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Playground v. Playpen: Approaching Kindergarten Music
November 9, 2021
This is a guest post written for and published on Music ConstructEd. Why should play be the basis for student learning? How can teachers support playful experiences that honor student choice and voice? Answers to these and other questions help to distinguish between beneficial play-based experiences and those that are more restrictive.
Ideas to Spark Playful Exploration
November 11, 2021
This is a guest post written for and published on Music ConstructEd. Why should play be the basis for student learning? How can teachers support playful experiences that honor student choice and voice? Discover play-based examples that will change the way you teach music.
The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast:
Musical Play in the Music Room with Tina Arenas
May 4, 2022
This is a podcast episode published on The Elementary Music Teacher Podcast with Jessica Peresta. In this episode,
you’ll learn what musical play is, different ways students can use their bodies to make music, how to make books playful and musical, and vocal exploration ideas.
That Music Teacher Podcast:
Play-Based Curriculum with Tina Arenas
January 4, 2023
This is a podcast episode published on That Music Podcast with Bryson Tarbet. In this episode, you’ll learn the benefits to using a play-based curriculum in the elementary music classroom, the importance of building a playful mindset, and how it allows students to discover and experiment with music in their own way.
Music Teacher in International Schools Podcast: Play-Based Early Childhood Music Pedagogy in Your Context with Tina Arenas
April 12, 2023
This is a podcast episode published on Music Teachers in International Schools Podcast with Chris Koelma. In this episode, you'll learn how to use play as a fundamental focus in early childhood music teaching and the way that teaching music in an international school can impact your philosophy and approach.