In which ways can music be useful in class?
Start the day to set the mood.
1. Put some classical music in the morning to calm the kids down and welcome them in class.
2. Put some background music while they play, to set a calming mood.
Have a break with some relaxing music and dancing.
Between lessons, music will help the mind and the body relax.
The kids can listen to music to learn a song.
A song can be useful to express their feelings with the rest of the class.
Music can be a demonstration of another culture.
Students can listen to music and improvise with different instruments.
Music for transitions.
1. It is important to put music while they are tidying up.
2. Put music to tell them to go wash their hands or go to the toilet, before eating.
3. Music can help them move from one activity to another in silence while singing.
Music to start the lesson.
The music may be relevant to the lesson, to prepare the students for the topic.