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mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:00 PM EST

Welcome to #elmused chat! Please introduce yourself: name/location/gr levels/Fave Valentine’s Day activity in music!

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phyllissings Feb 14 @ 9:01 PM EST

Phyllis, Louisiana, 5th/6th grade choir, Steal A Heart is always a hit! #elmused

phyllissings Feb 14 @ 5:51 PM EST

Steal a Heart note naming game was a ton of fun for #ValentinesDay! #musedchat #elmused #MusicEducation

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:03 PM EST

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

JoelWestman1 Feb 14 @ 9:04 PM EST

Joel/Indiana/k-5/eating candy in front of students #elmused

LJoEve Feb 14 @ 9:04 PM EST

Lani/PA/K-5 vocal/ We’re in concert prep mode right now. No Vday. :( #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:05 PM EST

Q1 coming up! #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:06 PM EST

Q1: How far in advance do you normally plan? When do you get it done? #elmused

JoelWestman1 Feb 14 @ 9:07 PM EST

A1: define "plan"... our district has a basic plan for what standards to hit each three week cycle. as for activities... min by min #elmused

LJoEve Feb 14 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: we are on a 4 day cycle A-D. I plan for the next cycle every day B. #elmused

phyllissings Feb 14 @ 9:08 PM EST

A1: my entire year is planned as I have to submit lesson plans, but they always change ... #elmused

WHmusicrocks Feb 14 @ 9:08 PM EST

#elmused Jennifer, KCMO, k-5. Glad to be back!

jennifer_gilles Feb 14 @ 9:08 PM EST

Jenny Gilles K-2 General Music. Viva Valentine! #elmused

LJoEve Feb 14 @ 9:09 PM EST

@phyllissings do you have to turn them in at the begin of the year or as you go? #elmused

In reply to @phyllissings

kimbalee219 Feb 14 @ 9:09 PM EST

Kim, Texas, Pk-5th I don't really have a favorite Valentine music activity. #elmused

NaimoliMusic Feb 14 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: I develop new plans every six days, tweaking lessons as they're repeated. Macro plans are in place by month @jennyktechin #elmused

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phyllissings Feb 14 @ 9:10 PM EST

All teachers must submit online 2 weeks ahead. I do it 9 weeks at a time #elmused

In reply to @LJoEve

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: I don't feel particularly successful planning more than a week in advance. (tho I try to) #elmused

jennifer_gilles Feb 14 @ 9:10 PM EST

A1: I actually "mapped" out my plans for the whole year over the summer. I tweak them as I get ready to use them, big time saver! #elmused

WHmusicrocks Feb 14 @ 9:11 PM EST

A1: I *try* to get all my Aug-Dec plans done before going back to school, Jan-May done over Christmas break. #elmused

JEcleMusic Feb 14 @ 9:11 PM EST

Hey party people! Jackie Ecle tweeting from Little Elm, TX for Frisco ISD #elmused

slaterssongs Feb 14 @ 9:11 PM EST

K-5 MD , love somebody song and students have to find other half a heart by the end of the song #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:12 PM EST

Q2 coming up! #elmused

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:12 PM EST

How though??? I would feel so trapped in, confined... #elmused

In reply to @phyllissings, @LJoEve

JoelWestman1 Feb 14 @ 9:12 PM EST

a1.5 my district 3 week cycle plan really helps us as the real planning is done, we just slot in activities that match our schedule #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:12 PM EST

welcome! #elmused

In reply to @phyllissings

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:12 PM EST

Hi Joel! #elmused

In reply to @JoelWestman1

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:12 PM EST

Hi Lani! #elmused

In reply to @LJoEve

NaimoliMusic Feb 14 @ 9:12 PM EST

Any suggestions for planning for multi-aged (4/5) classrooms? My district is planning that for specials next year. @jennyktechin #elmused

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mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:13 PM EST

Q2: When planning, do you keep a record of lessons taught? If so, where/how? #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:13 PM EST

Hi Jennifer! Nice to see you! #elmused

In reply to @WHmusicrocks

kimbalee219 Feb 14 @ 9:13 PM EST

I like to plan at least one week in advance. I use @QuaverMusic lesson plans. It really helps since I have Pk-5th #elmused

