That Music Podcast: A Podcast for Elementary Music Teachers
This show will deliver tips and tricks for elementary music teachers looking to create high-quality musical experiences for students in the general music classroom.This show will provide answers to questions like:*How do I create an inclusive music classroom?*How do I sequence my elementary music lessons?*How to teach elementary music?*What songs should I use in my general music classroom?*How do I balance work and life as a music teacher?
That Music Podcast: A Podcast for Elementary Music Teachers
206 | Take A Sick Day Without Throwing Off Your Lesson Rotation
Ever hesitate to take a sick day because it’ll mess up your lesson rotation? You’re not alone, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
In this episode, Bryson shares a simple but powerful strategy to keep your curriculum on track no matter what life throws your way: the lesson numbering system. You’ll learn how to shift from date-based planning to sequence-based lessons, giving you more flexibility, consistency, and peace of mind.
Bryson walks through how to organize lessons by number, track class progress, and make room for differentiation, so every student stays on their own path, and you can finally rest without guilt.
It’s time to let go of the pressure to “keep up” and embrace a planning method that supports you and your students.
Episode Chapters:
- 0:00 Introduction
- 1:46 The Problem with Date-Based Lesson Plans
- 3:05 How the Lesson Numbering System Works
- 7:45 Benefits of Numbering Your Lessons
- 9:59 How to Start Using the System
- 11:18 Takeaways
Links and Resources:
- The Elementary Music Summit®
- Elementary Newbie Guide
- Disabilities Guide
- Steady Beat Survival Guide
- Join Elementary Music EDGE™
Have questions or want to share feedback? Reach out to us at hello@thatmusicteacher.com - we’d love to hear from you!
Have questions or want to share feedback? Reach out to us at hello@thatmusicteacher.com - we’d love to hear from you!
