Musical Mondays Recap 2018-2019

Week #1 – January 14th – Focus on First Grade

This week I shared about my First Grade lessons.  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

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David’s Booklist for Black History Month in the Music Room

The Orff Source Volume 2 (for The Old Dog Full of Fleas Song)

Old McDonald’s Crazy Farm PowerPoint Set

“I Hear EWE” FREE App with real animal sounds for iPad

Week #2 – January 21st – Focus on Third Grade

This week I shared about my Third Grade lessons.  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

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Learning Centers Resources:
Blog Post about Stations Signs for Music Centers
Station Signs Freebie on Teachers Pay Teachers
Station Sign Cardboard Stands

Old Brass Wagon Podcast Episode & Favorite Folk Song Teacher Kit

Sixteenth Notes Note Neighborhood Files

Week #3 – January 28th – Focus on Third Grade

This week I shared about my Third Grade lessons.  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

Jack and Jill Xylophone Exploration for Primary Grades (Video)

Fish Fish Little Fish with Finger Puppets for Kindergarten (Video)

Willum He Had Seven Sons Song Sheet Music (Half Way Down the Page)

Larry the Lobster Song from “SOS Songs of the Sea” by Lynn Kleiner

Old Brass Wagon Podcast Episode & Favorite Folk Song Teacher Kit

Sixteenth Notes Note Neighborhood Files

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Week #4 – February 4th – Focus on Ukulele

This week I shared about my Ukulele lessons (4th and 5th grade).  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

Desk Bells Giveaway now through Wednesday 2.6.19 with Prodigy Music Lessons

Bulletin Board Sets for Advocacy:
“Best of the Best” for Black History Month – February
Divas! For Women’s History Month – March
Quotes by Famous Musicians – Anytime!

Resources for YOU and your teacher ukulele:
The Hug Strap – Straps for your ukulele!
Gigy Bag travel case for your teacher uke!
Amazon page with the Kiwi uke, pics, and tuner!

Best Day of My Life for Ukulele Play Along – Dr. Jill Reese on YouTube

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Week #5 – February 11th – Focus on First Grade

This week I shared about my First Grade lessons.  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

Mortimer Book by Robert Munsch for KDG Instrument Exploration

Clip Artists to check out if you want to buy and print images of animals for your classroom:
Rossy’s Jungle
Tim’s Printables

Teacher Books:  Farm Songs and SOS Songs of the Sea by Lynn Kleiner (Music Rhapsody)

TaKaDiMi PowerPoint from the Note Neighborhood

Someone to Lava Ukulele Play Along on YouTube
SafeShare.tv website to edit out ads/offensive content from YouTube

“King Frog” 8″ frog Guiro/rasp 

Week #6 – February 18th – Focus on Learning Centers

This week I shared tips, tricks, and ideas about learning centers.  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

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Making Groups:
Using the iDoceo app to help you choose groups.
Using the Instrument Families for groups/classroom management

Rotation and Setup:
Blog Post about Stations Signs for Music Centers
Station Signs Freebie on Teachers Pay Teachers
Instrument Petting Zoo Blog Post
Orff Instrument and Nonpitched Percussion Center Task Cards

Time at Each Station & Switching:
Online rotation timer that can be customized
Instruments to signal rotation: Zenergy Chime, Stir Xylophone, Ratchet

Use and Reuse Centers for multiple things:
Music Center Starter Kits that I referenced
Star Wars Rhythm Center Kit
Underwater Treble Clef Kit

Storage Solutions:
Clear Poly Envelopes in multiple colors

Week #7 – March 4th – Focus on Kindergarten

This week I shared about my Kindergarten lessons.  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

Books for Women’s History Month:
Big list of Musician Biography Books
Leontyne Price: Voice of a Century
Ella Queen of Jazz
Celia Cruz, Queen of Salsa
Ella Fitzgerald: The Tale of a Vocal Virtuosa

Resources from my K-5 Lesson Plans
Ukulele Exploration Centers and Chord Cards
Food Rhythm Words to create strumming patterns
Banjo Brothers Video Link
Sansa Kroma Favorite Folk Song Teacher Kit

Resources from my Kindergarten Lesson Plans:
Ollie the Octopus (puppet)
Whaleamina Blue Whale (puppet)
Narwhal Puppet by Folkmanis
Crab Puppet by Folkmanis
Mallet Madness by Artie Almeida
Mortimer Book by Robert Munsch for KDG Instrument Exploration

Week #8 – March 4th – Focus on Second Grade

This week I shared about my Second Grade lessons and concert plan.  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

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Bulletin Board Resources for Music in Our Schools Month:
“Women of the Week” Featuring influential female musicians (Blog Post) for Women’s History Month
– Divas Influential Female Music Makers Bulletin Board Kit
Thank Your Lucky Clover for Music – Interactive St. Patrick’s Day Board
Blooms In Music Rooms – FREE Blooms Taxonomy Posters for Your Classroom!
National Standards for Music Education Bulletin Board Kit
What Makes a Good Opera? Bulletin Board Kit

Books to Inspire my Second Grade Ocean-Themed Program:
Commotion in the Ocean by Giles Andreae
The Fish Who Could Wish by John Bush and Korky Paul
Wendell the Narwhal by Emily Dove

Other Resources mentioned in the video:
SOS:  Songs of the Sea by Lynn Kleiner (Music Rhapsody)
Lobster Finger Puppet (for Larry the Lobster)
Connect-A-Stretchy Band from Bear Paw Creek

Week #9 – March 11th – Focus on Kindergarten

This week I shared about my Kindergarten lessons.  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

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Resources from my K-5 Lesson Plans
Commotion in the Ocean by Giles Andreae
Free Letter Visuals to teach Musical Form
Sansa Kroma Teacher Kit
Ukulele Exploration Centers and Chord Cards
Food Rhythm Words to create strumming patterns

Resources from my Kindergarten Lesson Plans:
Wendell the Narwhal (book) by Emily Dove
Narwhal Puppet by Folkmanis
Crab Puppet by Folkmanis
MPR Video: What does a Conductor Do? (video)
Mr. Bean is an unintentional conductor! (video)
SafeShare.tv – Resource to take ads/unwanted content off of YouTube videos

Week #10 – March 18th – Focus on Third Grade

This week I shared about my Third Grade lessons.  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

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Resources from the Intro
Five Minute Fairy Tales (Book)
Baby Shark (Book)
BlockPosters.com for making posters at home

Resources from my K-5 Lesson Plans
I Caught a Leprechaun Song for Primary Grades (Blog Post)
Peter and the Wolf Lesson Recap (Video)

Week #11 – March 25th – Focus on Ukulele

This week I shared about ukulele in 4th and 5th grade.  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

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Resources for YOU and your teacher ukulele:
The Hug Strap – Straps for your ukulele!
Gigy Bag travel case for your teacher uke!
Amazon page with the Kiwi uke, pics, and tuner!
Clicker for your PowerPoint Presentation
Link to Grants/Scholarships Page to help you find funding for ukes!
Colorful sticker dots to use on student fingerboards

Resources to use with your students:
Chord Cubes – