Music is an amazing tool that brings people together. During the epidemic, students lost out on the opportunity to experience and create music with others. Upon the return to school, many lacked the cooperation and self-management skills usually learned in group music activities. Bringing in new materials will help students reconnect with their classmates in fun and interactive ways. I use story books to relate to my students and then tie those into music concepts. Materials like gathering drums and movement scarves give a visual aid to students still having a hard time communicating with their teachers and/or classmates. Another way students can communicate is writing music on dry erase boards and then sharing their composition. When a group of students creates music together everyone gets to feel successful. Self-confidence is key in helping students grow in life and in academia. These requested resources will span the entire elementary school, thus improving the overall performance of the student population.
More than half of students from low‑income households
Data about students' economic need comes from the National Center for Education Statistics, via our partners at MDR Education. Learn more
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