https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p Please submit your questions, thoughts, and observations using this padlet! en-us 2022-07-19 11:43:01 UTC 2025-11-15 05:31:03 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246294591 Jen, could I get the words you were using for your initial "I am a little bit tired" chant? I forget the part you said once you woke up. I think my Kinders would LOVE this. Thanks!]]> 2022-07-19 16:14:24 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246294591 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246304063 I'm teaching my own kids (twins nearly 3 and little brother of 1,5). My daughter does some dialogue like you're showing in the demos, but the boys don't respond that much musically yet. Time is not an issue in this class :). Best regards, Zlata (violin teacher in Holland)]]> 2022-07-19 16:36:51 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246304063 singtokids https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246330264 This is my son, Miles, at about 3 mos. old. Please note, his limbs are very free, so I am moving for him. The minute there is resistance, I stop moving for him.]]> 2022-07-19 17:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246330264 singtokids https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246330714 This is son, Miles, at 5 years old who is just playing in the music room before school. This is not a song we learned in class - it was just a spontaneous improvisation!]]> 2022-07-19 17:38:51 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246330714 singtokids https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246331474   ]]> 2022-07-19 17:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246331474 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246348624 When you observe the different responses (rhythm, tonal, movement..) of children you said you created a template in order to collect this information, but... do you share this with parents? Or this is just for your own knowledge in order to know and help in a better way your children? Thanks!]]> 2022-07-19 18:24:03 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246348624 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246357138 Jen - Yesterday you mentioned that you document all responses kiddos give you. Do you (or does anyone else here) have a form you use for this? Or a specific checklist so you can make notes quickly during/after classes? ]]> 2022-07-19 18:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246357138 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246357310 So may take aways today - but really loved the discussion around heavy vs. strong movements. ]]> 2022-07-19 18:49:54 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246357310 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246357502 After covid I have a few kids that haven't been in large groups so they are socializing in music class. Do you have certain songs or games that you use to get the group "going"? - Caroline]]> 2022-07-19 18:50:31 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246357502 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246357784 Can a child be in different preparatory audiation stages tonally and rhythmically? For example, they could be in the process of shedding egocentricity tonally, but then purposefully responding (both not within the meter) with rhythmic babble? - From Lara L.]]> 2022-07-19 18:51:18 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246357784 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246357964 Loved just the idea of using quick/sustained instead of fast/slow. Also the idea of Free flow vs Bound Flow and "is it easy for you to come to a stop or is it abrupt"]]> 2022-07-19 18:51:50 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246357964 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246358046 2022-07-19 18:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246358046 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246358350 I would love to see an example of how you structure your lessons, even if it's very loose.  I really appreciate the idea of going where the kids take you, but I'm also curious as to what your thought process is like when you are preparing for your instruction.]]> 2022-07-19 18:52:51 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246358350 bellm34 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246358380 I love how this course has thus far reminded me to remain playful during instruction with younger musicians! I become so sucked into the kiddos who willingly respond, that I forget to continue playing with those who, visually, aren't as playful! Thank you for those continued examples!
 ]]> 2022-07-19 18:52:58 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246358380 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246358470 How does one structure activities to see if one is documenting/observing aptitude, as opposed to achievement? How do I know that what I am asking for are not actually achievement tasks?]]> 2022-07-19 18:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246358470 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246358473 Sometimes I struggle with my 3 - 4 year olds to get them to respond to patterns.  Could you maybe model in a next session how you work with this age group? - Caroline]]> 2022-07-19 18:53:13 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246358473 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246358876 2022-07-19 18:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246358876 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246359011 Being new to MLT I would love to hear some of the "why" behind why we are doing certain activities/songs/modes ect. Would be super helpful for me when looking/creating ideas and activities to understand whats appropriate in terms of age/development. Hope that makes sense!]]> 2022-07-19 18:54:32 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246359011 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246359081 I am struggling with listening in my 2/3 and 3/4 year old classes. Are there any songs that can help get their attention?]]> 2022-07-19 18:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246359081 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246359220 Hello :) I'm new with musical modes. I would love to learn about them. Thank you very much.]]> 2022-07-19 18:55:05 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246359220 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246360596 I enjoyed the discussion on how to include parents/guardians into the class activities as a way for them to be actively engaged and almost co-facilitators/teachers at home. Powerful stuff to help build community!!]]> 2022-07-19 18:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246360596 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246360688 2022-07-19 18:56:05 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246360688 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246399815 Hi Natasha and Jen, I'm wondering if you would be able to share a few of your favorite materials/resources for lesson planning (sites, books, patreon pages, facebook groups...) for K-5 general music. Thank you! Erin L. ]]> 2022-07-19 20:53:18 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2246399815 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247020883 When we are doing patterns, should we do  stepwise patterns or outline functions? When I first started doing early childhood music, we did stepwise patterns (plus V-I)]]> 2022-07-20 16:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247020883 natashasigmund73 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247033782 2022-07-20 17:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247033782 musiclvr3232 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247034667 Hello! I was wondering if you do any follow up to the hello song. Do you sing it and move with the children or do they sing hello to someone during like an interlude of sorts? I am always looking for new hello songs! :)]]> 2022-07-20 17:06:55 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247034667 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247036770 Has there been any further discussion of changing the titles of Acculturation, Imitation, or Assimilation? ]]> 2022-07-20 17:12:49 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247036770 natashasigmund73 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247078987 2022-07-20 18:58:57 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247078987 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247080163 What are some strategies for helping teens and adults who are in acculturation but surrounded by advanced peers to calm their nerves and feel safe babbling out loud in front of the group? ~Bobby]]> 2022-07-20 19:01:58 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247080163 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247081810 2022-07-20 19:06:14 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247081810 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247083757 I would like to know your thoughts about using recorded music from time to time for this stage. Thanks!]]> 2022-07-20 19:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247083757 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247377910 I would like to see more examples of how children and babies react, and how the teacher can use their reactions to improvise and interact, and what are the differences between working with babies, toddlers, and young children. ]]> 2022-07-21 05:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247377910 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247670615 How do you go about introducing all the modes and reviewing them enough that the children become familiar? I'm assuming that in order for a child to become comfortable with a mode they would have to hear and interact with it many many times. I'm just trying to figure out how this would be achieved in a class that meets once a week for a limited time. ]]> 2022-07-21 15:44:31 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247670615 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247671820 Hi Jennifer, I was wondering if you would be okay with sharing your pamphlet of expectations you made for parents to follow during your classes?

]]> 2022-07-21 15:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247671820 fritzenjessica https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247747198 Do you repeat the same songs in the next classes? Or is it new songs every class? Can you talk more about it?]]> 2022-07-21 19:00:33 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247747198 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247752646 I read in Gordon's book that the sooner personal pitches and tempos are reinforced by a parent/teacher, the better prepared the child will be to enter the imitation type of preparatory audiation. In your own experience did you noticed some trends about it? (Like children seem to be more engaged, interested in triple than duple, slow/fast tempos...) Do you know a research about this? Thanks! Ana. ]]> 2022-07-21 19:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2247752646 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2248186205 At what point do you begin grouping students by ability and what does that look like (might be elementary gm question, not early childhood)? Looking forward to checking out your differentiated recorder materials, Jen! ]]> 2022-07-22 13:03:33 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2248186205 https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2248276258 2022-07-22 16:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/singtokids/cbci19zxsjrisi4p/wish/2248276258