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I love teaching music to kids! Make Moments Matter – A Music Education Podcast is the most recent attempt to share ideas, connect with other educators, and talk about what it’s really like to teach music to children. You can find new episodes on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you stream podcasts!

Below you’ll find a short synopsis about each episode I’ve published so far as well as links/notes for the episode. If you have questions or comments I’d love to hear them! Shoot me an email at MakeMomentsMatter@gmail.com. Don’t forget to share and rate the podcast in Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen. This helps others find the podcast and join the community!

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Make Moments Matter Podcast

2019

November 18

Musical Mondays Replay #14 – Focus on Family Folk Dance Night and Third Grade Lessons

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/18/19. This week I’ll share all of my K-5 lessons, talk through my recent Family Folk Dance Night, and do a deep dive into my 3rd Grade lessons. If you’re…Read More

November 11

Musical Mondays Replay #13 – Focus on Thanksgiving Lessons and Nutcracker Books

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/11/19.This week is all about Thanksgiving! From the little gobblers to the big 5th grade turkeys, you’ll see some lessons that you can use or adapt for your kiddos (and…Read More

November 4

Musical Mondays Replay #12 – Focus on Kindergarten and Christmas Books

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/4/19. This week I’ll share all of my K-5 lessons, talk through some of my favorite books for Christmas, and so a deep dive into my Kindergarten lessons. If you’re not…Read More

October 28

Musical Mondays Replay #11 – Focus on First Grade and Thanksgiving Books

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/28/19. This week I’ll share all of my K-5 lessons, talk through some of my favorite books for Thanksgiving, and so a deep dive into my 1st grade lessons. If…Read More

October 21

Musical Mondays Replay #10 – Focus on Fifth Grade and Orff Instrument Procedures

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/21/19. This week I’ll share from my 5th grade lessons and talk through some Orff instrument procedures that you an use for any grade! You’ll also see one of my square…Read More

October 14

Musical Mondays Replay #9 – Focus on Third Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/14/19. This week I’ll be discussing all my K-5 lessons for the week with a focus on 3rd grade, dancing, and dynamics! If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday…Read More

October 7

Musical Mondays Replay #8 – Focus on Second Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 10/7/19.This week I’ll share all my K-5 music lessons for the week and then I’ll do a deep dive into my second grade lessons. If you’re not familiar with musical…Read More

September 30

Musical Mondays Replay #7 – Focus on Third Grade Folk Dance

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/30/19. This week is a little bit about children’s books, a little bit about lesson planning, and a little bit about folk dance (especially in 3rd grade)! If you’re not familiar…Read More

September 16

Musical Mondays Replay #6 – Focus on Kindergarten

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/16/19.This week I’ll share all my K-5 music lessons for the week and then I’ll do a deep dive into my kindergarten lessons. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays,…Read More

September 9

Musical Mondays Replay #5 – Focus on Fourth Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/9/19.This week I’ll share all my K-5 music lessons for the week and then I’ll do a deep dive into my fourth grade lessons. If you’re not familiar with musical…Read More

September 2

Musical Mondays Replay #4 – Focus on First Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 9/2/19.This week I’ll share all my K-5 music lessons for the week and then I’ll do a deep dive into my first grade lessons. If you’re not familiar with musical…Read More

August 26

Musical Mondays Replay #3 – Focus on Second Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/26/19.This week I’ll share all my K-5 music lessons for the week and then I’ll do a deep dive into my second grade lessons. If you’re not familiar with musical…Read More

August 12

Musical Mondays Replay #2 – Back to School Tips, Tricks, and Lessons

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/12/19. This week I’ll share all my K-5 music lessons for the week and I will go through some of my back to school plans, tips, and tricks. If you’re not…Read More

August 5

Musical Mondays Replay #1 – Back to School Focus Fall 2019

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 8/5/19. This week I’ll start by sharing a little about Back to School in the music room – all grades K through 5 and will give you some ideas about…Read More

April 22

Musical Mondays Replay #15 – 2nd Grade Focus

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/22/19. This week I’m sharing all my K-5 lessons for the week and we’ll dive into my Second grade lesson with Oliver Twist, Gerald the Giraffe, and this Old Man…Read More

April 15

Musical Mondays Replay #14 – Puppet and 1st Grade Focus

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/15/19. This week I’ll share some of my favorite ukulele accessories, ideas about using puppets in the classroom, and a deep dive into my kindergarten lessons for the week. If…Read More

April 8

Musical Mondays Replay #13 – 1st Grade Focus

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/8/19. This week I’m sharing my K-5 lessons for this cycle, one of my new favorite music books to use in the classroom, and a deep dive into my 1st grade…Read More

April 1

Musical Mondays Replay #12 – 2nd Grade Ocean-themed Concert

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/1/19. This week I’m sharing about my recent Second Grade Program about the “Commotion in the Ocean.” I’ll take you through all the songs in the show as well as the…Read More

March 25

Musical Mondays Replay #11 – Ukulele Focus in 4th and 5th Grade

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/25/19.This week I’m talking about ukulele resources, instruments to consider buying, class ukulele instruction ideas, tips tricks and more. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at…Read More

March 18

Musical Mondays Replay #10 – Third Grade Focus

This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/18/19. This week I’ll share all my K-5 music lessons for the week and I will do a deep dive and take you through my 3rd grade lesson plans. We’re…Read More