This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/24/23. This week I shared about five different lessons you can use with older grades at the end of the year. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/24/23. This week I shared about five different lessons you can use with older grades at the end of the year. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/FhDfGxY9j_w" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap-2022-2023/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

End of the Year Music Lessons for Upper Grades

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/17/23. This week I shared about how I organize, teach, and pull off a family folk dance night. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/17/23. This week I shared about how I organize, teach, and pull off a family folk dance night. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/HJ26GQjXCtk" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap-2022-2023/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

Family Folk Dance Night - How to Make It Work!

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/10/23. This week I shared about my concerts from this school year and how I plan for future years. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/10/23. This week I shared about my concerts from this school year and how I plan for future years. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/9tvnzgarA68" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap-2022-2023/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

Long-range planning for Elementary Music Concerts

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/3/23. This week I shared songs, costumes, and other details about my recent first grade concert called "Going to the Farm." If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/3/23. This week I shared songs, costumes, and other details about my recent first grade concert called "Going to the Farm." If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/1QKhp3evBXI" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap-2022-2023/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

Farm-Themed Concert for Primary Grades "Down on Grandpa's Farm"

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/27/23. This week I shared a simple idea about using nonpitched percussion instruments with rhythm reading that could be used with any grade. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/27/23. This week I shared a simple idea about using nonpitched percussion instruments with rhythm reading that could be used with any grade. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/R562030IsI0" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap-2022-2023/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

Rhythm Reading with Nonpitched Percussion

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/20/23. This week I shared about how I use one recorder resource as a warmup, in large group work, and in centers. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/20/23. This week I shared about how I use one recorder resource as a warmup, in large group work, and in centers. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/aAeoxb_BzpM" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap-2022-2023/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

Teaching Recorder: Jigsaw Melody ideas for class or centers

Orff Schulwerk

Andrew Ellingsen

In this episode I’m talking with Andrew Ellingsen about Orff Schulwerk and Kodály-inspired teaching. We talk about the similarities, differences, application of each teaching approach, teacher education levels training, and a lot more. Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Orff and Kodaly Adapted for the Elementary School: https://amzn.to/2F8ms2s Organization of American Kodály Educator Website: https://www.oake.org/ American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: http://AOSA.org

In this episode I’m talking with Andrew Ellingsen about Orff Schulwerk and Kodály-inspired teaching. We talk about the similarities, differences, application of each teaching approach, teacher education levels training, and a lot more. Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Orff and Kodaly Adapted for the Elementary School: <a href="https://amzn.to/2F8ms2s" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2F8ms2s</a> Organization of American Kodály Educator Website: <a href="https://www.oake.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.oake.org/</a> American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: <a href="http://AOSA.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://AOSA.org</a>

Orff Schulwerk & Kodály with guest Andrew Ellingsen

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/6/23. This week I shared about how I used a "challenge rhythm" at the beginning of class for grades 1-5 to focus the lesson and bring in new concepts. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/6/23. This week I shared about how I used a "challenge rhythm" at the beginning of class for grades 1-5 to focus the lesson and bring in new concepts. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/K04ENVStMzQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap-2022-2023/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

Using a Challenge Rhythm to Start Class with Multiple Grades

In this episode I’m talking with Lorelei Batisla-ong about Orff Schulwerk. In our conversation we talk primarily about how the ukulele can be introduced using the Orff approach and some tips, tricks, and lesson ideas for incorporating ukulele into your lessons. Resources mentioned in the podcast:  AOSA Music Advocacy Resources: http://aosa.org/resources/advocacy/ Ukulele Underground: http://bit.ly/2vfXf6u Amazing Slow Downer App: http://bit.ly/3Eih1zs Ukulele Companion App: https://apple.co/2IXigEZ American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: http://AOSA.org

