PURPOSE
INCORPORATING UKULELES IN THE CLASSROOM
There are so many reasons to incorporate music into your classroom: engagement, atmosphere, regulation, etc. However, in addition to those things, incorporating ukuleles in the classroom enhances: Classroom Culture, Motor Skills, Math, Coordination, Confidence, Focus, Stress Relief, Decision Making.
TQS#1 - Fostering Effective Relationships
- Classroom culture
- Hands-on activity
- Learning alongside students
TQS#2 - Engaging in Career-Long Learning
- Learning a new skill
- Collaborating with other teachers
- Improved practice
TQS#3 - Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge
- Long term and short term plans
- Digital technology
- Literacy and Numeracy
TQS#4 - Establishing Inclusive Learning Environments
- Easily differentiated
- Opportunities for student leadership
- Celebrating success
TQS#5 - Applying Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Metis, and Inuit
- Learning circle
- Respect for instruments and others
- Listening
- Classroom culture
- Hands-on activity
- Learning alongside students
TQS#2 - Engaging in Career-Long Learning
- Learning a new skill
- Collaborating with other teachers
- Improved practice
TQS#3 - Demonstrating a Professional Body of Knowledge
- Long term and short term plans
- Digital technology
- Literacy and Numeracy
TQS#4 - Establishing Inclusive Learning Environments
- Easily differentiated
- Opportunities for student leadership
- Celebrating success
TQS#5 - Applying Foundational Knowledge about First Nations, Metis, and Inuit
- Learning circle
- Respect for instruments and others
- Listening
If you would like more information on the statement above, there are many websites and articles online (a few listed below)
RESOURCES:
https://www.kidsinthehouse.com/blogs/kidsinthehouse2/key-benefits-of-your-children-learning-to-play-a-ukulele-or-musical-instrument
https://pitchpublications.com/top-ten-reasons-start-ukulele-program/
https://denisegagne.com/ukulele-in-the-classroom-part-one/
https://www.fender.com/articles/play/7-reasons-to-play-ukulele
https://www.musikalessons.com/blog/2017/08/playing-ukulele/