Day Three Schedule
These sessions about Creative Resources are now available.
“Make Your Own Play-Alongs: Simple Tools for Big Impact in the Music Room,” Becky Knox
Have you ever wanted to create your own ukulele, recorder, movement, or singalong videos—just like the ones you see on YouTube? In this session, you’ll discover how surprisingly easy it is to produce your own engaging play-along content using free tools like Google Slides, Canva and OBS (Open Broadcaster Software). Whether you’re supporting in-class instruction or providing virtual learning options, you’ll learn how to design visually clear slides, sync music and lyrics, and record high-quality videos—all without needing fancy tech skills. Come away with a step-by-step guide, helpful templates, and confidence to make your own custom materials for your students!
“Exploring Music Genres with Young Learners,” Jessie Powell
Introduce your K–2 students to a variety of music styles in fun and engaging ways! This session will share simple, age-appropriate strategies for exploring genres like jazz, classical, hip-hop, and more in your classroom. You’ll learn how to guide students in listening and responding to different types of music, moving and playing along with the beat and style of each genre, and connecting basic music concepts to songs they enjoy. Along the way, students will build curiosity and appreciation for music from different cultures and traditions. This session is packed with ready-to-use activities, movement, and games that will keep your students active, focused, and excited about music.
“AI Tips & Tricks for Teachers,” Emily Karst
Discover how to use generative AI to delegate repetitive, low-impact tasks so you can focus on what truly matters—your students and your sanity. In this practical session, you’ll learn quick, classroom-tested tips for using AI as your behind-the-scenes assistant. Walk away with time-saving strategies to lighten your workload, boost efficiency, and create more space for work/life balance.
“Read, Sing, Play: Picture Books with a Musical Twist,” Katie Wynkoop
Bring your favorite picture books off the shelf and into the music room! This engaging session will explore how children’s literature can inspire rich, interactive music lessons that support core concepts like rhythm, melody, form, expression, and movement. You’ll discover how to “twist” traditional storytime into dynamic experiences where students read, sing, and play their way through the pages. Walk away with lesson ideas, book recommendations, and creative strategies to spark imagination and deepen musical understanding in your elementary classroom.
“Playful Learning: Using Games as a Tool for Assessment,” Karla Cherwinski
Participants will explore how games can serve dual roles as both formative and summative assessments, offering immediate feedback while supporting skill development in a joyful, low-pressure environment. From rhythm and pitch to listening and movement, you’ll leave with a toolkit of playful activities that make assessment feel like a natural—and exciting—part of music-making.
“Centers for Primary Grades,” Aileen Miracle
Wondering how to easily assess your primary students, while giving them a chance to work independently and in small groups? In this live workshop, attendees will learn about using centers, to engage and excite students, allow students to choose activities, and to assess. Center ideas will be presented, from practicing steady beat, to comparatives like loud/quiet, to basic rhythmic concepts.
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