Music Therapy in Schools: Strategies for Teachers and Child Development with Stephanie Leavell, Creator of Music for Kiddos
Schoolutions: Curious Educators. Evidence-Based Strategies. Classrooms Where Every Child Thrives.
12/16/24
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In this episode, I dive deep into the transformative power of music education with my guest Stephanie Leavell, creator of Music for Kiddos and board-certified music therapist. You’ll discover how music serves as more than just entertainment, acting as a vital tool for child development, emotional regulation, and academic learning.
Stephanie shares practical strategies for incorporating music into early childhood education, including lesson planning tips and the critical role of repetition in learning. From her journey as a reluctant performer to becoming a passionate music educator, Stephanie offers valuable insights for teachers, therapists, and caregivers about creating engaging musical experiences.
Whether you're an educator looking to enhance your classroom practices or a caregiver interested in supporting your child's development, my conversation with Stephanie illuminates the multifaceted impact of music on young minds.
Join us to learn how to build a more musical environment that supports children's growth, emotional well-being, and learning potential.
Key topics include:
➡️Simplifying music lesson planning for early childhood
➡️Understanding children's music processing and engagement
➡️Creating supportive learning environments through music
➡️Balancing structure and flexibility in music education
➡️The emotional impact of music on child development
Episode Mentions:
- Slow Down song
- Watermelon Watermelon song
- Berklee College of Music
- Music for Kiddos community, blog, & podcast
- Dr. Sarah Gulish
- Rosie Rocks!
Stephanie’s Other Recommended Resources:
- F-Flat Books
- Fyütch
- Miss Katie Sings
- Blog posts on sensory systems and music & 5 Ways to Simplify Your Early Childhood Music Lesson Planning
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When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
Previous Episode
In this bonus episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I reflect on my recent conversation with Denise Goldin-Dubois about her Three Student Protocol.
I explore essential aspects of building trust and relationships in educational settings, drawing insights from influential books and my mentors in the coaching field.
I delve into the importance of distinguishing between facts and inferences when working with teachers, the hidden values behind complaints, and the art of genuine listening in coaching relationships.
I share practical wisdom from works like Agents of Change by Lucy West and Toni Cameron,Coaching A- Z by Haesun Moon, PhD, and The Thin Book of Trust by Charles Feltman, offering valuable perspectives on developing meaningful connections in educational environments.
Perfect for educators, coaches, and administrators, this episode provides actionable insights on:
➡️ building trust,
➡️ understanding the developmental landscape of teaching,
➡️and creating stronger relationships in educational settings.
I end with Charles Feltman’s practical steps for cultivating trust through care and transparency in professional relationships.
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When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
Next Episode
In this bonus episode of Schoolutions: Coaching and Teaching Strategies, I explore the fascinating science and power of repetition in learning. Following my conversation with Stephanie Leavell, creator of Music for Kiddos, I dive into how repetition impacts brain development, memory retention, and skill mastery across all age groups.
Drawing from multiple research sources, I break down key concepts like active recall, the spacing effect, and spaced repetition learning. I share a compelling classroom observation of how repetition helped both a teacher and his students build confidence through multiple presentation practices. The episode also covers how repetition benefits early childhood development, the importance of repeated read-alouds for young children, and why we find repetition in music so appealing.
Whether you're an educator, caregiver, or lifelong learner, this episode offers practical insights into how strategic repetition can enhance learning outcomes and why "practice makes perfect" is more than just a saying – it's backed by neuroscience. I conclude the episode with valuable tips for implementing repetitive practice effectively in both classroom and home environments.
Episode Mentions:
➡️Unlock the power of repetition: A groundbreaking learning method - Traverse 10/2023
➡️Eva Keiffenheim’s The Feynman Technique Can Help You Remember Everything You Read
➡️9 Benefits of Repetition for Learning - Iris Reading
➡️The Power of Repetition - Queensland Government - Department of Early Childhood Education and Care 8/2023
➡️Repeated Read Alouds May Lead to Reading Success for Young Children by Timothy Rasinski
➡️Why we love repetition in music - TED-Ed by Elizabeth Hellmuth Margulis
#TeacherResources #TeacherTips #TeachingStrategies #EducationPodcast #TeacherLife #EduTalk #EducatorResources #K12Education #LearningScience #BrainDevelopment #CognitiveScience #SpacedRepetition #ActiveRecall #LearningStrategies #StudyTips #MemoryTechniques #BrainScience #LearningProcess #EarlyChildhood #EarlyLearning #ReadAloud #EarlyLiteracy #ChildDevelopment #EarlyEducation #PreschoolActivities #KidsLearning #ParentingTips #EarlyYears #MusicEducation #MusicTherapy #MusicAndLearning #ArtsEducation #MusicInSchools #ChildrensMusic #MusicForKids #MusicTeacher #MusicClassroom #MusicLearning
When coaches, teachers, administrators, and families work hand in hand, it fosters a school atmosphere where everyone is inspired and every student is fully engaged in their learning journey.
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