Using Music in the Classroom

Today in class I came to a whole new level of understanding differentiation. I now know you implement your students' readiness levels and differentiate instruction based on their level.

My number one goal as a teacher is to build an environment where my students feel safe and comfortable with each other. Using music in the classroom is great way to build a classroom community where students are excited to learn, where they're engaged with learning, and where learning can be fun and interesting on a daily basis.

I really love what Mr. B. is doing with his students in New York at PS22. I want to be like him! I want to create a classroom environment where my students feel how much I care for them. I want to be the teacher that builds the sense of community for my students to always remember. In field last semester, my teacher used a lot of songs. Whether it be chants, morning songs, or songs to help remember important concepts, the students were always singing. I think it's very beneficial to have music be a constant aspect in your everyday classroom. I will use music in my classroom and hopefully do something as great as Mr. B.