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11 Easy Ways to Involve ALL Students in Elementary Music Classes

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Simple examples to engage the whole class for elementary music.

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Do you have any students who are reluctant to participate in elementary music classes? See these tips to involve all students all the time.

Classroom Discussion is NOT the Boring Old Question/Answer Routine

Ditch the antiquated question/answer format where only one student responds to the teacher's questions. Instead. . . . .
Require ALL students to respond to All questions.
The individual questioning routine is intimidating for some students. Timid students might be afraid they will not know the answer. They may think other students are "smarter" and always answer faster, or they may not want the attention on them. Others may be bored with the same "yawn-out-loud" routine.

The following techniques will level the playing field and involve all students in music class discussions.

Require ALL Students to Answer ALL Questions and Give Think Adequate Time

Have students hide their answer hands where no one will see them. (Students often hide their hands under their shirts.) Then, prompt students to "show your answer" so they all display their answers at the same time. This gives everyone think time and holds students accountable for giving their own answers and not copying their neighbor's answers.

I have a sign language chart on the back of the piano so students can use it if they need help remembering the signs. Sign language is a natural partner with elementary music classes.

Observational Assessments using Signals are an Easy Evaluation Tool in Elementary Music

"What Do You Hear?" observational assessments work well with sign language or signals.

Display 2-3 rhythmic or melodic patterns on the whiteboard with each pattern numbered for easy identification.

Students hide one hand so no one will see their answer.

Play one pattern while students listen.

Students put the number of their answers on their hidden hands.

Repeat the pattern again and instruct students to "point and check" their answer (with their free hand).

Repeat the pattern one more time depending upon the level of your students.

Prompt students to "show your answer" so all students reveal their answers at the same time. This often turns into an exciting game.

If you're recording this as an evaluation, use at least 3-4 questions and record student scores quickly to keep class momentum going.

Answering Chorally as a Group is a Natural Fit for the Music Classroom

"Fill in the Blank" questions work well for this technique. Ask the question and prompt ALL students to answer aloud at the same time. Use a signal to prompt students to answer together.

This simple signal works well.

Keep a closed hand to your chest.

Give students a few seconds of think time.

Then, extend your hand palm up toward the class to signal for their answers.

There is often one student who wants to "beat" everyone else and answer as fast as they can. If this happens, have the student "turn their voice off" and "lip say" the next few answers. When they're ready to answer with the group, they may "turn their voice on" again. 😊

The "Turn and Talk" Technique Gives All Students a Chance to Be Heard

This is a good technique to use when questions have many possible answers or if it is an opinion question. This allows every student to have a chance to verbalize their ideas and practice listening closely with their partner.

In elementary music classes, these turn and talk sessions are short - 30 seconds to 1-2 minutes max. Bring the group back together restating student responses. "Raise your hand if your group said something like this. . . . ."

Building a Singing Culture in Your Music Classes Takes Nurturing and Time

A few students may initially be reluctant to join in on music-making activities. Do NOT pressure these students. It takes time to build a singing culture in your classroom and at your school. But there is no better time to start than today.

Below are tips to involve all students in singing and performance activities. These suggestions are a good place to start, but they're the tip of the iceberg.

Techniques to Build a Singing Culture - Lip Sing and Magic Microphone

"Lip singing" helps students learn the words, rhythm, and melody in a non-threatening, fun way. When you're learning a new song, consider holding lip singing contests to see who can best match the teacher's voice without making a sound. Consider giving a small token to the winner(s) if your school gives out "tickets" or other rewards. Students will go all out to win these lip singing contests.

Anytime students are unsure or when they have a sore throat, give them automatic permission to lip sing. When you provide this option, I have found engagement increases. This is because students are given more time to become familiar with a song before singing it. This helps to build their confidence and thus engagement.

For K-2 students, try using " magic microphones " when you lip sing.

Make a fist and hold it up to your mouth. This becomes the microphone.

To turn your microphone on, point your thumb up and toward your mouth.

To turn your microphone off, lay your thumb back down.

The magic microphone is a simple but fun and effective technique.

Choose Fun Quality Music That Engages All Students

Life is too short to learn anything less than quality music literature. Start with simple folk songs from various cultures. Choose a variety of styles and genres including foreign language songs. Include a few quality pop songs with positive, aspirational messages.

