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Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast

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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: www.MakeMomentsMatter.org

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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: www.MakeMomentsMatter.org

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English


Episodes
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End of Semester Q&A Fall 2024

11/25/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/25/24. This week I talked through many of your questions about teaching elementary music. 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

Duration:00:33:34

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Dancing the Tinikling Book

11/18/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/18/24. This week I shared a new book about Tinikling and some resources you might use with it. 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

Duration:00:20:53

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Fall Food-Themed Rhythms for Small Groups and Centers

11/11/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/11/24. This week I shared about using a fall food themed rhythm center in a new way! 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

Duration:00:24:21

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Finding My Dance - Books for Native American Heritage Month

11/4/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/4/24. This week I shared some books that I'll be using for Native American Heritage 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

Duration:00:23:25

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Vocal Exploration with Kinders Three Ways - Song, Movement, and A Book!

10/28/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/28/24. This week I shared about how I do vocal exploration three ways with my kindergarteners. 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

Duration:00:30:32

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Old Woman Skin and Bone - Song and Instrument Process

10/21/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/21/24. This week I shared my process for teaching "Old Woman Skin and Bone." 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

Duration:00:29:14

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Teaching Lullaby with Two Books

10/14/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/14/24. This week I shared two books I use to teach lullaby and talk about how dynamics and tone change song meaning. 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

Duration:00:25:18

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Eyeball Finger Puppets and Vocal Exploration

10/7/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/7/24. This week I shared a few lessons for vocal exploration with primary grades including eyeball finger puppets! 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.

Duration:00:20:50

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SeeSaw in the Music Room - How to Connect with families!

9/30/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/30/24. This week I shared about how I use SeeSaw in my classroom to communicate with parents and share what's going on in my classroom. There were some technical issues with Facebook - I tried to edit those out of the podcast but I'm sure I missed some! :D 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.

Duration:00:20:16

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Parent Teacher Conference Ideas - How to connect with families!

9/23/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/23/24. This week I shared about what I've done in the past to connect with parents and families on conference days. 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.

Duration:00:25:52

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Miss Mary Mack - Teaching Process, Resources, and More!

9/16/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/16/24. This week I shared about how I'm teaching the song and hand clapping game for Miss Mary Mack. 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.

Duration:00:24:48

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How Do You Dance? - Book to Help Kids Feel More Comfortable Dancing

9/9/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/9/24. This week I shared about the book "How Do You Dance?" and how I scaffold in a group dance party 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.

Duration:00:24:27

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Books for Movement Exploration in Primary Grades

9/2/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/2/24. This week I shared about two books that you can use for movement exploration in primary 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.

Duration:00:30:25

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Lines that Wiggle - Pathways and Movement Exploration

8/26/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/26/24. This week I shared about the book "Lines that Wiggle" and how I use it to encourage movement with pathways. 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.

Duration:00:31:56

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Musical Mondays are Back! Circle Round the Zero and New Resources!

8/19/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/19/24. This week I shared about new Book Companion resources to use with subs and the song Circle Round the Zero. 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.

Duration:00:28:58

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End of Semester Q&A Spring 2024

4/22/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/22/24. This week I talked through many of your questions about teaching elementary music. 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.

Duration:00:28:21

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Recorder - Decoding Written Notation with Kids

4/15/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/15/24. This week I shared about how I help students decode a piece and look for patterns, similarities, and clues in written music. 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.

Duration:00:32:42

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Animals Gone Wild - Primary Grade Concert Recap

4/8/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/8/24. This week I shared about my recent first grade concert called "Animals Gone Wild!" 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.

Duration:00:35:08

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Singing Voice and sol-mi Practice with Primary Grades

4/1/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/1/24. This week I shared three different ways to practice and reinforce singing voice and the sol-mi interval with primary 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.

Duration:00:31:12

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Recorder Poly Spots and Jigsaw Melodies Resource

3/25/2024
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/25/24. This week I shared two different activities for recorder including poly spot matching and movement and Jigsaw Melodies. 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.

Duration:00:29:13