We know we “should” plan over the summer, but where do we start? Let’s consider some elemental questions to help us navigate the “should” of summer planning. This will be a unique approach for all of us, so starting with curious questions can serve us well.

In this episode:

02:53 - How are you doing?

06:04 - Where are we coming from?

6:16 - Review last year

11:05 - Hopes and dreams for this year

13:56 - What do we want?

17:50 - Long-range plans

19:48 - Scope and Sequence

26:17 - Concepts and Songs List

31:45 - First Day of School Plans

34:30 - Feeling Overwhelmed or Feeling Overwhelmed by Overwhelm

Links mentioned in this episode:

Curriculum Outlines Blog Post - https://victoriaboler.com/blog/3-curriculum-outlines 

A Scope and Sequence for Elementary Music Blog Post - https://victoriaboler.com/blog/scope-and-sequence-elementary-music 

Long-Range Planning for Elementary General Music - https://victoriaboler.com/podcast/2021/8/11/planning-a-music-curriculum

Lesson Planning When You Have Too Many Resources - https://victoriaboler.com/podcast/2021/11/15/lesson-planning-when-you-have-too-many-resources

Review and Reset: Wrapping up the School Year - https://victoriaboler.com/podcast/2021/11/15/lesson-planning-when-you-have-too-many-resources