On this page you’ll find all the books, games, resources, links, and extras that I talked about in my Musical Mondays LIVE videos. Please be aware that some of the links shared below are “Affiliate Links,” meaning that should you purchase something I suggest I would earn a small percentage for referring you to the product. If you have any questions about anything linked below please email me at MakeMomentsMatter@gmail.com
This week I shared my K-5 lesson plans with a focus on 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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Resources I used in the video tonight:
Free Calendars from iMom for organizing
Simplicity Dulcimer from Backyard Music
Teaching Movement & Dance Book by Phyllis Weikart
Tabby the “Copy Cat” Folkmanis Puppet
The Tomten Book by Astrid Lindgren
Wake Up You Sleepyheads Song from American Kodaly Folk Song Collection
All of my Note Neighborhood Resources
This week I shared my 2nd and 3rd grade lesson plans. 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:
Note Neighborhood – Time Signatures
Note Neighborhood Time Signature Worksheets
All of my Note Neighborhood Resources
This week I shared about using visuals in the elementary music classroom. 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:
Food Rhythm Cards
Dim Sum For Everyone Book by Grace Lin
Letter Visual to Teach Form
All my Vocal Exploration Sets
This week I shared my K-5 lessons for the week with a focus on Kindergarten lessons and Family Folk Dance Night. 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:
I Sang You Down from the Stars Book by Spillet-Sumner and Goade
Tabby the Cat – Puppet
Larry the Lobster – Puppet
SOS – Songs of the Sea Book by Lynn Kleiner
Teaching Movement & Dance Book by Phyllis Weikart
Books for Black History Month
This week I shared my lessons with a focus on Second Grade note reading/arranging and Fifth Grade Song Arranging. 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:
I Sang You Down from the Stars Book by Spillet-Sumner and Goade
Star Wars Rhythm Cards
Letter Visual to Teach Form
Folkmanis Sheep Puppet
Shoe Organizer that can be a Puppet Tree
Note Neighborhood Quarter Rest Resource
This week I shared my lessons with a focus on First Grade (Peter and the Wolf) and Second Grade Composition. 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:
My Family Plays Music Book
Swing Arm Phone Mount
Peter and the Wolf
Wolf Puppet from Folkmanis
Peter and the Wolf Book – Not the One I featured in the video but a cool option
Peter and the Wolf DVD with Kirstie Alley
Cool Peter and the Wolf Illustrations I found online
Bowmar Instrument Posters
Roll and Write FREE Worksheet
Note Neighborhood Barline Resource
Dry Erase Pockets
This week I shared my K-4 Lessons with a focus on 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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Resources I used in the video tonight:
Hurry Up! Book by Kate Dopirak
We’re Going on a Treasure Hunt Book by Kelly Dipucchio
Looby Loo Favorite Folk Song Teacher Kit
Sally Go Round the Sun Favorite Folk Song Teacher Kit
Note Neighborhood Barline Presentation
Bhangra Empire Video – Demo to Show Kids
Bhangra Video – Tutorial For Kids #1
Nursery Rhyme Blocks from Uncle Goose
This week I shared my favorite books for Women’s History Month and lessons for St. Patrick’s Day. 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 Favorite Books for Women’s History Month
Nursery Rhyme Blocks from Uncle Goose
I Caught a Leprechaun Blog Post
How to Trap a Leprechaun Book
All my St. Patrick’s Day Resources on TPT
Book Companion Resources for Ella and Celia
This week I shared my favorite books for Jazz Appreciation and lessons for Kindergarten and Fifth 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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Resources I used in the video tonight:
All my Favorite Books for Jazz Appreciation
Jack Be Nimble Lesson Video
Book Companion Resources for The Music in George’s Head
Plastic Lummi Sticks
This week I shared my favorite resources for substitute teachers and digital resources. 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:
Sounds of the Sea Bulletin Board
Book Companion Resources
All my Interactive Games and Resources
Google Chrome Music Lab
