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This week I shared my lesson plans for 5th Grade with a focus on featured musicians and instrument families. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Resources I used in the video tonight:
The Instrument Families Resource Bundle
All my Interactive Games – Dragon’s Gems, Emojis, etc.
Musician Profile Bulletin Board Sets – July is FREE
Valentine’s Day Games and Resources
This week I shared my lesson plans for 5th Grade with a focus on music in film and 3rd grade with a focus on the treble clef. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Resources I used in the video tonight:
The Instrument Families Resource Bundle
All my Interactive Games – Dragon’s Gems, Emojis, etc.
Books for Black History Month
“Just Ask” book by Sonia Sotomayor
Video about Music in Film
Trailer of Star Wars without Music
Treble Clef Games for iPad, Chromebook, or Online Learning
– Fish or Ocean Theme
– Space Theme
This week I shared my lesson ideas for K-2 with a focus on how to get kids up and moving during lessons. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Resources I used in the video tonight:
**Body Percussion BUNDLE!**
All my Interactive Games – Dragon’s Gems, Emojis, etc.
Books for Black History Month
Colorful Plastic Links 200pcs for $8
Statue Cards from Artie Almeida
ALL My Movement Book Suggestions
This week I shared my lesson ideas for K-2 with a focus on how to get kids up and moving during lessons. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Resources I used in the video tonight:
*Everything Valentine’s Day Bundle*
**Body Percussion BUNDLE!**
All my Interactive Games – Dragon’s Gems, Emojis, etc.
Books for Black History Month
Books for “Old Lady Who…” and Variations
ALL My Movement Book Suggestions
This week I shared my lesson ideas for K-2 with a focus on how to get kids up and moving during lessons. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Resources I used in the video tonight:
All my Interactive Games – Dragon’s Gems, Emojis, etc.
Instrument Coloring Pages — OR — Animals with Instruments Color Pages
List of DVDs You might use as a Sub Backup
Amazon Lists – Multiple Options for Books
EGBDF Stories Bundle
All my Favorite Folk Song Sets
Note Neighborhood Worksheets Pack
Books Highlighted Tonight:
The Dance of the Violin by Kathy Stinson and Dusan Petricic
Twinkle Twinkle, Little Star by Iza Trapani
The Music in George’s Head by Suzanne Slade
Find all the rest of my favorte books and resources here!
This week I shared my lesson ideas for 4th Grade with a focus improvisation, ostinato, and GarageBand. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Everything St. Patrick’s Day Resource Bundle
NEW Interactive Game for Treble Clef Notes
Resources I used in the video tonight:
EGBDF The Musical Yak Book Amazon by Katie Terrell Ramos OR get a signed copy from Katie’s Website
Jingle Dancer by Cynthia Smith
Body Percussion Resource Bundle
Kaboom Percussion Cup Game Video Excellent & Their Blooper Reel
Turn the Glasses Over Favorite Folk Song Set to use with the Cup Routine
This week I shared my lesson ideas for rhythm reading/dictation with scaffolding as well as a few bulletin boards you might want to try out and tech tools to make your life easier. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Everything St. Patrick’s Day Resource Bundle
NEW Interactive Game for Treble Clef Notes
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Tech Tools Idea List on Amazon
Book Ideas List for Women’s History Month in the Music Room
Women of the Week Blog Post – Bulletin Board Idea
Bulletin Boards for Advocacy
This week I shared my new sub plans and ideas about how to spice up your lesson plans for Kindergarten. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Everything St. Patrick’s Day Resource Bundle
NEW Interactive Game for Treble Clef Notes
Resources I used in the video tonight:
New “Book Companion” Substitute Teacher Resources
Luminote Drum Shaker – Red, Blue, Green, or Yellow
“Tabby” the Copycat puppet
The Rice in the Pot Book by Wendy Wan-Long Shang Ill. Lorian Tu
The Scholastic Teacher Store
All other Books and Resource Recommendations
This week I shared my ideas for integrating instrument recognition into intermediate grades and lessons for second grade. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Everything St. Patrick’s Day Resource Bundle
NEW Interactive Game for Treble Clef Notes
Resources I used in the video tonight:
The Instrument Families Resource Bundle
Parachutes, Ribbons, and Scarves, Oh My! By Artie Almeida
Note Neighborhood Single Eighth Notes AND Full Bundle
Blog Post about Rhythm Syllable Systems to Use and Why
Freedom Soup Book by Tami Charles
New “Book Companion” Substitute Teacher Resources
This week I shared my ideas for taking regular lessons and sharing with parents through a video. I also shared all my lessons for second grade. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Everything Easter Resource Bundle
NEW Interactive Game for Treble Clef Notes
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Body Percussion Resource Bundle
“Humpty Dumpty” Plush EggNote Neighborhood Barline AND Full Bundle
Interactive Games – Easter Theme