In reply to @QuaverMusic

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:13 PM EST

Hi Jenny! #elmused

In reply to @jennifer_gilles

phyllissings Feb 14 @ 9:13 PM EST

I change it along the way. Never had to submit ahead of time except here in Louisiana #elmused

In reply to @JarvelaMused, @LJoEve

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:13 PM EST

Hi Kim! #elmused

In reply to @kimbalee219

JoelWestman1 Feb 14 @ 9:13 PM EST

A2: I still go "old school" and have a paper/pencil plan book that I write my plans in. some weeks i write in more than others. #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:13 PM EST

Hi Katy! #elmused

In reply to @NaimoliMusic, @jennyktechin

kimbalee219 Feb 14 @ 9:14 PM EST

Hi! Good to be back! #elmused

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JEcleMusic Feb 14 @ 9:14 PM EST

A1: I currently plan week by week and am not at a place yet to say I can plan several units at once. #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:14 PM EST

A1: I normally plan month to month- though I know there may be changes due to school events sometimes #elmused

LJoEve Feb 14 @ 9:14 PM EST

I plan class to class. I have a long term vision but the details are week to week. #elmused

In reply to @JarvelaMused, @phyllissings

NaimoliMusic Feb 14 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: My lesson plans are written out accompanied by a daily record of progress, absences, and other notes @jennyktechin #elmused

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AssignmentHelpN Feb 14 @ 9:15 PM EST

#edchatma #elmused #gafechat #hiphoped #pbischat #personalizedPD 10 Things to Develop a Growth Mindset https://t.co/1c7XiTHACT

slaterssongs Feb 14 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2 -plan book plus online files with further details, including what doesn't work #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:15 PM EST

Awesome! I use them from year to year and tweak as I add new things I want to try #elmused

In reply to @jennifer_gilles

JEcleMusic Feb 14 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2 I have a lesson plan binder that I keep all printed copies but I am not very good at keeping up with it as I have eduphoria! #elmused

dspears37 Feb 14 @ 9:15 PM EST

#elmused Dana from MN! K-5 general/choir

JarvelaMused - Moderator Feb 14 @ 9:15 PM EST

A2: I journal/reflect on my lessons as I go along, as well as all my lesson plans being saved on my computer #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:16 PM EST

That is super great! I try to focus on getting the first 2-3 months over the summer (it’s hard to predict schedule) #elmused

In reply to @WHmusicrocks

LJoEve Feb 14 @ 9:16 PM EST

A2: our curriculum map and I do my lesson plans in Excel #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:16 PM EST

Hi Jackie! #elmused

In reply to @JEcleMusic

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:16 PM EST

Hi! #elmused

In reply to @slaterssongs

JEcleMusic Feb 14 @ 9:16 PM EST

A1 My school wants all teachers to utilize backwards planning documents so I'm on the path to create those for myself! #elmused

kimbalee219 Feb 14 @ 9:17 PM EST

Our district uses Eduphoria, so it keeps all my lessons and I can search it by topic or day. You can even select the TEKS taught. #elmused

jennifer_gilles Feb 14 @ 9:17 PM EST

A2: I type tehm@all in Google and make notes/adjustments for next year. I also have a list of ideas to reinforce for next year too. #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:17 PM EST

Wow! Hm…I’d say that project based learning is what I do with 4/5 so it could easily be combined #elmused

In reply to @NaimoliMusic, @jennyktechin

JoelWestman1 Feb 14 @ 9:17 PM EST

@JEcleMusic backwards planning? What's that? #elmused

In reply to @JEcleMusic, @JEcleMusic

dspears37 Feb 14 @ 9:17 PM EST

A1: I plan week by week, I can't plan too far in advance or I end up replanning anyway #elmused

LJoEve Feb 14 @ 9:17 PM EST

I would also be interested. It’s been discussed in my district. #elmused

In reply to @NaimoliMusic, @jennyktechin

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:18 PM EST

A2: I keep macro plans on a monthly calendar and micro in my week to week calendar. I can then look back each year #elmused

NaimoliMusic Feb 14 @ 9:18 PM EST

Q2.2 I also have a keynote for each grade that helps with the progression of each class- greeting, songs, rhythms etc. #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:18 PM EST

