193 | Reflect & Renew: Setting Intentions for a New School Year

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Season 7 kicks off with a fresh invitation to pause, reflect, and set meaningful intentions for the school year ahead. In this episode of That Music Podcast, Bryson shares six thoughtful reflection prompts designed to help music teachers process last year’s highs and lows, from student breakthroughs to classroom challenges and personal wellbeing.

Listeners will walk away with actionable ways to build on their successes, learn from missteps, and bring more joy and intention into their teaching. Whether tuning in during a commute or a planning break, this episode offers a grounded, encouraging start to a new season of teaching.

Episode Chapters:

• 0:00 Introduction
• 2:02 A student moment that stuck with you (and why)
• 3:09 Reflecting on a teaching challenge and what it taught you
• 4:06 Where your students grew, and how you helped
• 4:25 What gave you energy last year? What drained you?
• 5:54 Non-teaching routines that helped you feel renewed
• 6:46 Your one word or phrase for the school year
• 7:34 Why this kind of reflection matters
• 8:30 Takeaways

Links and Resources: 

• The Elementary Music Summit®
• Elementary Newbie Guide
• Disabilities Guide
• Steady Beat Survival Guide
• Join Elementary Music EDGE™

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