New “Book Companion” Substitute Teacher Resources
Faeries & Giants Blog Post
Faeries & Giants Free Visual
Video about the Process Teaching “Jack Be Nimble”
This week I shared my lesson ideas for Kindergarten with a focus books, steady beat, and instrument exploration. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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NEW Interactive Game for Treble Clef Notes
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Books for Jazz History Month
Legends of Jazz Bulletin Board
My Only Offer (Music Video) by Mates of State for Steady Beat
All my favorite Puppets
“Drakers” from West Music
Mary Had a Little Glam Book
Maria had a Little Llama Book
Say Zoop Book
Coat of Many Colors Book
A Hunting We Will Go Book
Coat of Many Colors Dolly Parton Read Aloud Video
Maria Had A Little Llama Book Author Aloud Video
This week I shared my lesson ideas for upper grades with a focus on Orff Instruments and song options. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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NEW Interactive Game for Treble Clef Notes
Resources I used in the video tonight:
I Sang You Down from the Stars Book
We Sang You Home Book
Book – Discovering Orff
Book – Exploring Orff
LIST of Teacher Books
Firikyiwa – African Bell Instrument
Turtle Finger Puppet
Simple Simon – What is Orff? Video
Rob Amchin Teaching Video – Simple Simon Process
Music For Children Recording
Musica Poetica Recording
This week I shared my lesson ideas for lower grades with a focus on Orff Instruments and exploration. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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NEW Interactive Game for Treble Clef Notes
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Room Decor Bundles for Orff Classrooms
Cori Bloom’s Amusement Park I
This week I shared my lesson ideas for the end of the school year with a focus on keeping kids active and engaged. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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NEW Interactive Game for Treble Clef Notes
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Spotlight on the Instruments Resource Bundle
Ok Go Music Video – The One Moment
Chrome Music Lab
Interactive Games with Musical Vocabulary/Symbols
This week I shared my lesson ideas for the end of the school year and tried to answer all the questions you threw at me! 😀 You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Resources I used in the video tonight:
Ok Go Music Video – The One Moment
Chrome Music Lab
Melba Liston Plays Trombone Video
Circo de Trombones Video
Star Wars Trombone Video
This week I shared several K-5 lessons and talked about lesson planning in COVID-19. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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New Resources I’m Trying Out!
Book list for Back to School
Tech and Extras for teaching distance learning
Books to Use in Music Class – General
YouTube Video of Author Brandon Stosuy reading his book “Music Is…”
Name Pronunciations by Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow from the Book “Your Name is a Song”
Interactive Music Games from TPT
All Interactive Games
Rhythm Focused Interactive Games
Treble Clef Interactive Games
Interactive Games FREE Demos
This week I shared several K-5 lessons and talked about lesson planning in COVID-19. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Books for Back to School
Chewie Louie by Howie Schneider
Plants Can’t Sit Still by Rebecca E. Hirsch
The Dance of the Violin by Kathy Stinson
Book list for Back to School
Books to Use in Music Class – General
Interactive Music Games from TPT
All Interactive Games
Food Inspired Interactive Game – Grandma’s Table
Rhythm Focused Interactive Games
Treble Clef Interactive Games
Interactive Games FREE Demos
Food Themed Folk Song Sets
Aiken Drum
Mrs. Murphy’s Chowder
Oats, Peas, Beans, and Barley Grow
This week I shared several K-5 lessons and talked about lesson planning in COVID-19. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Kindergarten Lesson Inspired by Trains
Freight Train Book
Tune Train App for iPads – FREE
Dan the Taxi Man Book
Other resources from this week:
Music Dots – Solfege, Body Percussion, and More
Swing Arm Phone Holder – Makeshift Document Camera
Boogie Monster Book
Stretch Book
This week I shared several K-5 lessons and talked about lesson planning in COVID-19. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Lesson Resources
Aiken Drum Folk Song Set
Frontier Bundle of Folk Songs
Tutorial videos to help with Tech:
Getting Started with Flipgrid
Getting Started with Nearpod
Integrating my Interactive Games into Seesaw
Integrating my Interactive Games into Google Classroom
Video about Screen Recording on a Mac with QuickTime
Video about Screen Recording on a PC using Xbox Game Bar
Video about Screen Recording on a PC using VLC Player
Video about Screen Recording on a PC using PowerPoint
Tech and other extras:
Tech for Digital Learning Amazon List
Swing Arm Phone Holder – Makeshift Document Camera
Clip in Microphone for iPhone or iPad
Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad, phone, laptop, or anything else.