Hi Dana! #elmused

In reply to @dspears37

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:19 PM EST

Q3 coming up! #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:20 PM EST

Q3: How do you record success of lessons or the need to revise? Do you wait until the next yr to revise or do you do it then? #elmused

dspears37 Feb 14 @ 9:20 PM EST

A2: type lessons in a word doc and do a new Save As every fall -giant but reminds me of good activities! I write in notes after #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:20 PM EST

I do a lot of tech learning (we are 1:1 with iPads), but b4 we had iPads I did group/partner projects #elmused

In reply to @NaimoliMusic

JoelWestman1 Feb 14 @ 9:20 PM EST

A3: by teaching k-5, i teach the same lesson 5 times each week. by friday I've pretty well got it "revised" and make notes then. #elmused

WHmusicrocks Feb 14 @ 9:21 PM EST

A2: this year I'm using the music teacher planner from @elizabeth_mc and love it! #elmused

In reply to @elizabeth_mc

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:21 PM EST

Composer poster (or Google Slides/iMovie trailer); Found Sounds and Q&A compositions; about to use #BreakoutEDU #elmused

In reply to @NaimoliMusic

LJoEve Feb 14 @ 9:21 PM EST

A3: both. If the lesson is bleh, I revise the following year. If it tanks, I redo it. :-) #elmused

dspears37 Feb 14 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3: typing notes in red after the fact (do this earlier next time, this stunk, lesson too short, etc) next year I'll see it #elmused

jennifer_gilles Feb 14 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3: I will make changes in Google doc or at very least, write comments/changes on printed copy of plans. Reference later on. #elmused

JoelWestman1 Feb 14 @ 9:22 PM EST

My district curriculum map is available here. standards listed are old national (current indiana) https://t.co/gSU3mi5nJD #elmused

kimbalee219 Feb 14 @ 9:22 PM EST

A3: I also use Eduphoria to note issues I have with lessons. Since I teach lessons repeatedly, I monitor and adjust as I go. #elmused

WHmusicrocks Feb 14 @ 9:23 PM EST

A3: I usually make changes in the moment (currently on a 5 day rotation) then use the improved version next year! #elmused

kimbalee219 Feb 14 @ 9:25 PM EST

It's a website that our entire district uses. There are multiple facets to it. #elmused

In reply to @slaterssongs

NaimoliMusic Feb 14 @ 9:25 PM EST

A3: I revise on the spot, then fix the my Keynote during my prep for the following class. #elmused @jennyktechin

In reply to @jennyktechin

tracyking Feb 14 @ 9:25 PM EST

#elmused HEY PARTY PEOPLE! Sorry I'm late! Napping before bedtime! Tracy, MO, Gen music & choir, 3rd-5th

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:26 PM EST

Hi Tracy! #elmused

In reply to @tracyking

kimbalee219 Feb 14 @ 9:26 PM EST

Nothing wrong with napping! #elmused

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JoelWestman1 Feb 14 @ 9:26 PM EST

@kimbalee219 Tell that to my Principal #elmused

In reply to @kimbalee219, @tracyking, @kimbalee219

tracyking Feb 14 @ 9:26 PM EST

#elmused Catching up: I plan week by week keep a digital outline by grade level and paper plans for week by week. No revisions, change often

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:27 PM EST

Q4 coming up! #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:27 PM EST

My composer iMovie trailer project went really well! I also flipped my recorder class, so maybe you could try that? #elmused

In reply to @NaimoliMusic

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:28 PM EST

Q4: When you come back for pre-service, what is your first step to planning for the year? #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:28 PM EST

A3: I weirdly remember how it goes year to year, so I eliminate based on what I know didn’t work last year #elmused

tracyking Feb 14 @ 9:28 PM EST

#elmused A4 Prayer and tequila shots.

