The clinician will share practical, engaging community-building games designed for the elementary general music classroom. Participants will explore how circle games, movement activities, singing games, and playful routines can foster belonging, cooperation, student voice, and joyful participation. The session will offer ready-to-use strategies that support a positive classroom community while strengthening musical skills.
Target Audience
Elementary General Music Teachers, Collegiate Students
Additional Notes
Clinician Info
Jenny Gee
San Diego State University
Dr. Jennifer Gee is an Associate Professor of Elementary Music Education at San Diego State University. Gee has presented at the American Orff-Schulwerk Association National Conference, College Music Society National Conference, Desert Skies Symposium, International Society for Music Education World Conference, Mountain Lake Colloquium, National Association for Music Education Research Conference, and Symposium for Music Teacher Education. Her research has been published in the College Music Symposium, International Journal of Music Education, Journal of Education, Journal of Research in Music Education, Journal of Music Teacher Education, Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, and Visions of Research in Music Education.