This episode includes a variety of ideas to use with the folk song “Alabama Gal.” I’ll sing through the song, talk about how you might teach the folk dance, and give ideas for extension and “next step” activities. You won’t want to miss my teacher tips/rant about the “Magic of […]

This episode talks all about “The Instrument Bunny” and a ton of fun activities that can connect with this silly little rabbit! I’ll take you through my lesson and give some ideas for extensions activities. I’ll also share some great ideas to use with pool noodles (they’re on sale right […]

This episode includes a variety of ideas to use with the folk song “John the Rabbit.” I’ll sing through the song, talk through some variations and adaptations you could make, and give ideas for extension and “next step” activities. I’ll also share about a fun, easy, and FREE manipulative you […]

In this episode I share some lesson ideas to teach the silly song “I Caught a Leprechaun.” This is a great song for K-1 and provides an easy way to add finger cymbals! I’ll also share my favorite (and FREE) video to use when teaching piano and forte! Listen to […]

Learn about how to make an Instrument Petting Zoo work for you! I’ll talk about preparation, what to expecting during the zoo, follow-up ideas, and lots of organizational tips to make your petting zoo a great experience. Listen to the Episode HERE Resources mentioned in the podcast: My Instagram: bit.ly/2lLe6Wy […]

I share some lesson ideas to teach the folk song “I’ve Been to Harlem” aka “Turn the Glasses Over” I’ll sing through the song, give some background, share a couple dance options, and also talk about how to incorporate the “cup routine.” I’ll also share three of my favorite iPad […]

I share some lesson ideas to teach the famous folk song “On Top of Old Smokey.” It’s great for Valentine’s Day (as it’s a love song) or any time of year. You’ll also hear me talk about the parody song “On Top of Spaghetti” and I’ll share my favorite tip […]

Skip to my Lou is a great folk song with a fun partner stealing game. It’s fantastic to teach around Valentine’s Day but can also work for any time of year! Here is the Favorite Folk Song Set that I talk about in the podcast: bit.ly/2jqKniW Listen to the episode […]

Two for one in this episode! Old Brass Wagon and Miss Liking are two similar folk songs with great opportunities for folk dance and student choice. If you’d like to learn more about Old Brass Wagon you might want to check out this resource: bit.ly/2jSMM9L Listen to the episode HERE

In this podcast I share a quick and easy “music teacher tip” and explain the process for how I teach the folk song “Chicken on a Fencepost.” Here is a link to the resources I talk about: bit.ly/2iWY3CP Listen to the episode HERE

In this podcast I talk about my love for folk songs and explain the process for how I teach the folk song “Looby Loo.” Here is a link to the resources I talk about: bit.ly/2ic0mkm Listen to the episode HERE