JoelWestman1 Feb 14 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4: I try to use PreService to put my room back in order after everything was "cleaned" over the summer. Plans are done already #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:29 PM EST

A4: Get out my monthly calendars, figure out when big units start, work from there #elmused

dspears37 Feb 14 @ 9:30 PM EST

A4: plan my dec. Concert/order music if I haven't. Look at my "where we left off last spring" file to remind myself how far we got #elmused

jennifer_gilles Feb 14 @ 9:30 PM EST

A4: I'm a bit OCD 😆, so when I come back for pre-service, I'm usually looking ahead to planning the Christmas program!#elmused

LJoEve Feb 14 @ 9:30 PM EST

A4: I focus on the first trimester units and select concert themes. #elmused

kimbalee219 Feb 14 @ 9:30 PM EST

A4: I look at my lessons from the previous year. I plan the first week in great detail. #elmused

WHmusicrocks Feb 14 @ 9:31 PM EST

A4: unpack my instruments, uncover my shelves, etc. Depending on summer school, I sometimes have to lockdown like Fort Knox! #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:31 PM EST

Omg I hate that- somehow the file cabinets and everything else are all in different places #elmused

In reply to @JoelWestman1

JoelWestman1 Feb 14 @ 9:31 PM EST

@WHmusicrocks padlocks. Padlocks everywhere. And only I have the Key :) #elmused

In reply to @WHmusicrocks, @WHmusicrocks

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:32 PM EST

Awesome! Let me know if you need any pointers! If you use Google Classroom I have a lot of tips! #elmused

In reply to @NaimoliMusic

NaimoliMusic Feb 14 @ 9:32 PM EST

A4: Beginning lessons first, then chorus orientation/ December rep and concepts. #elmused

tracyking Feb 14 @ 9:32 PM EST

#elmused A4 I look tatyearly outline, plan concert themes 7 sketch in awesome ideas I've been wanting to try. I rarely do the same yr 2 yr.

LJoEve Feb 14 @ 9:32 PM EST

I draw a room map and tape it to the front board. Room is usually back in order #elmused

In reply to @mspatrician, @JoelWestman1

tracyking Feb 14 @ 9:33 PM EST

Will be using Google classroom next year. May have to pick your brain! #elmused

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JoelWestman1 Feb 14 @ 9:33 PM EST

@LJoEve The problem is usually "where did Joel stuff stuff so it wouldn't walk away". My fault, not the cleaners. #elmused

In reply to @LJoEve, @mspatrician, @LJoEve

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:34 PM EST

By that I mean the concept or main activity we’ll do-my calendars list grades I have ea/day & what activity they’ll do #elmused

In reply to @JEcleMusic

kimbalee219 Feb 14 @ 9:34 PM EST

Customizable for your daily schedule, includes admin walk throughs, and sped info. Not sure if you can do it indiv. #elmused

In reply to @slaterssongs

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:34 PM EST

Absolutely happy to answer any questions! It has changed my teaching! #elmused

In reply to @tracyking

tracyking Feb 14 @ 9:35 PM EST

Bwahaha! Me 2! I pack ..uhm.."creatively" & can't find stuff. I change decor theme every year so that takes 4ever #elmused

In reply to @JoelWestman1

JoelWestman1 Feb 14 @ 9:35 PM EST

@tracyking I'm not "creative" i'm just lazy and throw things in cabinets so it doesn't disappear. #elmused

In reply to @tracyking, @tracyking

kimbalee219 Feb 14 @ 9:35 PM EST

Great idea!!! #elmused

In reply to @LJoEve, @mspatrician, @JoelWestman1

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:36 PM EST

Q5 coming up! #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:36 PM EST

Yes I believe so- though I’ve never used Schoology. #elmused

In reply to @NaimoliMusic

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:37 PM EST

Q5: Do you follow a specific sequence every year, or do you change it up? Why do you choose to do one or the other? #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:38 PM EST

I introduce it to 2nd grade, so that they can use it in 3rd for recorder #elmused

In reply to @jennifer_gilles

JoelWestman1 Feb 14 @ 9:38 PM EST

A5: only in my second year, so hard to answer, but easiest is I change because I'm as ADHD as my kids. I also get new stuff to try. #elmused

tracyking Feb 14 @ 9:38 PM EST

#elmused A5 I follow a sequence of learning goals but switch up what I do yr 2 yr. Why? I don't like doing exact same every year.

kimbalee219 Feb 14 @ 9:38 PM EST

A5: I used to change it up. Now I am following the @QuaverMusic scope and sequence. It's a good fit for me. #elmused

