It's that time of year to check out what teachers were listening to in 2023. Whether they were immersed in late-night grading, looking for teaching inspiration, or enjoying well-deserved breaks, this list was repeated over and over again. These top picks feature the soothing vibes of lo-fi beats during grading marathons and virtual field trips to transport classrooms around the world—a compilation that echoes the soundtrack of one teacher's journey this past year.
Best Studio Song: “Lo-Fi Rhythms”
Add a fun atmosphere to evening grading sessions.
Best Audiobook: “Teach Like a Pirate” by Dave Burgess
to unlock innovative teaching techniques.
Most Played Relaxation Track: “Sounds of Nature”
Infuse energy into much-needed breaks.
Best Album for Commute: “Hamilton: An American Musical”
Because who doesn't like a good musical?
Most Played Funny Song: “Baby Shark Dance”
For those fun moments with students.
Main Mindfulness session for children: “Smiling mind”
Elevate the teaching of mindfulness and cultivate students' calmness.
Most Played Mindfulness Track for Teachers: “Calm's 10 Minute Daily Calm”
Promote your well-being during busy teaching days with the relaxing track.
Best song to sing in the classroom: “ABC Song”
A classic that never goes out of style.
Most viewed educational video: “Bill Nye, the scientist”
Inject fun, spark curiosity, and engage students in your science lessons.
Most played STEAM song: “The Elements Song” by Tom Lehrer
Infuse fun into chemistry lessons and turn learning into a musical journey!
Video of the most viewed scientific experiment: “The Baking Soda and Vinegar Volcano”
A classic experiment that never goes out of style.
Best virtual excursion: “Virtual visit to the Louvre Museum”
Infuse global vibes into the classroom and enrich learning.
Best Virtual Reality Tour: “Google Expeditions: Underwater Coral Reef”
Immerse yourself in immersive education and enhance the learning experience.
Most listened to language learning track: “Duolingo Spanish Podcast”
Enhance your language learning journey with enthusiasm!
Most Played Workout Track: “Just Dance Kids”
Turn lesson breaks into lively, active moments of fun and movement!
Top Parent-Teacher Conference Podcast: “Tips for Parent-Teacher Conferences”
Maximize parent-teacher conferences with valuable ideas and advice.
Most Played Coding Tutorial: “Code.org Dance Party”
Make programming an exciting adventure with this most played coding tutorial.
Most important song of artistic inspiration: “Vincent (Starry, Starry Night)” by Don McLean
Fuel artistic inspiration and elevate artistic projects.
Most listened to engineering audiobook: “Rosie Revere, Engineer” by Andrea Beaty
A charming story that encourages engineering thinking.
What was on your set list this year?
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