Year after year, I dropped songs and activities from my lesson plans which were not my favorites. Now, when I introduce new songs and activities, I often say, "This is one of my favorites."

My students respond, "You have a lot of favorites." YES, I do! I like a variety of music and everything I teach has a specific purpose.

Cull your repertoire for pieces that you don't enjoy teaching and that don't meet a specific need in your classroom. With so much quality music, there is no room for "time-fillers."

Plan a Variety of Activities to Appeal to the Interests of Your Students

Your students are a varied group of individuals with different interests and preferences. Plan a variety of activities including singing, playing instruments, recorders, listening, composing, games, movement, etc.

Teach all of these activities with energy and genuine enthusiasm. Your students will respond in kind.

Build Advocacy for Your Program by Developing Music Literacy Skills

Parents and administrators will notice. An integral part of building advocacy is providing opportunities for students to share what they have learned in your music classroom. Only a small portion of what students learn in elementary music classes is demonstrated through performances. "Take it Home Pages" help students share their learning.

See this post for more about Increasing Music Advocacy by Developing Music Literacy.

Use These Techniques to Turn Silent Students Into Active Participants

Silent students may not be causing any problems but they're not engaged and they're not learning at the level at which they could. Silent students may be insecure. They may think they're not important to your elementary music classes or even your school.

Use the tips and techniques above to help build students' confidence in a positive non-threatening environment.

New Reluctant Students Will Jump Onboard When They See Others Participating

Once you have established a singing culture in your elementary music classes, reluctant students will jump right on board. I have seen new students walk into the music classroom with a "chip on their shoulder" and walk out with a smile on their faces the first day they attend music classes.

You can involve ALL students and increase engagement. 🎵

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When student engagement is going downhill, we often find ourselves reaching for the prop box.

We pull out random videos, time-sucking resources, overly complex activities... anything to get and keep attention. But even these can't compete with our students' pen tricks, doodling, and discussions of what happened at recess. And there's a simple reason why:

Our students aren't engaged by things. They're engaged by us. That's why the best (and easiest) ways to increase student engagement come from you.

We compiled 20 essential strategies that generate lasting engagement, without the flashy props and hours of post-school prep.

Let the countdown begin!

20. Connect learning to the real world

We've all heard it before: "When am I ever going to use this?" Answer this question and you'll engage students with content that they know is relevant to life beyond school. Use anecdotes, case studies, and real-life examples from outside the classroom to root your teaching in "the real world".

19. Engage with your students' interests

Find out what already engages your students and build it into the learning process.

Using mathematics as an example, you could have students chart their performance in a video game over the week. You might even get your budding social media influencers to calculate a projected number of Instagram followers.

Learning what excites your students does more than just engage them. You'll build strong relationships and rapport, too.

18. Fill "dead time"

"Dead time" is any point in a lesson where students are left without something to do. You might be handing out a worksheet, getting a presentation set up, or waiting interminably for a YouTube video to load. These are brief windows that leave just enough time for students to tune out, after which time it can be very difficult to get them back.

Fill these blank spaces with low-order activities to hold students' attention. These should be quick, easy, and require minimal follow-up. For example:

Think Pair Share: students reflect on something, discuss with a partner, and then share with the rest of the class once everyone is ready

Quickwrite: write down three questions or points that have been raised by the lesson so far

What I know already: if you're just about to dive into new content, ask students to identify three things they already know about the subject and jot them down as bullet points.

17. Use group work and collaboration

Collaborating with small groups gives students a welcome break from solo bookwork. They'll benefit from each other's perspectives and the ability to express their ideas.

Use your judgment and knowledge of who works well together when organizing group work. Engineering the groups might avoid troublesome partnerships, while allowing students to work with friends might generate the buzz you need for more productive activity.

16. Encourage students to present and share work regularly

Giving students a regular opportunity to share their thoughts and demonstrate learning in front of their peers drives engagement in two ways:

it makes students accountable

it lets them hear from someone other than their teacher.

If your students quiver in fear at the thought of speaking in front of the class, combine presentations with group work. A few ideas:

Have students present in groups after a group task.

Let students share each other's work within smaller groups before asking them to choose one piece to share with the rest of the class.

Let students read or present their work while sitting down. It avoids the pressure of having to "stand and deliver".

