Why intentional listening matters (and is making a difference) for today's post-covid generation.

Guess what?! One of your most valuable teaching activities that is making a difference for today's post-covid generation … is INTENTIONAL LISTENING.Intentional listening enables children to sit, focus, and truly absorb what's being shared! Think about it- Right now, we're seeing a generation of children who have been through something no other generation in recent history has experienced. These post-COVID kids have spent years behind screens, with masks, and in isolation. And now that we're back in classrooms, many teachers are telling me the same thing: "These kids just don't know how to listen anymore!"Now, you might be thinking, “Of course we do listening activities in music class!" …But what I'm talking about here goes beyond the usual "listen and identify" exercises (though those are always a great starting point) . So if you’re ready to step up your teaching level in this area, this episode is for you!And—just a heads-up—about halfway through, I share my own personal story about its true power that reached me beyond the classroom, and let me tell you, it’s such a powerful testament to the importance of connections made by teaching this curriculum component in music class. ________________________________________Teaching Music isn’t about luck —it’s about taking specific, deliberate actions and steps and practicing these with daily commitment. This podcast will give you the steps and approaches that the most successful teachers, coaches and top performers use.Listen now to learn how to transform your teaching and achieve the goals you’ve always dreamed of. _________________________________________If you enjoy this podcast, please give us a five-star rating and review on iTunes, subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and invite your friends and colleagues to join us. Additional Resources: Get my FREE music teaching listening resource mentioned here: https://funmusicco.com/listeningGet the full K-6 Fun Music programs here: https://funmusicco.comGet my weekly emails and free resources here: https://funmusicco.com/music-teaching-resources-archive/Tweet Me! @funmusiccoJoin me on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/funmusiccoEnjoy & Let me know your thoughts!The spark for music teachers is ten minutes of mindset and energy designed especially for anyone teaching music. Tune in every month for insights, tips, strategies for dealing with common issues that arise in teaching music in schools and everything in between! Follow us for more.