This week I shared lots of tech tips and ideas about adapting lessons for the world of teaching during COVID-19. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Resources I used in the video tonight:
Vocal Exploration – Ocean Edition FREE
Favorite Folk Song – Sweetly Sings the Donkey
All my Interactive Games – Dragon’s Gems, Emojis, etc.
Musician Profile Bulletin Board Sets – July is FREE
Tech and other extras:
Tech for Digital Learning Amazon List
Swing Arm Phone Holder – Makeshift Document Camera
Clip in Microphone for iPhone or iPad
Bluetooth Keyboard for iPad, phone, laptop, or anything else.
This week I shared some of my favorite books for Latinx Heritage Month and my lesson plans for 2nd Grade. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Books for Latinx Heritage Month
The full list of books on Amazon
My name is Celia by Monica Brown
Tito Puente Mambo King by Monica Brown
The Best Mariachi in the World by J.D. Smith
Dancing Hands by Margarita Engle
Resources I used for my Second Grade Lesson – In Person
Aiken Drum Favorite Folk Song Kit
Tabby the Cat Puppet for Copy Cat
Bjork – It’s Oh SO Quiet Video
Note Neighborhood Resources
Resources I used for my Second Grade Lesson – Remote/Online
Who’s in the Lift Video Series
She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain Read/Sing Aloud
Vocal Exploration – Farm Theme
Favorite Folk Song – Sweetly Sings the Donkey
George Meets the Orchestra Video
This week I shared some of my favorite books for Latinx Heritage Month and my lesson plans for 1st Grade. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Books for Latinx Heritage Month
The full list of books on Amazon
The Life of Selena by Patty Rodriguez
Maria Had a Little Llama by Angela Dominguez
Danza! by Duncan Tonatiuh
Lola’s Fandango by Anna Witte
Miguel and the Grand Harmony by Matt de la Peña
Resources I used for my First Grade Lesson – In Person
Little Rabbit Foo Foo Video
Tabby the Cat Puppet for Copy Cat
Bee Bee Bumblebee Clip Art – FREE
Jean Jean Ice Cream Clip Art – $2
Jean Jean Dressed in Green Lesson Outline on Beths Notes
Music Is… Book by Brandon Stosuy
Beep Beep Vroom Vroom Book by Stuart Murphy
Resources I used for my Second Grade Lesson – Remote/Online
Peanut Butter and Cupcake by Terry Border
Peanut Butter and Jelly Sing Along Files for Critical Thinking
Skippy the Squirrel Puppet
Vocal Exploration – Dinosaur Theme
Dinosaur Roar Book by Henrietta Strickland
Wendell the Narwhal Book by Emily Dove
Wendell the Narwhal Puppet
What does a Conductor do? video from MPR
This week I shared lesson ideas for upper grades: third, fourth, and fifth. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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All my Halloween Resources in one Bundle!
A few extras from today!
Books for Latinx Heritage Month
The Best Mariachi in the World Book by J.D. Smith Ill. Dani Jones.
My new favorite clicker.
All the other tech I use or recommend.
Resources I used for my Upper Grades Lesson
Folk Songs:
The Big Corral
Goodbye Old Paint
Old Chisholm Trail
The Erie Canal
Rattlin’ Bog
I’ve Been to Harlem
Musician Profiles from my Musician and Composer of the Month Sets:
Charlie Parker
Gloria Estefan
Itzach Pearlman
There are many others. These are the ones I highlighted in this rotation.
This week I shared lesson ideas for substitute teacher lessons to be used during COVID-19. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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All my Halloween Resources in one Bundle!