In this episode I’m talking with Lorelei Batisla-ong about Orff Schulwerk. In our conversation we talk primarily about how the ukulele can be introduced using the Orff approach and some tips, tricks, and lesson ideas for incorporating ukulele into your lessons. Resources mentioned in the podcast:  AOSA Music Advocacy Resources: <a href="http://aosa.org/resources/advocacy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://aosa.org/resources/advocacy/</a> Ukulele Underground: <a href="http://bit.ly/2vfXf6u" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2vfXf6u</a> Amazing Slow Downer App: <a href="http://bit.ly/3Eih1zs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/3Eih1zs</a> Ukulele Companion App: <a href="https://apple.co/2IXigEZ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://apple.co/2IXigEZ</a> American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: <a href="http://AOSA.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://AOSA.org</a>

Orff Schulwerk & Ukulele with guest Lorelei Batisla-ong

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/27/23. This week I shared how I planned, prepped, and pulled off my recent second grade concert themed around food! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/27/23. This week I shared how I planned, prepped, and pulled off my recent second grade concert themed around food! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/R-oddtOwr4Q" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap-2022-2023/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

Food Themed Second Grade Concert

I love teaching music to kids!  I am a certified Orff Schulwerk teacher and plan to share lessons about singing, playing instruments, recorder technique, creative movement, improvisation, guided listening, and other techniques that will help you teach music better!  Find more information and ideas on my blog:  www.MakeMomentsMatter.org

David is one of my all time favorite music educators out there. This podcast is amazing and you’ll get so much from him!

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It’s great to hear educators share tips and tricks in the classroom! It’s helpful and encouraging!

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I love teaching music to kids! I am a certified Orff Schulwerk teacher and plan to share lessons about singing, playing instruments, recorder technique, creative movement, improvisation, guided listening, and other techniques that will help you teach music better! Find more information and ideas on my blog: <a href="http://www.MakeMomentsMatter.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.MakeMomentsMatter.org</a>

Make Moments Matter:  A Music Education Podcast

Back to school songs, games, tips, tricks, and more. Hear some fabulous new ideas and real talk about what it’s like to prepare to go back to school (the fun stuff and the stressful stuff too!). Resources mentioned in the podcast:  TGIF Giveaway: http://bit.ly/TGIFGiveaway Setting Goals Blog Post: http://bit.ly/2ydP6AW David’s Facebook Page: bit.ly/2kliYEv David’s Instagram: http://bit.ly/2lLe6Wy David’s Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mzBkzH

Back to school songs, games, tips, tricks, and more. Hear some fabulous new ideas and real talk about what it’s like to prepare to go back to school (the fun stuff and the stressful stuff too!). Resources mentioned in the podcast:  TGIF Giveaway: <a href="http://bit.ly/TGIFGiveaway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/TGIFGiveaway</a> Setting Goals Blog Post: <a href="http://bit.ly/2ydP6AW" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2ydP6AW</a> David’s Facebook Page: <a href="http://bit.ly/2kliYEv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/2kliYEv</a> David’s Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/2lLe6Wy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2lLe6Wy</a> David’s Pinterest: <a href="http://bit.ly/2mzBkzH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2mzBkzH</a>

#034:  Back to School in the Music Room

Jennifer Donovan

In this episode I’m talking with Jennifer Donovan about the world of Orff Schulwerk. Our conversation centers around what it means to be an Orff teacher, ways to include pitched and nonpitched instruments into lessons, tips for teaching recorder, ideas about teaching on a cart, and lots more. Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Windsongs Series Recorder Books: http://bit.ly/2FRbNO8 Chris Judah-Lauder Recorder Games: http://bit.ly/2pg2Wvh Everyday Recorder: Recorder Everyday: http://bit.ly/2FzgFIp Recorder Routes: http://amzn.to/2GpZKoU Creative Sequence by Tim Purdum: http://amzn.to/2HwI4Hk American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: http://AOSA.org

