In this episode of That Music Podcast, we're diving into the world of centers in the elementary music classroom with special guest Becca Davis. Becca shares her go-to strategies for using centers to engage students, differentiate instruction, and—let’s be honest—give us teachers a little breather during lessons. We’ll chat about the big benefits of centers, how to keep students on task, and tips for managing all the prep and organization. Becca also tackles one of the toughest parts: letting go of control and trusting students to work independently. If you’ve ever been curious about trying centers in your classroom, this conversation is packed with practical advice and encouragement to give it a go.

Episode Chapters:

0:00 Introduction

 4:10 Defining Centers in the Music Classroom

 10:04 Benefits of Using Centers

 13:43 Addressing Common Challenges

 30:38 Becca’s Masterclass on Centers

 32:01 Takeaways

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