Striking the Right Chord: Play, Engagement, and Creativity with The Happy Music Teacher - TEC 47
Update: 2025-03-17
Description
Guest: Jeanette Mihalchik
Host: Dan Thomas
In this episode:
Jeanette Mihalchik shares insights from her 26 years as anelementary music teacher.
- The importance of play-based learning to keep studentsengaged.
- How to balance structure with creative and playful classroomactivities.
- Practical ways to introduce vocabulary through experientiallearning.
- Tips for incorporating student choice and autonomy to boostengagement.
- Thoughts on using AI as a creative educational tool.
Actionable Ideas:
- Start lessons with engaging, experiential activities todeepen understanding.
- Observe and use student interests to inform lesson planning.
- Experiment with simple props and playful activities forimmediate engagement.
Connect with Jeanette Mihalchik:
- Website: thehappymusicteacher.com
- Facebook https://www.facebook.com/thehappymusicteacher
- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/thehappymusicteacher
- Resources: thehappymusicteacher.com/shop
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