In this episode I’m talking with Jennifer Donovan about the world of Orff Schulwerk. Our conversation centers around what it means to be an Orff teacher, ways to include pitched and nonpitched instruments into lessons, tips for teaching recorder, ideas about teaching on a cart, and lots more. Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Windsongs Series Recorder Books: <a href="http://bit.ly/2FRbNO8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2FRbNO8</a> Chris Judah-Lauder Recorder Games: <a href="http://bit.ly/2pg2Wvh" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2pg2Wvh</a> Everyday Recorder: Recorder Everyday: <a href="http://bit.ly/2FzgFIp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2FzgFIp</a> Recorder Routes: <a href="http://amzn.to/2GpZKoU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2GpZKoU</a> Creative Sequence by Tim Purdum: <a href="http://amzn.to/2HwI4Hk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://amzn.to/2HwI4Hk</a> American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: <a href="http://AOSA.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://AOSA.org</a>

#024:  Exploring Orff Schulwerk with guest Jennifer Donovan

Tracy King

Back to school songs, games, tips, tricks, and more with special guest Tracy King. Hear some fabulous new ideas and real talk about what it’s like to prepare to go back to school (the fun stuff and the stressful stuff too!). Resources mentioned in the podcast:  TGIF Giveaway 8/3-8/5: http://bit.ly/TGIFGiveaway Tracy’s Steady Beat Swords Blog Post: http://bit.ly/2KwYTmU Tracy’s Newspaper Dance Blog Post: http://bit.ly/2Kucnj8 Tracy’s Pinterest Page: http://bit.ly/2OcpojG David’s Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mzBkzH Tracy’s TPT Store: http://bit.ly/2AIFKPa The Bulletin Board Lady Website. Tracy King on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2vfqVy6

Back to school songs, games, tips, tricks, and more with special guest Tracy King. Hear some fabulous new ideas and real talk about what it’s like to prepare to go back to school (the fun stuff and the stressful stuff too!). Resources mentioned in the podcast:  TGIF Giveaway 8/3-8/5: <a href="http://bit.ly/TGIFGiveaway" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/TGIFGiveaway</a> Tracy’s Steady Beat Swords Blog Post: <a href="http://bit.ly/2KwYTmU" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2KwYTmU</a> Tracy’s Newspaper Dance Blog Post: <a href="http://bit.ly/2Kucnj8" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2Kucnj8</a> Tracy’s Pinterest Page: <a href="http://bit.ly/2OcpojG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2OcpojG</a> David’s Pinterest: <a href="http://bit.ly/2mzBkzH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2mzBkzH</a> Tracy’s TPT Store: <a href="http://bit.ly/2AIFKPa" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2AIFKPa</a> The Bulletin Board Lady Website. Tracy King on Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/2vfqVy6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2vfqVy6</a>

#035:  Back to School in the Music Room with guest Tracy King

Aileen Miracle

Back to school songs, games, tips, tricks, and more with special guest Aileen Miracle. Hear some fabulous new ideas and real talk about what it’s like to prepare to go back to school (the fun stuff and the stressful stuff too!). Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Musical Mondays: http://bit.ly/MusicalMondays Aileen’s Name Games Blog Post: http://bit.ly/2wgqaVi David’s Name Game Podcast: http://apple.co/2un9wBq Aileen’s Ice Breaker Dice Freebie: http://bit.ly/2vU8kbd Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE Teachers Book: https://amzn.to/2wbIb7e Aileen’s Pinterest Page: http://bit.ly/2MZllXG David’s Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mzBkzH Aileen’s TPT Store: http://bit.ly/2OLtS0G Mrs. Miracle’s Music Room Blog: http://bit.ly/2BnUOSD Aileen Miracle on Instagram: http://bit.ly/2PmiyJM

Back to school songs, games, tips, tricks, and more with special guest Aileen Miracle. Hear some fabulous new ideas and real talk about what it’s like to prepare to go back to school (the fun stuff and the stressful stuff too!). Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Musical Mondays: <a href="http://bit.ly/MusicalMondays" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/MusicalMondays</a> Aileen’s Name Games Blog Post: <a href="http://bit.ly/2wgqaVi" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2wgqaVi</a> David’s Name Game Podcast: <a href="http://apple.co/2un9wBq" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://apple.co/2un9wBq</a> Aileen’s Ice Breaker Dice Freebie: <a href="http://bit.ly/2vU8kbd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2vU8kbd</a> Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE Teachers Book: <a href="https://amzn.to/2wbIb7e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2wbIb7e</a> Aileen’s Pinterest Page: <a href="http://bit.ly/2MZllXG" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2MZllXG</a> David’s Pinterest: <a href="http://bit.ly/2mzBkzH" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2mzBkzH</a> Aileen’s TPT Store: <a href="http://bit.ly/2OLtS0G" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2OLtS0G</a> Mrs. Miracle’s Music Room Blog: <a href="http://bit.ly/2BnUOSD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2BnUOSD</a> Aileen Miracle on Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/2PmiyJM" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2PmiyJM</a>

