemileski Sep 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@SarahMJoncas Sail Away is great too!! #elmused

svitullomusic Sep 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@kampmiltonmusic yes! And last yr we did the assessments (belt tests) w @Seesaw & they really liked that! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT

@dspears37 @aileenmiracle @KodalyClassroom @tracyking thanks! #elmused

SarahMJoncas Sep 13 @ 9:21 PM EDT

A3 lots of observing students, asking questions, and games. I don't want them stressed about it. Just formative so far (week 2) #elmused

tracyking Sep 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3 I use LOTS of exit tickets and have a scoring guide for everything. #elmused https://t.co/bhk24eKAhU

annemileski Sep 13 @ 9:22 PM EDT

A3: I try to build assessment into games. I have checkboxes on my seating chart that I change out every trimester #elmused

kampmiltonmusic Sep 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3. I do a 'singing warmup' everyday with K-3 to get kids singing alone - but I'm recording on 4 point scale how they did. #elmused

svitullomusic Sep 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3:every time Ss play/write rhythms w chalk, or are asked to improv in some way, I can quickly assess #elmused https://t.co/yYMKVsmpnf

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:20 PM EDT

Q3: How do you incorporate assessment into your lessons? #elmused

twkellyMRES Sep 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: I do some informal and formal assessments at end of lessons. Exit "tasks" /tickets or non verbal communication. #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Sep 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: I have various solo singing/inst. performance, rhythm reading, & composition opportunities in each lesson. Depends on focus #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: I end lessons by returning to the objective and asking Ss if we met it. They take turns answering with "We can show you by.." #elmused

kampmiltonmusic Sep 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3 cont: I recorded kinder on first day SOLO, and will record again midway to winter concert, then day of concert to show @ concert #elmused

aileenmiracle Sep 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT

A3: (Sorry, late to the party!) I incorporate assessment through games, activities, solos, manipulatives, centers, and more. #elmused

svitullomusic Sep 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT

Can double as a welcome & name practice for new T! ;) I tried this w 1st gr- need to implement w others #elmused https://t.co/OtQHh9CrYQ

kampmiltonmusic Sep 13 @ 9:23 PM EDT

A3. I do a 'singing warmup' everyday with K-3 to get kids singing alone - but I'm recording on 4 point scale how they did. #elmused

annemileski Sep 13 @ 9:25 PM EDT

I’m trying to be better about this this year! #elmused https://t.co/SsDDGSAOoD

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:24 PM EDT

A3: I end lessons by returning to the objective and asking Ss if we met it. They take turns answering with "We can show you by.." #elmused

irvingmrslucas Sep 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@MrsLevenberg k-12. We are a four school district, so it was easy to be on the same page! It's a living document, we often update #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

@kampmiltonmusic OOH GREAT idea! #elmused

tracyking Sep 13 @ 9:26 PM EDT

#elmused I don't think I said hello tonight. Hello! Tracy from Missouri. 3-5 gen music.

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

Q4 coming up! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@irvingmrslucas so great to have that kind of open communication! #elmused

phyllissings Sep 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3: games games and lots of games. at the end of class I have a "closer" who asks class Qs about what we learned. S leadership! #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Sep 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

A3: pt2 I love idoceo for keeping up with fast assessments #elmused

twkellyMRES Sep 13 @ 9:27 PM EDT

@tracyking #elmused Hi Tracy!

irvingmrslucas Sep 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

A3: Opportunities for individual performance, frequent informal assessment, centers. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

Q4: What sort of planning tool do you use to ensure all content goals are achieved each year? #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:28 PM EDT

@phyllissings Awesome idea! Always looking for ways to get Ss more involved! How does it work with younger grades? #elmused

kampmiltonmusic Sep 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4-start big picture (skills) then focus in monthly/weekly to obtain goals. Always being flexible to roll with it! #elmused

twkellyMRES Sep 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

A4: It may not be fancy, but I have a big chart with all the state objectives and the 9wks it should be covered. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@Tuffnellmusic what's that? #elmused

annemileski Sep 13 @ 9:29 PM EDT

@Tuffnellmusic I haven’t tried this yet, but this is such a great idea! #elmused

annemileski Sep 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4: I use yearly plans that I’ve developed and have a pretty good idea of where I should be month to month #elmused

annemileski Sep 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@twkellyMRES Sounds like that would work wonderfully! #elmused

phyllissings Sep 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

@MrsLevenberg I only teach upper elem, but I am sure it would work if you "train" them - Ss love leading class #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:30 PM EDT

A4: I have a list of goals for each grade broken down by trimester. I keep it w lesson plans & highlight each goal as we meet it. #elmused

aileenmiracle Sep 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

A4: My year plans have all my goals listed. I also track the standards covered on the front page of each lesson. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@kampmiltonmusic Amen! #elmused

twkellyMRES Sep 13 @ 9:31 PM EDT

@annemileski #elmused It really helps to see it all. Big picture!

annemileski Sep 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Have to take off, but I’ll catch up later! Happy Tuesday!! #elmused

jennifer_gilles Sep 13 @ 9:32 PM EDT

Egads! I'm late! #elmused

twkellyMRES Sep 13 @ 9:33 PM EDT

@jennifer_gilles #elmused Jump right in!

irvingmrslucas Sep 13 @ 9:34 PM EDT

A4: I map out about a quarter # at a time. This year I'm working on really tailoring each week to the students needs. #elmused

