This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/16/23. This week I shared about how to find, choose, and use children’s books in your classroom. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern..Read More

Have you ever wondered, “What is Orff Schulwerk?  Should I do the summer training?  How can I get started?”  I thought it would be fun to revisit a series of conversations I had with Orff specialists from 2018 where I explore those exact questions!  In this encore episode, I’m talking..Read More

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 1/9/23. This week I shared my lessons for using popsicle sticks for rhythm dictation. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I..Read More

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 12/12/22. This week I shared some of my lesson ideas for fourth grade and my process for teaching the song “Twelve Days of Christmas.” If you’re not familiar with musical..Read More

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 12/5/22. This week I shared some of my lesson ideas for first grade with a focus on vocabulary, creating new lyrics, sequencing, and the book Hanukkah Hop.  If you’re not..Read More

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/28/22. This week I shared some of my lesson ideas for primary grades with a focus on Nutcracker March and Food Rhythms. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every..Read More

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/21/22. This week I shared some of my favorite free digital resources from symphonies and bands to enhance lessons. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at..Read More

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/14/22. This week I shared lesson ideas for second grade with Aiken Drum and a few ideas for books in primary grades. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every..Read More

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/7/22. This week I shared first grade lesson ideas for the NEW Bingo song and using temple blocks for steady beat and creative movement. If you’re not familiar with musical..Read More

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/24/22. This week I shared a few ideas about concerts and gave details about my upcoming 4th grade concert about the 50 States. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays,..Read More

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Moment LIVE video recorded on 10/19/22. I’m sharing about how I teach the Itsy Bitsy Spider, resources I use, theme and variation, and how we tie in some life lessons. These Musical Moment videos come..Read More

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/17/22.  This week I shared a few ideas about books related to dance, the Nutcracker, and Thanksgiving to use in the classroom. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every..Read More