#036: Back to School in the Music Room with guest Aileen Miracle

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/28/19.  This week I'll share all of my K-5 lessons, talk through some of my favorite books for Thanksgiving, and so a deep dive into my 1st grade lessons. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/28/19.  This week I'll share all of my K-5 lessons, talk through some of my favorite books for Thanksgiving, and so a deep dive into my 1st grade lessons. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/kcKerCSCNBQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap-2019-2020/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

Musical Mondays Replay #11 - Focus on First Grade and Thanksgiving Books Fall 2019

Natasha Thurmon

In this episode I get a chance to discuss everything recorder with my friend Natasha Thurmon. In this conversation we talk primarily about ways to approach teaching the recorder, some common practices, resources to consider, and more! Resources mentioned in this podcast: Music For Children CD Recordings (English): https://amzn.to/2pDMzJD Musica Poetica CD Recordings (German): http://bit.ly/2DSllU0 Recorder Resources -- Recorder Routes (Carol King): https://amzn.to/2pEcHnL Recorder Improvisation &amp; Technique Bk 1 (Isabel McNeill Carley) : https://amzn.to/2DSlPJO Music for Children Vol. 1 (Orff &amp; Keetman): https://amzn.to/2GavH3o American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: www.AOSA.org

In this episode I get a chance to discuss everything recorder with my friend Natasha Thurmon. In this conversation we talk primarily about ways to approach teaching the recorder, some common practices, resources to consider, and more! Resources mentioned in this podcast: Music For Children CD Recordings (English): <a href="https://amzn.to/2pDMzJD" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2pDMzJD</a> Musica Poetica CD Recordings (German): <a href="http://bit.ly/2DSllU0" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2DSllU0</a> Recorder Resources -- Recorder Routes (Carol King): <a href="https://amzn.to/2pEcHnL" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2pEcHnL</a> Recorder Improvisation &amp; Technique Bk 1 (Isabel McNeill Carley) : <a href="https://amzn.to/2DSlPJO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2DSlPJO</a> Music for Children Vol. 1 (Orff &amp; Keetman): <a href="https://amzn.to/2GavH3o" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2GavH3o</a> American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: <a href="http://www.AOSA.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.AOSA.org</a>

#026: Orff Schulwerk & Recorder with guest Natasha Thurmon

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/11/19.This week is all about Thanksgiving! From the little gobblers to the big 5th grade turkeys, you'll see some lessons that you can use or adapt for your kiddos (and even a sub lesson or two)! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/11/19.This week is all about Thanksgiving! From the little gobblers to the big 5th grade turkeys, you'll see some lessons that you can use or adapt for your kiddos (and even a sub lesson or two)! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/ej7vTmGKYnA" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap-2019-2020/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

Musical Mondays Replay #13 - Focus on Thanksgiving Lessons and Nutcracker Books Fall 2019