Tuffnellmusic Sep 13 @ 9:35 PM EDT

Kid calls -Gotta skip out! Sorry #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:36 PM EDT

Q5 coming up! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q5: How do you wrap up lessons to reinforce instructional targets? #elmused

irvingmrslucas Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

A4: I map about a quarter worth of big plans, then plan weekly according to student needs. #elmused

kampmiltonmusic Sep 13 @ 9:38 PM EDT

A5: I do review at end or exit tickets - sometimes even start off next period with review to see if they retained anything. #elmused

aileenmiracle Sep 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5: I have students read "I can" statements as we get to those in the lesson, then often ask what we did at the end of the lesson. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:39 PM EDT

A5: Have Ss create their own ways to demonstrate understanding. #elmused

twkellyMRES Sep 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

A5: I usually have students demonstrate the goal on an individual or group level. #elmused

audreymelugin Sep 13 @ 9:40 PM EDT

Sorry I'm late! Audrey, Lake Dallas, TX, K-5. #elmused

svitullomusic Sep 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A5: working on having Ss reflect on the lesson... Gives me an idea of what stuck w them #elmused https://t.co/jiEg0acLpw

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:37 PM EDT

Q5: How do you wrap up lessons to reinforce instructional targets? #elmused

SarahMJoncas Sep 13 @ 9:41 PM EDT

A4: I'm lucky and have trimester goals and EQs given to me. Then I break them down into steps and figure out what songs to use #elmused

SarahMJoncas Sep 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5: reflect on objectives and EQs, find outside applications of our topic #elmused

jennifer_gilles Sep 13 @ 9:42 PM EDT

A5: I do something called the Big Top 3. I have three circus rings on Smartbd. and we discuss/review 3 important ideas from lesson. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

Q6 coming up! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:43 PM EDT

@jennifer_gilles Love that idea! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

Q6: Do you collaborate with other content areas to plan curriculum? If so, how? #elmused

jennifer_gilles Sep 13 @ 9:44 PM EDT

A5: I also use "I Ask, You Ask." I ask review questions and kiddo that's answers correctly can ask something about me. #elmused

phyllissings Sep 13 @ 9:45 PM EDT

A6 ABSOLUTELY! I talk to other Ts and try to tie reading, writing, history in some lessons #elmused

jennifer_gilles Sep 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A5: While I have ideas for wrapping up lessons, I'm trying to add to my bag of tricks. Variety is the spice of life &lesson wraps! #elmused

twkellyMRES Sep 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A6: Not consistently. I find it easier to integrate objectives because our pacing doesn't always align. #elmused

kampmiltonmusic Sep 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A6: I do a dance unit combining with PE. #elmused

jennifer_gilles Sep 13 @ 9:46 PM EDT

A6: Not as much as I'd like! I love collaborating with others! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A6: Something I'm trying to do more of this year! Got a list of topics for each grade level and will try to have my lit correspond. #elmused

irvingmrslucas Sep 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A5: I tend to do many activities each class, so I will close each differently, depending on activity/grade #elmused

SarahMJoncas Sep 13 @ 9:47 PM EDT

A6: I try to, as much as time allows! My schedule makes it hard to see other teachers for long enough to talk about it #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:48 PM EDT

@kampmiltonmusic So cool! I did some line and folk dancing @OfficialNYSSMA Summer Conference- LOVED IT! #elmused

irvingmrslucas Sep 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A6: sometimes! This year I'm excited to help with our School's new sound focused science kit! #elmused

twkellyMRES Sep 13 @ 9:49 PM EDT

A6: I always integrate into my class, whether it's planned with gen classroom teacher or not. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:50 PM EDT

Q7 coming up! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT

Q7: What sort of modifications do you make in your curriculum from year to year? #elmused

irvingmrslucas Sep 13 @ 9:51 PM EDT

A6 part 2: I have powerpoints to go with lessons this year, which may display maps, vocab, math, etc. as it relates to my lesson. #elmused

twkellyMRES Sep 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT

Q7: Remove outdated materials, update tech integration, and more current musical references #elmused

SarahMJoncas Sep 13 @ 9:52 PM EDT

A7: new district, totally new curriculum this year for me! We're in the process of writing a district curriculum k-5 #elmused

jennifer_gilles Sep 13 @ 9:53 PM EDT

A7: I generally make notes in my plans about ways to change an aspect of lesson the next year. Of I'll cross it out if it tanked! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A7: Keep the things they loved, fix the things that could be better. Incorporate ideas saved from PLN last year! #elmused

irvingmrslucas Sep 13 @ 9:54 PM EDT

A7: I'm always adding something new as I learn more. This year, conversational solfege and arioso are my two big new things. #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:57 PM EDT

@macch12 we're also incorporating Google Classroom this year at our school- we'll see how it goes! #elmused

MrsLevenberg Sep 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

Thanks for joining #elmused chat tonight! We hope to see you next week to discuss transitions and procedures!

twkellyMRES Sep 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

@MrsLevenberg #elmused Great job!

dspears37 Sep 13 @ 9:58 PM EDT

A7: we added K music a few yrs back so every year we shift our curriculum (next summer we will redo gr3) to reflect the extra year! #elmused

twkellyMRES Sep 13 @ 9:59 PM EDT

Have a great week everyone! #elmused