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

A Scope and Sequence for Elementary Music Blog Post

Long-Range Planning for Elementary General Music

Lesson Planning When You Have Too Many Resources

Review and Reset: Wrapping up the School Year