Laura Bercaw Petersen

In this episode I’m talking with Laura Bercaw Petersen about Orff Schulwerk. In our conversation we talk primarily about how movement and dance function as a part of the Orff approach and ways that you can incorporate movement into your lessons. Resources mentioned in the podcast:  General Orff Schulwerk Books -- The Schulwerk (Orff): https://amzn.to/2GG2PEJ Elementaria (Keetman): https://amzn.to/2IBW4QE Discovering Orff (Frazee): https://amzn.to/2GL3alt Exploring Orff (Steen): https://amzn.to/2H3T9mO Play, Sing &amp; Dance: An Introduction to Orff Schulwerk (Goodkin): https://amzn.to/2IDC2pd Movement Books -- Creative Dance For All Ages (Gilbert): https://amzn.to/2GHTEDP New England Dance Masters Search: http://bit.ly/2HmIIsk Shenanigans Resources Search: http://bit.ly/2JtPwop Lesson Plans for Creative Dance (Carline): https://amzn.to/2ICuxyE Teaching Movement &amp; Dance (Weikart): https://amzn.to/2GIZGQk American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: http://AOSA.org

In this episode I’m talking with Laura Bercaw Petersen about Orff Schulwerk. In our conversation we talk primarily about how movement and dance function as a part of the Orff approach and ways that you can incorporate movement into your lessons. Resources mentioned in the podcast:  General Orff Schulwerk Books -- The Schulwerk (Orff): <a href="https://amzn.to/2GG2PEJ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2GG2PEJ</a> Elementaria (Keetman): <a href="https://amzn.to/2IBW4QE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2IBW4QE</a> Discovering Orff (Frazee): <a href="https://amzn.to/2GL3alt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2GL3alt</a> Exploring Orff (Steen): <a href="https://amzn.to/2H3T9mO" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2H3T9mO</a> Play, Sing &amp; Dance: An Introduction to Orff Schulwerk (Goodkin): <a href="https://amzn.to/2IDC2pd" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2IDC2pd</a> Movement Books -- Creative Dance For All Ages (Gilbert): <a href="https://amzn.to/2GHTEDP" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2GHTEDP</a> New England Dance Masters Search: <a href="http://bit.ly/2HmIIsk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2HmIIsk</a> Shenanigans Resources Search: <a href="http://bit.ly/2JtPwop" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2JtPwop</a> Lesson Plans for Creative Dance (Carline): <a href="https://amzn.to/2ICuxyE" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2ICuxyE</a> Teaching Movement &amp; Dance (Weikart): <a href="https://amzn.to/2GIZGQk" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://amzn.to/2GIZGQk</a> American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: <a href="http://AOSA.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://AOSA.org</a>

#029: Orff Schulwerk & Movement with guest Laura Bercaw Petersen

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/5/19.  This week I’ll start by sharing a little about Back to School in the music room – all grades K through 5 and will give you some ideas about what to focus on leading up to the first day of school, first day/rotation lessons, and follow up for the week/rotation after.If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/5/19.  This week I’ll start by sharing a little about Back to School in the music room – all grades K through 5 and will give you some ideas about what to focus on leading up to the first day of school, first day/rotation lessons, and follow up for the week/rotation after.If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/aovTitznOnw" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap-2019-2020/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

Musical Mondays Replay #1 - Back to School Focus Fall 2019

Josh Southard

In this episode I’m talking with Josh Southard about the world of Orff Schulwerk and the instruments often used in Orff classrooms. We talk about how to get kids started on the instruments, pitched percussion exploration, instrument tips and tricks, how many/what kind of instruments to purchase, some instrument care ideas, and lots more! Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Teaching With Orff: http://bit.ly/2pVegxK Instrument Repair Hospital with Lissa Ray: http://bit.ly/2uzSNPX Smoky Row Elementary Music Website: http://www.smokyrowmusicroom.org/ American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: http://AOSA.org

In this episode I’m talking with Josh Southard about the world of Orff Schulwerk and the instruments often used in Orff classrooms. We talk about how to get kids started on the instruments, pitched percussion exploration, instrument tips and tricks, how many/what kind of instruments to purchase, some instrument care ideas, and lots more! Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Teaching With Orff: <a href="http://bit.ly/2pVegxK" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2pVegxK</a> Instrument Repair Hospital with Lissa Ray: <a href="http://bit.ly/2uzSNPX" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2uzSNPX</a> Smoky Row Elementary Music Website: <a href="http://www.smokyrowmusicroom.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.smokyrowmusicroom.org/</a> American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: <a href="http://AOSA.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://AOSA.org</a>