This week I shared some ideas about how to prepare/plan for a concert, promoting the show, connections with parents, and lots more. 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:
Rhythms of the Zoo Bulletin Board
Book Companion Resources
Blog Posts about Concerts
Promoting Your School Performance or Concert
Decorating for a Concert in the Gym
Photo Op! – Remember the Concert
Preparing for a Concert or School Performance
What to Do After the Concert
Feelin’ Good – Concert Advertising
This week I shared 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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Resources I used in the video tonight
All of my Favorite Puppets
Desk Bells C Major Set
Solfege Hand Signs – Music Dots Set
Chicken Little and the Big Bad Wolf Book
Pepi Sings a New Song – Book
This week I shared my lesson plans and ideas for drumming 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
Pokko and the Drum – Book
Drum City – Book
Drum Dream Girl – Book
Hand Hand Fingers Thumb – Book
Clicker – Time Keeper – Firikyiwa
This week I shared all about my recent zoo themed first grade concert. 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
Groovy Zoovy Zoo Song
Jungle Beat Book
Animal Themed Alphabet Coloring Pages
This week I talked through many of your questions about teaching elementary music. 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 tonigh
Female Composers/Musicians T-Shirt
Book Companion Resources for a Sub
This week I shared my K-5 lesson plans with a focus on lesson planning and setting up procedures. 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:
“In Music We…” Bulletin Board Set
Wireless Mic System with headset
Rechargeable Battery Set with Charger
Wireless Clicker for Presentations
Super Thin Microphone – Over Ear Hook
Mask Insert to keep mask off face- Plastic Bracket
This week I shared my K-5 lesson plans for week two with a focus on older grades: 3-5. 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:
Song and Poem Map to Keep Track of What You’ve Taught
Little Rabbit Foo Foo Video
Charlie Over the Ocean Favorite Folk Song Set
Little Sally Walker Favorite Folk Song Set
Connect-A-Stretchy Band from Bear Paw Creek
Blog Post about Classroom Management into Teams with Instrument Families
Omochio Tsukimasho – Japanese Clapping Written Notation
Omochio Tsukimasho – Japanese Clapping Video Tutorial
Making Mochi – The Dangerous Art of Mochi Video
Mochi Adaptation in Hawaii Video
This week I shared my K-5 lesson plans for week three with a focus on 5th Grade 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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Books I referenced:
School of Rock by Mike White
When Step Met Skip by Vicky Weber
The Magical Yet by Angela DiTerlizzi
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Teaching the Four Voices with Puppets
“Peter” the Rabbit Puppet
“Flitter” the Butterfly Puppet
“Sandy Sand” Song from SOS Songs of the Sea by Lynn Kleiner
Peanut Butter and Jelly PowerPoint Presentation
“Skippy” the Squirrel Puppet
Little Sally Walker Favorite Folk Song Set
Dipidu Song Notation
As American As Apple Pie by Jeff and Randy
“Beanbag Boogie” from Kids in Motion by Greg & Steve
This week I shared my K-5 lesson plans for week four with a focus on 1st Grade 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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Books I referenced:
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do you Hear? by Bill Marin Jr. and Eric Carle
Leave Me Alone! by Vera Brosgol
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Teaching the Four Voices with Puppets
“Snowy” the Owl Puppet
“Grizzly” the Bear Puppet
“Sandy Sand” Song from SOS Songs of the Sea by Lynn Kleiner
“Skippy” the Squirrel Puppet
Dipidu Song Notation
As American As Apple Pie by Jeff and Randy
This week I shared my K-2 lesson plans for week five with a focus on lesson adaptation and tech integration. 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:
Water Shoes for Movement
Ukulele Capo
“Alexander” the Eagle
“Snowy” the Owl Puppet
“Grizzly” the Bear Puppet
America the Beautiful – United We Stand Book
America the Beautiful Book – Scholastic
Patriotic Book List on Amazon
Tech Extras – iPad & iPhone stands/holders – Big List
This week I shared my K-5 lesson plans for week six with a focus on third grade and melodic dictation. 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:
