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One of the best things about being a teacher is the fresh start we get to make each new school year. With the smell of fall in the air, here are eight ways to refresh your mind and be prepared to take on another school year.

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Starting or restarting learning an instrument as an adult can seem daunting, maybe even terrifying! In this guest blog post, Clementine shares her experiences of restarting learning the flute after a gap of nearly two decades.https://lnkd.in/e3SqM2dP

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Dear Educators,Understand the concept of break activities. A very commonly practiced corporate principle which is used to create a break activity between two phases of activities which might be of very different nature. Alternatively, they can also be used to bind a group of people together for a common activity. A class or a lecture is surely one such type of activity. At #IITDelhi, I had the opportunity to attend the lectures of a very famed professor, who is known for his teaching methodology. His teaching style included starting the class with a 5 minute music piece. Initially it was difficult to ascertain if there was anything more than just a casual class to it. But later on, there was one big advantage I felt myself. the small 5 minute music session, cut me off from my pre-class activities and thoughts and bound me with the rest of the class. There was a "common object" between all of us now. And then when the lecture begun, we all were right into the discussions. The class ended with a music piece too, hinting our minds that an activity was over. I don't know if the professor meant to do this or not. But I have certainly had this lesson from that lecture. And I deem it an invaluable lesson in my academic life. You can ping me to know more about such breakout activities. Comment below if you know other ways of binding the class into one entity before you begin your lectures. #100daysofeducators101, Day 3#100daysofeducators101 is a 100 day learning series aimed at collating and sharing the best practices of the academia from an educator's point of view.

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I have recently started teaching piano to my friends' children, and have consequently been reflecting on what I do, as teacher, that can enable or inhibit learning. Here's a short blog highlighting the importance of 'checking in' about whether my explanations are helping my students learn. https://lnkd.in/gPGkwhCx

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Parenting is a journey filled with concerns and questions, and one of the most common worries for parents is their child's academic performance. Every parent wants to see their child succeed and achieve academic excellence. In this comprehensive guide, we delve into the why, what, where, and how of supporting your child's studies, addressing their challenges, and nurturing their success. We'll explore essential tips for parents and unveil an action plan that includes our in-home music lessons, designed with our proprietary NeuroHarmonics Pedagogy®. This article is your roadmap to empowering your child's educational journey.

We know that the best way to achieve mastery in a subject is to actively engage in the learning process, and improvisation is a great way to do that. Here are some activities you can use with students of all ages to bring this practice into your teaching.

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Why are drawing and music left out as important processes of literacy? This is a conversation I was blessed to have with an amazing innovator in early education Louise Debreczeny, Ed.D. Thrilled she took the time to share her insights and mail me a beautiful copy of her innovative Story Pictures learning system. As we look at our common processes for learning how to teach reading and writing it takes outside the box thinkers to step back and question WHY do we do it this way? Is this method of learning and teaching truly in the best interest of the child, or are we just doing it because it’s how we were taught and change is hard? I believe both music, second language acquisition and drawing are imperative to a holistic approach to educating children from birth, and educators in diverse fields need to start having conversations and collaborations. America has a long way to go to truly become leaders in education, and it seems we are falling behind other countries quickly. I don’t claim to have all the answers. My specialization is in the importance of early music education. But I know the only way we can find solutions, each through our own gifts and talents, is through starting the conversations and collaborations. I look forward to reading this innovative approach incorporating drawing into education and look forward to learning and collaborating with other educators in diverse fields. What ways do you think we can work to improve and innovate in education? #earlychildhoodeducation #preschooleducation #musiceducation #innovationineducation #collaborativelearning

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Having a supportive team around you is the key to success and sustainability. 🔑✨This month I led the communications for Sound and Music Summer School, a 6-day residential where young composers create a new piece of music to be premiered in concert, with the support of expert key tutors and musicians. 🎻🎶A residential project ran by a small core staff team meant hours were long, workload was high and the pressure was on to deliver. Under these conditions it could be easy to crumble, but that’s where the power of an amazing team comes in…Here 5 ways the incredible Education team supported me through the week (which led to me smashing my KPIs and building a bank of exciting content I can use throughout the year): ✍️ Preparation - months of detailed preparation went into the Summer School, including the team’s wellness. Our Head of Education held sessions where we could share our needs through user manuals, set affirmations for the week, check-in on how we were feeling and make plans for potential challenges.🤲 Open - despite the busyness of the week, there was always space to check-in, ask for support, receive feedback, discuss challenges and share successes. 💡 Inspiration - seeing the Education team’s organisation, passion, care, hard work and vision result in a life-changing experience for students and staff alike gave me the motivation to do the best job I possibly could. 🤝 Collaboration - while we each had our own clear objectives and roles for the week, a collaborative approach helped us effectively problem-solve, be dynamic and step back and rest when needed. 💐 After-care - the week itself was intense, but scheduled time-off, space for reflection and receiving flowers (both verbally and literally!) helped me feel held by my team, and avoid burnout. A huge thank you to the team for their support! I will be sharing more about the Summer School experience, but for now, make sure to follow Sound and Music’s social channels where you can see some of the content captured and hear the outstanding new compositions created during the week! 🎧🤳✨Do you have an example of when you felt especially supported by your team? I’d love to hear it! Drop it in the comments below 👇 #workplaceculture #workplacewellbeing

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Here’s my latest article for Teach Primary ⬇️https://lnkd.in/eeRVCB42

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