Synopsis
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, any other techniques that will help you teach music better! Find more information and ideas on my blog: www.MakeMomentsMatter.org
Episodes
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Focus on December Lessons and Resources - Fall 2021
23/11/2021 Duration: 01h12sThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/22/21. This week I shared some of my favorite resources and lessons for December. 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.
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Focus on K-2 Thanksgiving Lessons - Fall 2021
16/11/2021 Duration: 59minThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/15/21. This week I shared some of my favorite books for December as well as some K-2 lessons for Thanksgiving. 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.
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Focus on Orff Instrument Improvisation 2 - Fall 2021
09/11/2021 Duration: 58minThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/8/21. This week I shared some of my favorite lessons that incorporate improvisation on the Orff Instruments. 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.
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Focus on Orff Instrument Improvisation - Fall 2021
02/11/2021 Duration: 57minThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/1/21. This week I shared some of my favorite lessons that incorporate improvisation on the Orff Instruments. 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.
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Focus on K-2 Lessons - Fall 2021
26/10/2021 Duration: 01h03sThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/25/21. This week I shared some of my favorite lessons that I haven’t been able to really talk about in the last weeks. 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.
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Focus on K-5 Lessons - Fall 2021
19/10/2021 Duration: 59minThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/18/21. This week I shared some of my favorite lessons that I haven’t been able to really talk about in the last weeks. I’m “catching up” and going more in-depth on some fabulous lesson for multiple grades and sharing what’s worked and what hasn’t. 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 mention
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Focus on First Grade - Fall 2021
12/10/2021 Duration: 59minThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/11/21. This week I shared my K-5 lesson plans for week eight with a focus first grade. I also shared some of my favorite books with indigenous characters/about indigenous people. 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.
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Focus on Concert Prep and K-5 Lessons - Fall 2021
05/10/2021 Duration: 01h04sThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/4/21. This week I shared my K-5 lesson plans for week seven with a focus on concert prep with multiple grades. 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.
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Focus on 3rd Grade Lessons - Fall 2021
28/09/2021 Duration: 58minThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/27/21. This week I shared my K-5 lesson plans for week six with a focus on third grade and melodic dictation. 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.
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Focus on K-2 Lessons - Fall 2021
21/09/2021 Duration: 01h01minThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/20/21. This week I shared my K-2 lesson plans for week five with a focus on lesson adaptation and tech integration. 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.
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Focus on 1st Grade Lessons - Fall 2021
14/09/2021 Duration: 59minThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/13/21. This week I talked about some of my new favorite books and shared my K-5 lesson plans for week three with a focus on 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.
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Focus on 5th Grade Lessons - Fall 2021
07/09/2021 Duration: 01h01minThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/6/21. This week I talked about some of my new favorite books and shared my K-5 lesson plans for week two with a focus on 5th 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.
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Focus on Back to School Lessons Focus on Grades 3-5 - Fall 2021
31/08/2021 Duration: 01h38sThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/30/21. This week is all about A NEW year of learning and sharing ideas. Lots to explore and talk about. Lesson ideas, books, resources, setting up procedures and my K-5 lessons for the week with a focus on older grades: 3-5. 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.
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Focus on Back to School Lessons and Tech Week 1 - Fall 2021
24/08/2021 Duration: 01h36sThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/23/21. This week is all about A NEW year of learning and sharing ideas. Lots to explore and talk about. Lesson ideas, books, resources, setting up procedures and my K-5 lessons for the week! 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.
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End of Year Lessons and Q&A Week 15 - Spring 2021
04/05/2021 Duration: 58minThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/26/21. This week I shared my lesson ideas for the end of the school year with a focus on keeping kids active and engaged. Please take this short survey to let me know what you think about these Musical Mondays Videos: https://bit.ly/3h05QQY 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 th
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Focus on End of Year Lessons Week 14 - Spring 2021
27/04/2021 Duration: 58minThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/26/21. This week I shared my lesson ideas for the end of the school year with a focus on keeping kids active and engaged. 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.
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Focus on Orff Instruments and Lower Grades Week 13 - Spring 2021
20/04/2021 Duration: 01h47sThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/19/21. This week I shared my lesson ideas for lower grades with a focus on Orff Instrument borduns and instrument exploration. 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.
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Focus on Orff Instruments and Upper Grades Week 12 - Spring 2021
13/04/2021 Duration: 01h04minThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/12/21. This week I shared my lesson ideas for upper grades with a focus on Orff Instruments and song options. 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.
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Focus on Kindergarten Week 11 - Spring 2021
06/04/2021 Duration: 01h55sThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/5/21. This week I shared my lesson ideas for Kindergarten with a focus books, steady beat, and instrument exploration. 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.
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Focus on Second Grade and Sharing with Parents Week 10 - Spring 2021
30/03/2021 Duration: 01h43sThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/29/21. This week I shared my ideas for taking regular lessons and sharing with parents through a “concert” video. I also shared all my lessons for second 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.