From: Ellen Beebe
Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2022 10:48:10 -0400
I think first of all I would try some psychology!
These little ones have "learned" that it's possible to get a headache from
running around at recess - and that you'll sympathize with them. (NO
criticism implied - I would totally sympathize too! And I'd get more than a
headache if I ran around during recess, for sure lol.)
I would think of a quiet listening activity lasting 3-4 minutes. Maybe
lying on their backs, doing hand motions so they don't fall asleep? Tell
them you found the most magical music/activity - if you listen to this, you
absolutely won't get a headache!. And when it ends, you just exude
enthusiasm - this is so great, now we can do x, y, z because everyone feels
good.
At the very least it will give them time to recoup from recess, and it just
might change their mindset.
Ellen in OH
On Mon, Mar 7, 2022 at 5:02 PM Chris Badger wrote:
> All my teaching life, I have marvelled how different our students can be.
> So many students need silence to process everything. And the rest of them
> need to verbalize and vocalize all their learning.
>
> So...
> how can I reach the students whose ears "hurt" in music class while the
> others happily wallow in chatter and noise?
> I'm ready to bring foamy earplugs for those that always get a headache in
> my class. Grade 1, immediately after lunch.
> I already play the music at half volume in their classroom.
>
> The other class has music before recess and lunch. We'll be miles ahead by
> year's end.
>
> Thanks for any ideas.
>
> Chris Ann
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