This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/20/26. This week I shared about my recent Forest/Mountain themed first grade concert, the songs I used, staging details, and more. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/13/26. This week I shared about the song “Teddy bear, teddy bear” the resources I use, my teaching process, and some adaptations for vocal exploration. If you’re not familiar with […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/6/26. This week I shared about the song “Draw Me a Bucket of Water” the resources I use, my teaching process, and some adaptations for movement. If you’re not familiar […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/30/26. This week I shared about a song I’m using in my upcoming forest/mountain themed concert and the exploration process I used to teach it. If you’re not familiar with […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/23/26. This week I shared about how I’m getting my kiddos reading rhythms with an ocean themed resource (ideas for whole group or centers). If you’re not familiar with musical […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/9/26. This week I shared about how I’m having my students compose with sixteenth note variations and animals names. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/3/26.  This week I shared about some of the books I’m using for Women’s History Month and how you might incorporate them into your classroom. If you’re not familiar with […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/23/26.  This week I shared about how I teach the song “She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain” and some books/resources I use. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/16/26.  This week I shared about rhythmic building bricks (or building blocks) and a few ways to use them in lessons. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/9/26.  This week I shared about the book Trombone Shorty (among others) and how I use it in my classroom – especially for a substitute teacher! If you’re not familiar […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/26/26.  This week I shared my process for teaching “Stepping Out On the Town” with first graders. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. […]

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/12/26.  This week I shared my process for teaching “William Had Seven Sons” for my primary grades. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. […]