#027: Orff Schulwerk & Pitched Percussion with guest Josh Southard

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/22/19. This week I'm sharing all my K-5 lessons for the week and we’ll dive into my Second grade lesson with Oliver Twist, Gerald the Giraffe, and this Old Man I know who plays crazy rhythms with his sticks all over town! After watching the video please take 3 minutes to complete this quick survey: http://bit.ly/2ZtNRHt If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/22/19. This week I'm sharing all my K-5 lessons for the week and we’ll dive into my Second grade lesson with Oliver Twist, Gerald the Giraffe, and this Old Man I know who plays crazy rhythms with his sticks all over town! After watching the video please take 3 minutes to complete this quick survey: <a href="http://bit.ly/2ZtNRHt" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2ZtNRHt</a> If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/iCIKu5-KhL8" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

Musical Mondays Replay #15 - 2nd Grade Focus

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/12/19. This week I’ll share all my K-5 music lessons for the week and I will go through some of my back to school plans, tips, and tricks.   If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/12/19. This week I’ll share all my K-5 music lessons for the week and I will go through some of my back to school plans, tips, and tricks.   If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/abIaZO23AYs" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap-2019-2020/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

Musical Mondays Replay #2 - Back to School Tips, Tricks, and Lessons Fall 2019

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/21/19. This week I'll share from my 5th grade lessons and talk through some Orff instrument procedures that you an use for any grade! You'll also see one of my square dance tricks and learn a few more uses for your yarn ball! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/21/19. This week I'll share from my 5th grade lessons and talk through some Orff instrument procedures that you an use for any grade! You'll also see one of my square dance tricks and learn a few more uses for your yarn ball! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/7eD6EhALFJo" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap-2019-2020/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

Musical Mondays Replay #10 - Focus on Fifth Grade and Orff Instrument Procedures Fall 2019

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/4/19. This week I'll share all of my K-5 lessons, talk through some of my favorite books for Christmas, and so a deep dive into my Kindergarten lessons. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/4/19. This week I'll share all of my K-5 lessons, talk through some of my favorite books for Christmas, and so a deep dive into my Kindergarten lessons. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/SkoedLQM6MM" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap-2019-2020/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

Musical Mondays Replay #12 - Focus on Kindergarten and Christmas Books Fall 2019

Sweetly Sings the Donkey is one of my all-time favorite folk songs. Tune in to get lesson ideas about this fun folk song from the barnyard and hear about how I use it to connect with Westward Expansion, farm chores, and rounds/canons. I’ll also be talking about one of my favorite emergency backup YouTube channels from the band Ok Go! Don’t forget to let me know the topics/songs/ideas you’d like to hear about in future podcast episodes. You can email me at MakeMomentsMatter@gmail.com, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or send me a voice message at (402) 629-0808 (should go straight to VoiceMail). Resources mentioned in the podcast: Sweetly Sings the Donkey: http://bit.ly/2IAGo0C Favorite Folk Song Barnyard Bundle http://bit.ly/2IYiOyo Ok Go YouTube Page: http://bit.ly/2wWZmgy My Facebook Page: bit.ly/2kliYEv My Instagram: http://bit.ly/2lLe6Wy

Sweetly Sings the Donkey is one of my all-time favorite folk songs. Tune in to get lesson ideas about this fun folk song from the barnyard and hear about how I use it to connect with Westward Expansion, farm chores, and rounds/canons. I’ll also be talking about one of my favorite emergency backup YouTube channels from the band Ok Go! Don’t forget to let me know the topics/songs/ideas you’d like to hear about in future podcast episodes. You can email me at MakeMomentsMatter@gmail.com, leave a review on Apple Podcasts, or send me a voice message at (402) 629-0808 (should go straight to VoiceMail). Resources mentioned in the podcast: Sweetly Sings the Donkey: <a href="http://bit.ly/2IAGo0C" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2IAGo0C</a> Favorite Folk Song Barnyard Bundle <a href="http://bit.ly/2IYiOyo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2IYiOyo</a> Ok Go YouTube Page: <a href="http://bit.ly/2wWZmgy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2wWZmgy</a> My Facebook Page: <a href="http://bit.ly/2kliYEv" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">bit.ly/2kliYEv</a> My Instagram: <a href="http://bit.ly/2lLe6Wy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/2lLe6Wy</a>

