Music Teacher Coffee Talk

Music Teacher Coffee Talk · MTCT #173: Simple Sub Plans Announcement! We are starting up a new Membership site on Buy Me a Coffee. We have two membership options: Solo Single Shot ($5/month) and Duet Double Shot ($15). Check out our  Buy Me a Coffee membership site  for all the details including the perks you get with each level of membership. We appreciate you supporting our work! Main Theme: Simple Sub Plans In this episode, Carrie and Tanya share some ideas and tips for when you need to leave sub plans in the music room. Here are some things we mention in the episode: Musication YouTube videos Lomax the Hound of Music YouTube videos Remarkable Farkle McBride  YouTube video Ready Go Music  YouTube videos Elementary GrooveTracks  YouTube videos Mr. Henry's Music World YouTube videos Tanya's Rhythm Tent Cards including directions to the "King of the Mountain" game Cheryl Lavender's Instrument Bingo Musicplay Online Edpuzzle : create interactive lessons Blo...

Music Teacher Coffee Talk · MTCT #131: Subbing for Yourself   Upcoming Events: Tanya will be presenting a workshop titled "How Can I Keep Them Singing: Singing Games and Activities for Older Students" on Saturday, April 22 for the Plains States Kodály Organization (PSKOR) in Kearney, Nebraska. Get more information here! Main Theme Carrie and Tanya talk about lesson ideas and activities for when you are subbing for yourself, meaning you are not feeling well or have low energy, but you still need to teach. Here are some ideas for lessons where students are still actively making or responding to music, but you are preserving your health, energy, and sanity. Ideas and resources we mention:  YouTube play along videos Musication Ready Go Music Independent instrument practice time (recorder, ukulele, keyboards, etc) Stations or centers (only if students have done them before) Music listening, appreciation, and responding Individual listening (give choice when possible) Read-along ...

Music Teacher Coffee Talk · MTCT #127: All About Sub Plans Main Theme: All About Sub Plans In this episode, Carrie and Tanya talk about ideas for sub plans that are successful but not too much work to put together. Essentials: Things to have ready in your sub plans Schedule Seating charts ( iDoceo is a great app for this ) Emergency/evacuation plans Classroom management plan Emergency, generic sub plans OR pre-planned, day-specific sub plans Content: What to plan Create sub plans that any teacher can do, even if you think you are getting a music sub. It's helpful to create plans with the same plans for multiple grades.  Create seasonal or holiday-themed plans. Play-along videos are great with subs ( like these from the Elementary Groove Tracks channel ) Use Google slides to put your entire sub plan agenda, embedded videos, and online materials in one place ( see an example from Carrie here ). Remember to have your sharing settings correct! Utilize past sub plans as well as the re...