Welcome From Around the World – Bulletin Board & Door Decor
Dry Erase Pockets
“Milo” the Basset Hound Puppet
“Apple Tree” Puppet with worm in Apple
“Squeak” the Small Red Squirrel
Tech Extras – iPad & iPhone stands/holders – Big List
This week I shared my K-5 lesson plans for week seven with a focus on concert prep with multiple grades. 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:
Say Zoop book by Hervé Tullet
All of the “Old Lady Who…” Books I Can Find
The Pumpkin on the Vine Lesson Blog Post
Who’s In the Lift – Full Playlist from the Sydney Opera House
Sansa Kroma Favorite Folk Song Teacher Kit
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. 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:
Books about Indigenous People – LIST
The Pumpkin on the Vine Lesson Blog Post
Pumpkins to PRINT to show song form
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything Book
There Was an Old Dragon Who Swallowed a Knight – Book
Who’s In the Lift – Full Playlist from the Sydney Opera House
Sansa Kroma Favorite Folk Song Teacher Kit
Lil’ Liza Jane Favorite Folk Song Teacher Kit
Note Neighborhood Resources
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. 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:
Let’s Hoop Dance and other books by Violet Duncan
Tony Duncan Hoop Dancing Video
Rhythm Based Bulletin Boards
Big list of “Little Old Lady Who” Books
Clipart I use for Jean Jean Dressed in Green
Note Neighborhood Resources
This week I shared my K-5 lesson plans for week nine with a focus on primary grades. 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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Substitute Teacher Resources:
Substitute Teacher Report FREEBIE
Musical Alphabet Bulletin Board and Coloring Pages
Instrument Coloring Pages
Carnival of the Animals Set from Sara Bibee
Remarkable Farkle McBride from Pitch Publications
My Name is Celia – Book Companion Resource
Resources I used in the video tonight
Enchanted Video for Singing Voice
Beanie Buddies Blog Post
Five Little Pumpkins Blog Post
This week I shared several lessons that incorporate improvisation with Orff Instruments. 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
Lil’ Liza Jane Favorite Folk Sont Kit
Fish Fish Little Fish Set
This week I shared several lessons that incorporate improvisation with Orff Instruments. 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
Lil’ Liza Jane Favorite Folk Sont Kit
Fish Fish Little Fish Set
Fish Fish Little Fish Blog Post
Book List for Thanksgiving
Interactive Game – Sixteenth Notes
Substitute Teacher Feedback Report FREEBIE
This week I shared some of my favorite books for December as well as some K-2 lessons 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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Resources I used in the video tonight
Book List for Thanksgiving
Book List for Christmas
Book List for the Nutcracker
Run Turkey Run Book
Thanksgiving Vocal Explorations
Blog Post – Shoo Turkey
Blog Post – Five Fat Turkeys
Blog Post – Over the River and Through the Wood
Interactive Games – Thanksgiving Themed
This week I shared some of my favorite lessons for 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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Resources I used in the video tonight
Book List for Christmas
Book List for the Nutcracker
Christmas Vocal Explorations
Blog Post – O Tannenbaum
O Tannenbaum Favorite Folk Song Set
Blog Post – Teaching the 12 Days of Christmas
12 Days of Christmas PowerPoint with Real Animal Sounds
Up, Up, Down Book by Robert Munsch
Bulletin Boards for December:
Sounds of the Season – Rhythm Themed Bulletin Board All Holidays
25 Clues – 25 Carols – Name that Christmas Carol
Celebrate Caroling – Bulletin Board Kit
Dynamic December – Bulletin Board of Musician Birthdays in December
This week I shared some of my favorite lessons for 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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Resources I used in the video tonight
Book List for Christmas
Book List for the Nutcracker
Rhythm Sort – Christmas Edition
Rhythm Sort – Instrument Edition
Rhythm Sort – Fall Food Edition
Interactive Games – Christmas Themed
Aiken Drum – Folk Song Set
Dreidel Song – Folk Song Set
Old Woman Dreidel Book
My Favorite Dreidels to Use in Class
Instrument Form Cards – FREE
Do You Do a Didgeridoo Book