Resources I used for my Substitute Lessons:
Substitute Teacher Ideas:
FREE Substitute Teacher Report
Instrument Coloring Pages — OR — Animals with Instruments Color Pages
List of DVDs You might use as a Sub Backup
Amazon Lists – Multiple Options for Books
EGBDF Stories Bundle
Note Neighborhood Worksheets Pack
Books Highlighted Tonight:
Say HEllo! by Rachel Isadora
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Turkey by Lucille Colandro
Every Little Thing adapted by Cedella Marley
Companion Video – Three Little Birds Hawiian Rendition
Maria Tallchief: The First Native American Ballerina by Baby Professor
Find all the rest of my favorte books and resources here!
This week I shared some new books I’ve found and my lesson plans for Kindergarten. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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All my Halloween Resources in one Bundle!
Books and Links:
Simonie and the Dance Contest
Short Video with Jigging Demonstration – Red River Jig
Documentary Video about Jigging in Northern Canada PREVIEW before showing students – video does talk about suicide
Tallchief: America’s Prima Ballerina
Maria Tallchief: The First Native American Ballerina by Baby Professor
The Bat Boy and His Violin
Old Mikamba Had a Farm
Find all the rest of my favorte books and resources here!
This week I shared some new books I’ve found and my lesson plans for Third Grade. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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All my Halloween Resources in one Bundle!
Books and Links:
“Young Warriors” Books by Violet Duncan
Video of Tony Duncan Dancing at World Championship Hoop Dance Contest 2019
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Resources from my Third Grade Lessons:
Note Neighborhood Files – All Stories
Los Machetes Dance Lesson Idea from Sally Utley
Tune Train App for Melodic Contour
Over the River And Through the Wood (And Other Thanksgiving Books)
Rhythm Cards – Thanksgiving Food Theme
This week I shared books and lesson ideas for Thanksgiving. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Bulletin Boards for Thanksgiving
The Rhythm of Life Bulletin Board
Give Thanks for Music – Interactive Bulletin Board
Books and Links:
Run Turkey Run by Diane Mayr
The 12 Days of Thanksgiving by Jenna Lettice
Twas the Night Before Thanksgiving by Dav Pilkey
Over the River and Through the Wood (Original) by Emma Randall
Over the River and Through the Wood (Turkey) by Derek Anderson
Over the River and Through the Wood (Family Adventure) by Linda Ashman
Find all the rest of my favorte Thanksgiving books and resources here!
Resources to Supplement
Rhythm Sort – Fall Food Festival
Find the Lost Pies – Instrument Edition
Find the Lost Pies – Symbols and Vocabulary Edition
Over the River and Through the Wood – Favorite Folk Song
This week I shared books and lesson ideas for Pitched Percussion Exploration especially with Second Grade. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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All my Thanksgiving Resources in ONE Bundle!
Books and Links:
Video about How to Create Covers for Xylophones
My America The Beautiful by Katie Melrose
10 Fat Turkeys by Tony Johnston
Find all the rest of my favorte Thanksgiving books and resources here!
Resources to Supplement
Mallet Madness by Artie Almeida
Turtle Finger Puppet for mallet demonstration
Turtle Big Puppet for mallet demonstration
This week I shared books and lesson ideas for fourth grade. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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All my Thanksgiving Resources in ONE Bundle!
Books and Links:
Musical Biography Book FULL List
Dolly Parton – Coat of Many Colors Book
Tito Puente – Mambo King Book
Beyonce – Shine Your Light Book
John Coltrane – Before John Was a Jazz Giant
Teresa Carreño – Dancing Hands Book
Resources to Supplement
“Rockin All Year” Musician Profiles Bulletin Boards
Drum City – Book
Drum Dream Girl – Book
Note Neighborhood – All Resources
Interactive Games – Thanksgiving
This week I shared books and lesson ideas for Christmas and December. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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All my Christmas Resources in ONE Bundle!
Bulletin Board Ideas:
25 Clues – 25 Carols – Guess the Carol BBoard
Sounds of the Season – Rhythm Bulletin Board
Celebrate Caroling BBoard
“Rockin All Year” Musician Profiles Bulletin Boards
Note Neighborhood – All Resources
Books and Links:
Twas Nochebuena by Roseanne Greenfield Thong
The Tomten by Astrid Lindgren
The Hanukkah Hop by Erica Silverman
All Winter Holiday Books
Nutcracker Books, DVDs, and Resources
Nutcracker Lesson Ideas Blog Post
Resources to Supplement
Note Neighborhood – All Resources
Interactive Games – Christmas