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29: The Best Ways to Effortlessly Schedule Music Education in Your Homeschool to Make Sure It Will Happen

September 02, 2024 Gena Mayo

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In this episode of the Music in Our Homeschool podcast "The Best Ways to Schedule Music Education in Your Homeschool to Make Sure it Will Happen", host Gena Mayo dives deep into integrating music education into your homeschooling rhythm efficiently and joyfully. A homeschooling mom of eight and a seasoned music teacher with over 30 years of experience, Gena shares her insights and practical tips to help you ensure that music becomes a consistent, enriching part of your child's homeschool curriculum.

The episode begins with Gena discussing the importance of using planners to schedule music education. Whether you prefer a traditional paper planner or embrace the versatility of a digital planner, she outlines the benefits of each and provides tips on making your planning process visually appealing and dynamic.

Gena then introduces various scheduling methods that have been effective in her own homeschool journey, such as loop scheduling, block scheduling, morning time, the Pomodoro technique, teaching multiple ages at once, and themed days like Music Mondays or Fine Arts Fridays. Each method is explained in detail, with practical examples and success stories. Gena highlights the flexibility and adaptability of these techniques, emphasizing that finding what works best for your family is key.

The episode also underscores the importance of being flexible and willing to adjust your approach as needed. Gena encourages involving your children in the scheduling process to boost their engagement and ownership of their music education.

Listeners will leave with a toolbox of strategies to seamlessly weave music into their homeschooling routine, ultimately nurturing creativity, discipline, and cognitive development in their children. Tune in and discover how to make music education a cherished and regular part of your homeschool. For more resources and to share your experiences, check the show notes and get in touch with Gena. Keep the music alive in your homeschool journey!

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