contributed by Victoria Isotti
Music is one of my favorite forms of art. As a performer, it's been a way to express myself. As a teacher, it's undoubtedly the most effective way for me to relax after a long day. We all have heard about the science to support students learning music in early education. Taking lessons, learning to read music, and even been exposed to music in the womb all have numerous studies to back up the short and long term benefits of learning music. But what about the simple presence of music in the classroom? Playing music in the background of class can help with memorization, increase concentration, and I've even used it to boost creativity and imagination during classroom activities. A child doesn't have to be in a specific music class or interested in playing an instrument to gain the benefits of music exposure.
Searching for classroom music can often be a challenge. With censorship decreasing in popularity, students are often attracted to the tunes they hear on car radios, on TV, and the tunes they hear the adults in their lives listening to. Not every Top 40 song is appropriate to start playing in a classroom for first and second graders. The top requests from students are most often the music they hear older siblings and friends belting out. It was clear this year that my students were looking to jam out to the same tunes I was listening to outside the classroom. Therefore, I took on this school year with plans to integrate one of my own favorite adult playlists into the classroom.
Below is a playlist of the big hit songs of 2019. I adapted the list directly into a classroom friendly version. If you're looking for these tunes, both of these playlists are filled with songs easy to find on both on Spotify and Apple Music.
Adult Pop Playlist
1. Bad Guy- Billie Eilish
2. Believer- Imagine Dragons
3. Shake It Off- Taylor Swift
4. No Tears Left to Cry- Ariana Grande
5. Havana- Camila Cabello
6. Something Just Like This-The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
7. Beautiful People- Ed Sheeran
8. I Like It- Cardi B
9. Boy With Luv- BTS ft. Halsey
10. Truth Hurts- Lizzo
Classroom Friendly Version
1. Bad Guy- Vitamin String Quartet
2. Believer- Imagine Dragons
3. Shake It Off- Sing the movie
4. No Tears Left to Cry- Ariana Grande
5. Havana- Kidz Bop Kids
6. Something Just Like This- The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
7. Beautiful People- Ed Sheeran
8. I Like It- Piano Dreamers
9. Boy With Luv- BTS ft. Halsey
10. Truth Hurts- Kidz Bop Kids
A note from the editor:
Looking for more science on music and students? Click here to read a complete study on the integration of music in elementary classroom settings.
Music is one of my favorite forms of art. As a performer, it's been a way to express myself. As a teacher, it's undoubtedly the most effective way for me to relax after a long day. We all have heard about the science to support students learning music in early education. Taking lessons, learning to read music, and even been exposed to music in the womb all have numerous studies to back up the short and long term benefits of learning music. But what about the simple presence of music in the classroom? Playing music in the background of class can help with memorization, increase concentration, and I've even used it to boost creativity and imagination during classroom activities. A child doesn't have to be in a specific music class or interested in playing an instrument to gain the benefits of music exposure.
Searching for classroom music can often be a challenge. With censorship decreasing in popularity, students are often attracted to the tunes they hear on car radios, on TV, and the tunes they hear the adults in their lives listening to. Not every Top 40 song is appropriate to start playing in a classroom for first and second graders. The top requests from students are most often the music they hear older siblings and friends belting out. It was clear this year that my students were looking to jam out to the same tunes I was listening to outside the classroom. Therefore, I took on this school year with plans to integrate one of my own favorite adult playlists into the classroom.
Below is a playlist of the big hit songs of 2019. I adapted the list directly into a classroom friendly version. If you're looking for these tunes, both of these playlists are filled with songs easy to find on both on Spotify and Apple Music.
Adult Pop Playlist
1. Bad Guy- Billie Eilish
2. Believer- Imagine Dragons
3. Shake It Off- Taylor Swift
4. No Tears Left to Cry- Ariana Grande
5. Havana- Camila Cabello
6. Something Just Like This-The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
7. Beautiful People- Ed Sheeran
8. I Like It- Cardi B
9. Boy With Luv- BTS ft. Halsey
10. Truth Hurts- Lizzo
Classroom Friendly Version
1. Bad Guy- Vitamin String Quartet
2. Believer- Imagine Dragons
3. Shake It Off- Sing the movie
4. No Tears Left to Cry- Ariana Grande
5. Havana- Kidz Bop Kids
6. Something Just Like This- The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
7. Beautiful People- Ed Sheeran
8. I Like It- Piano Dreamers
9. Boy With Luv- BTS ft. Halsey
10. Truth Hurts- Kidz Bop Kids
A note from the editor:
Looking for more science on music and students? Click here to read a complete study on the integration of music in elementary classroom settings.
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