Music in Math
Over the last few years, I’ve been incorporating music during my math class. Just this week, we started our measurement unit and I was reminded of why I continue to use music to teach math.
Why?
Think about it this way…have you ever gotten a song so stuck in your head that I wish you hadn’t heard that particular song on the way to school in the morning? I know that I have. Usually it is one that drives me a little crazy throughout the day. And the more I think about it, the harder that song is to shake from my brain.
Why?
Jingles anyone? Yes, advertisers know that the power of music will sell products. A lot.
And the power of music will help concepts stick.
This week, we started customary capacity.
Last year, I found this song on YouTube. And it sticks.
This is from the YouTube channel: TheMathPartyProgram. I love the name 🙂
Because math should be a party.
And in my room, some days…it is 🙂
How do you incorporate music into your day?
I use music during writing time and independent work….it's nice, and it especially lessens the talking when they work.
Such a fun way to get math in! My kiddos like the “Volume Song” from Have Fun Teaching. Always makes them smile :)StephTeaching in Room 6
YAY! Thank you! We are doing customary capacity RIGHT NOW! This is perfect.AlisonRockin' and Lovin' Learnin”
I use loads of music in my classroom! Here are a couple of posts I've written related to music: http://www.elementarymatters.com/2013/08/happy-music.html and http://www.elementarymatters.com/2013/05/music-for-classroom.html. Thanks for sharing the Math Party Program, I'll have to check this out!Sally from Elementary Matters
Sorry…didn't read the last comment before posting! I LOVE singing songs with my kiddos! Especially when it helps them remember content! We sing a ton of science and SS songs! Love having another math song to add to the mix!RachelA Tall Drink of Water
ooo I like that one a lot!! We use the karaoke from Study Jams for science and math sometimes. I love to play quiet music during Writer's Workshop (not the same thing as what you're saying, but you know what I mean!). We use Pandora and my students' favorite station is the movie scores 🙂 I hope you're off to a nice weekend my friend!
I use music during writing time and independent work….it's nice, and it especially lessens the talking when they work.
Such a fun way to get math in! My kiddos like the “Volume Song” from Have Fun Teaching. Always makes them smile :)StephTeaching in Room 6
YAY! Thank you! We are doing customary capacity RIGHT NOW! This is perfect.AlisonRockin' and Lovin' Learnin”
I use loads of music in my classroom! Here are a couple of posts I've written related to music: http://www.elementarymatters.com/2013/08/happy-music.html and http://www.elementarymatters.com/2013/05/music-for-classroom.html. Thanks for sharing the Math Party Program, I'll have to check this out!Sally from Elementary Matters
Sorry…didn't read the last comment before posting! I LOVE singing songs with my kiddos! Especially when it helps them remember content! We sing a ton of science and SS songs! Love having another math song to add to the mix!RachelA Tall Drink of Water
ooo I like that one a lot!! We use the karaoke from Study Jams for science and math sometimes. I love to play quiet music during Writer's Workshop (not the same thing as what you're saying, but you know what I mean!). We use Pandora and my students' favorite station is the movie scores 🙂 I hope you're off to a nice weekend my friend!