Navigating the 2020-2021 School Year
We know this school year looks different than those before, but we at West Music are here to support and guide you through music education however we can. Below we have compiled a list of resources for online teaching, in-person teaching, self-care, and advocacy. We want YOU to have as many tools possible for starting this school year. The resources cover topics such as advocating for yourself, music education, and teachers in your district, taking time to care for yourself physically and emotionally this school year, learning how to set up a virtual classroom, and more!
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Online Teaching Resources
NAfME Virtual Learning Resources for Music Educators
Save the Music: Music Educator Resources
Teaching with Orff: Tips, Lesson Plans and Advocacy Tools
Believe in Music: Fall Webinar Series
Tips for Teaching Success, Brought to You by the Music Achievement Council
Teaching the ‘New’ COVID-19 Social-Emotional Skills
In-Person Resources
The ABCs of Navigating Music on a Cart
Teaching Through Coronavirus: What Educators Need Right Now
Keeping Your Instruments Clean
Experiencing COVID-Style Classroom Teaching
UNICEF: Classroom precautions during COVID-19
Band and Orchestra Instrument Cleaning and Sanitization Tips
The New Routines for Students When Schools Reopen
Return to Learn: Solutions for Active Music Making in Every Learning Situation
Self-Care Resources
Resilient Educator: COVID-19 Toolkit
Breathe… Finding Calm in Calamity
We Are Teachers: Teachers, How Can We Care for Our Mental Health Right Now?
Teachers, The Next Weeks of Online Learning Don’t Have to Be Perfect
Edutopia: Teacher Wellness Resources
We’re here to help! If there is anything we can do to support you and your students at this time, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Contact us at service@westmusic.com or at 1-800-397-9378 for product recommendations and top quality customer service.
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