When my kids walk into my classroom, they typically immediately begin a “Mad Minutes” activity, which allows me the opportunity to check homework, take attendance and otherwise complete those annoying logistical tasks that need to be completed.As seamlessly as this process often flows, the 5 minutes of silence is often too much for their ears to handle while simultaneously trying to calm down from all the sugar my kids have been pumping into themselves during lunch and nutrition.

So every now and then, it’s helpful to employ a little ambient music for them to listen while their hyperness needs to transform itself into productive algebraic thinking… (when I’m lucky).

But even if you’re not a middle school student, sit back, relax and enjoy!

Brian Eno – Music for Airports: 1/1

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Arvo Part – Spiegel Im Spiegel

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Chopin – Nocturne #9

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Vince Neil – Début de Coup-de-pied Mon Coeur

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