Ask for one contribution from each group after discussion, with each group nominating a "spokesperson".

Above all else, make presenting and sharing a regular part of class activity. Your class will become an equitable and engaging space that echoes with the voice of every student, not just your own!

15. Give your students a say

If you don't know how to engage your students, let them tell you! Give your students a say in classroom activity by:

providing a choice of different activities (e.g. group work or solo)

seeking student input for assessment design (e.g. students can choose a final product, provided it meets the criteria)

periodic check-ins to monitor the pace of delivery (e.g. "do we need to go over this a bit more slowly or are we feeling pretty confident?").

Giving students a choice also fosters their sense of ownership over their learning. They'll move from passive consumers to active learners with a stake in classroom activity.

14. Use mixed media

Present learning content in a variety of mediums, including video, audio, and digital resources. Using such tech-rich resources is engaging for two reasons. It's a welcome change from the stacks of paper our students are usually saddled with, and it establishes a direct and relevant connection with the digital world they inhabit.

13. Get your students moving

If your students struggle to sit still for an entire lesson, get them moving. All that pent-up energy can be channelled into a learning activity that puts them on their feet. Try the following.

Have students come to the front and brainstorm together on the whiteboard.

Have students rotate through different stations around the room over the course of an activity.

Have students split into groups or arrange themselves in different areas of the room.

Take a stand: have students move to a particular area of the room to indicate their thoughts on an issue (e.g. "everyone who thinks x, move to the right side of the room; if you think y, stand on the left").

Movement works equally well to engage sluggish or weary students. A quick bit of physical activity will leave them more alert for the next phase of learning.

12. Read the room

If you're steadily losing students to doodling, off-topic chatter, and the pervasive "need to tear and ball up little pieces of paper", it's time to shake things up.

Cut the activity short if it's dragging, clarify instructions if there's confusion, or switch to a more student-centered activity for greater engagement.

Remember: it's impossible to have every student engaged 100% of the time. The next best thing we can do is to notice disengagement and respond to it quickly.

11. Scaffold tasks with checkpoints

If you dump all your instructions on students at the start of a lesson before turning them loose with an activity, confusion and disengagement will likely follow.

That's why it's important to scaffold larger tasks by breaking them into achievable steps. Each of these can be separated by brief "checkpoints" of instruction reorienting students and reminding them of what needs to be done next. They also serve as a periodic call to attention when students are liable to go off track.

10. Focus on discovery and inquiry

Sometimes the best thing you can do for engagement is to get out of your students' way.

Let them discover learning for themselves without being spoon-fed. They'll exercise critical and creative thinking, and pursue the lines of inquiry that interest them.

This doesn't mean you should retreat behind the teacher's desk. Observe your students, listen to them, and talk to them about what they're thinking. Be their guide as opposed to their instructor.

9. Ask good questions

Ask good questions of your students and you'll drive rich, engaging discussions that are open to everyone.

Good questions should be:

open-ended: to avoid "yes/no" answers

equitable: open to answers of varying depth and complexity

legitimate: asked because you want to hear students' thoughts and opinions, not because you're fishing for a correct answer.

When students answer a question, engage with their response. Even if it's incorrect or misinformed, recognize their effort and use it to refine the question further (e.g. "you're on the right track, but could we also think about...").

8. Allow for think time

It's gratifying to see hands shoot up as soon as you ask a question, but letting your students think it over has two benefits. It leads to more considered responses that drive engaging discussions, and it also makes the conversation accessible to those who don't have an instant answer.

After you ask a question, insist on a twenty-second pause and give students an opportunity to extend their standard responses further. For example, you might ask "See if you can explain how you came to your answer, too". You'll receive better answers and start to notice some new hands going up.

7. Shake things up

Predictability is safe, but it can get boring. Mix up your staple teaching strategies with new and novel activities from time to time. Talk to other teachers for ideas. In addition to engagement, you'll also be giving your students an example of what it means to take a risk and try something new.

Experimenting with some new parts of the teacher toolkit also makes it easier to differentiate your instruction. A new activity or delivery method might be the trick to engaging that student who has been a tough nut to crack all year.

6. Give brain breaks

Periodically give students a breather with brain breaks. These are short activities that allow students to stretch their legs before returning to work feeling focused. You can find a list of 20 brain breaks at Mind Bloom.