In reply to @QuaverMusic

tracyking Feb 14 @ 9:39 PM EST

Piloting it in my school this year. LOVE IT! Praying we can order next year. Hope to blog about it soon.#elmused

In reply to @kimbalee219, @QuaverMusic

dspears37 Feb 14 @ 9:39 PM EST

A5: yes, we have a district sequence for the big concepts (rhythmic, melodic) but other things I fit in as we go #elmused

LJoEve Feb 14 @ 9:40 PM EST

A5: usually the same sequence of units but I like to change the lessons and activities. I would get bored. #elmused

jennifer_gilles Feb 14 @ 9:40 PM EST

A5: I follow my quarterly maps which "flow" nicely and build from previous quarter. So, I don't deviate much from those. #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:43 PM EST

Q6 coming up! #elmused

NaimoliMusic Feb 14 @ 9:43 PM EST

A5: We have district standards to follow for each year- I change it up with new songs and activities! #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:44 PM EST

Q6: What is the best planning tip you can give to someone trying to become more organized? #elmused

JoelWestman1 Feb 14 @ 9:44 PM EST

A6: Baby steps. Pick one or two things to be more organized about and focus on those until they become habit. #elmused

dspears37 Feb 14 @ 9:44 PM EST

yes I think the kids can tell if I'm bored of a song! #elmused

In reply to @NaimoliMusic

dspears37 Feb 14 @ 9:46 PM EST

A6: SAVE what you've done! I copy/paste many activities from year to year! No use reinventing the wheel #elmused

WHmusicrocks Feb 14 @ 9:46 PM EST

A5: I'm working to blend the sequence of Kodaly & Orff in a way thatworks for me! Every year is different plus concert dates, etc #elmused

LJoEve Feb 14 @ 9:46 PM EST

A6: don’t plan activities/lessons because they’re cute. Plan because they are quality instruction #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:47 PM EST

A6: Figure out a way to keep track of what you did/what worked-save it & fill in when you hear about something cool and new! #elmused

jennifer_gilles Feb 14 @ 9:47 PM EST

A6: Keep a wishlist (based on grade level) of things to try in the future or concepts to reinforce. Great for revising plans! #elmused

kimbalee219 Feb 14 @ 9:48 PM EST

A6: Have a place for the items to be used that week. Baskets are best. Have things where I need them so I don't have to search. #elmused

tracyking Feb 14 @ 9:49 PM EST

#elmused A6 Your "organized" won't look like mine -that's ok. Find ur desk often, make lists, invest in @Postit & buy pretty pens.

In reply to @Postit

kimbalee219 Feb 14 @ 9:50 PM EST

Oh my word, I have about 14 post its on my desk right now! #elmused

In reply to @tracyking, @Postit

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:51 PM EST

Q7 coming up! #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:52 PM EST

Q7: What is one thing you will take away from tonight’s chat to use in your own practice? #elmused

WHmusicrocks Feb 14 @ 9:52 PM EST

A6: lots of notes, stickies, scribbles in the margins, til you find a way of planning that works for you! #elmused

jennifer_gilles Feb 14 @ 9:53 PM EST

A7: I want to check out @QuaverMusic! #elmused

In reply to @QuaverMusic

JoelWestman1 Feb 14 @ 9:53 PM EST

A7: a transcript of this conversation, so I can go back and remember what we talked about after my programs are done #elmused

tracyking Feb 14 @ 9:53 PM EST

#elmused A7 Buy more @Postit and pretty pens. Wait...I may be just addicted.... *giggle*

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kimbalee219 Feb 14 @ 9:54 PM EST

A7: Make a map of my room and leave it for the maintenance wrkrs. Make notes of things u love in lessons. #elmused

NaimoliMusic Feb 14 @ 9:54 PM EST

Q7: I am not alone! My heart is so full! Happy Valentine's Day! #elmused

LJoEve Feb 14 @ 9:55 PM EST

A7: checking out the music teacher planner! #elmused

mspatrician Feb 14 @ 9:58 PM EST

Thanks for participating in #elmused chat! Please join @MrsLevenberg to discuss Balancing Curriculum While Teaching Concert Music next week!

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kimbalee219 Feb 14 @ 9:59 PM EST

Absolutely! I love all the stationary type things! #elmused

In reply to @tracyking, @Postit