#033:  Sweetly Sings the Donkey

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/18/19. This week I’ll share some of my favorite tips and ideas for learning centers, including thoughts about assigning students to groups, rotation tips and tricks, time spent at each station, how to use and reuse materials, and storage! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/18/19. This week I’ll share some of my favorite tips and ideas for learning centers, including thoughts about assigning students to groups, rotation tips and tricks, time spent at each station, how to use and reuse materials, and storage! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/7TI2D00LgjE" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

Musical Mondays Replay #6 - Learning Centers Focus

Open Shut Them is a classic fingerplay song for Kindergarten and 1st grade.  It gives you a chance to talk about behavior and staying in control of your hands all while you teach a really catchy song. Fingerplays are short poems or rhymes that require the singer to use their hands and fingers to help act out the story. In the next few episodes I’ll be sharing some of my favorite fingerplays along with the process that I use to teach them! Resources mentioned in the podcast:  Musical Mondays LIVE Videos, Live Video with Book Recommendations, David’s Facebook Page, David's Instagram, Wendell the Narwhal Book, Amazon Page with David's Favorite Books, LIVE Video with Fingerplays, David's Blog page.

Open Shut Them is a classic fingerplay song for Kindergarten and 1st grade.  It gives you a chance to talk about behavior and staying in control of your hands all while you teach a really catchy song. Fingerplays are short poems or rhymes that require the singer to use their hands and fingers to help act out the story. In the next few episodes I’ll be sharing some of my favorite fingerplays along with the process that I use to teach them! Resources mentioned in the podcast:  <a href="http://bit.ly/MusicalMondays" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Musical Mondays LIVE Videos, </a><a href="http://bit.ly/MusicalMonday7" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Live Video with Book Recommendations</a>, <a href="bit.ly/2kliYEv" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">David’s Facebook Page,</a> <a href="http://bit.ly/DavidRowIG%20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">David's Instagram</a>, <a href="https://amzn.to/2xBhIAy" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Wendell the Narwhal Book</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/DavidsBooks" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Amazon Page with David's Favorite Books</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/FingerplayVid%20" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">LIVE Video with Fingerplays</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/DavidRowMMM" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">David's Blog page.</a>

#038: Fingerplays - Open Shut Them

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/6/20. This week I’ll be sharing all my K-5 lessons for the week, show off some new toys and resources, and talk a little bit about how I plan for concerts.  If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/6/20. This week I’ll be sharing all my K-5 lessons for the week, show off some new toys and resources, and talk a little bit about how I plan for concerts.  If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/cYxP_NOITtQ" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap-2019-2020/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

Musical Mondays Replay #1 - Focus on Concert Planning and Composers Spring 2020

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/13/20. This week I'll be sharing about my 2nd grade lessons, tech tools for the music room, and some of my favorite books for Black History Month. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/13/20. This week I'll be sharing about my 2nd grade lessons, tech tools for the music room, and some of my favorite books for Black History Month. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/ZvqHxoCb22U" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap-2019-2020/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

Musical Mondays Replay #2 - Focus on Second Grade and Black History Month Books

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/2/19.This week I’ll share all my K-5 music lessons for the week and then I’ll do a deep dive into my first grade lessons.  If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.  Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/2/19.This week I’ll share all my K-5 music lessons for the week and then I’ll do a deep dive into my first grade lessons.  If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students.  I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids.  This podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself <a href="https://youtu.be/dYU0bpgtBJ0" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube. </a> <a href="https://makemomentsmatter.org/video/musical-mondays-recap-2019-2020/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to see the Musical Mondays LIVE recap page where I share links to resources and ideas mentioned in the video.</a>

Musical Mondays Replay #4 - Focus on First Grade Fall 2019

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