Meritopia in Mathletics is gamified learning at its best and keeps students engaged! When students earn enough points in Mathletics, they get the perfect brain break in Meritopia by discovering new lands and unlocking characters.

5. Be personable

Relationships and rapport are pillars of lasting engagement, and you can't have either without being personable. This means getting to know your students and letting them get to know you.

While enthusiasm for the learning content might ebb and flow, your smile, laughter, and conversation will engage students every time they walk through your classroom door.

4. Encourage friendly competition

Use in-class games, quizzes, or gamified learning programs to engage students with friendly competition. For example, Live Mathletics (a feature in Mathletics) allows students to test their mathematical skills by competing in 60-second quizzes against peers in their class or around the globe in real time.

"Friendly" is the keyword here. Make sure competitive activities are low stakes and put the emphasis on learning instead of winning.

3. Start lessons with introductory hooks

Engage students from the outset of your lesson with an introductory hook. This could be anything that piques interest, establishes relevance, or inspires curiosity in the subject of the lesson, for example:

a personal anecdote connected to the subject

a brain teaser or challenge question

a historical example

a multimedia source.

Keep your hooks short and segue them directly into an overview of the learning goal. It's an effective opening that engages while setting students up for the main instructional component.

2. Laugh together

Weaving humour throughout your lesson lightens the mood and makes for a more fun experience. Laugh with your students, and don't be afraid to let them laugh at you from time to time!

1. Gamify learning

Games are the most powerful source of engagement for students outside of class, and they're equally effective at driving engagement in learning. Transform activities into games by including levels of difficulty, rewards, and competitive elements. You can read more about gamifying learning here.

You don't have to invest hours in creating rules and drawing up game boards, either. Gamified learning programs can do the work for you. The learning programs in the 3P suite, for example, provide a host of student-friendly games for mathematics, literacy, and science. All you have to do is select the appropriate curriculum and grant your students access.

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Rules: put 2 sets of 4 chairs at the front of the room, and have half of the class line up behind each set of chairs. Show a rhythm (on a flashcard or on the board) and have students recreate it by making themselves the notes and the chairs the beats. First team to have people correctly seated wins a point.

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For a change of pace, I will break students into groups or have them work individually to learn about a topic (for example, each group will get a different bible passage that relates to the lesson). It is then the students' job to teach their classmates about what they learned. This helps students take ownership over what they are learning because they have to teach others. It is also a nice change of pace to "regular" class time.

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For my elementary students, we have been working on keeping a steady beat. We will sit in a circle and pass around Jack the Pumpkin while singing this tune. Students must pass on the beat or they are "out". If we get through an entire round, whoever Jack lands on when we say "Boo!" is "out". Students who are "out" stand outside of the circle, still sing, and have to help me make sure everyone is passing on the beat. This is one of their absolute favorite "games" to play, but it also helps them learn to sing and keep a beat at the same time and develop their motor skills to match the beat.

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SQUILT

Super Quiet Un-Interrupted Listening Time

Introduce a composer, facts about them, how long they lived, other songs they may know other than the one you want to play for them (students surprisingly love knowing how long ago they lived and how long they lived)

Always have them guess how many compositions the composer wrote

Very engaging!

Present the composition(s) you are going to play for them

Explain that the goal is to draw what you hear (or write out what you here depending on grade level), they should be separated all over the room, no talking or working together unless they want to borrow a crayon/marker

I just gave them blank paper and let them pick some crayons and a pencil

Give them until the end of class.

Its okay for the littler children if they just draw whatever. The goal is expose them to instrumental music because many of them never get to hear it

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Really fun when learning pitch letters (used mostly with middle school)

Take blue tape and make two staffs on the floor

The kids get into two teams and take turns tossing a bean bag onto the staff for their team

Give them a few seconds before giving them a 3-2-1-Go countdown to let them guess

If the bag is not on the staff both teams do a rethrow

Also, if it isn’t super clear if the bag is on the line or in the space, you can adjust it, but they lose the point if they say the answer before you say GO

Once you say go, whoever says the correct pitch first for where THEIR beanbag is gets a point for their team

For example, one person could toss the bag onto A, and the other on E, after you say go whoever says theirs right gets the point, then both teams rotate players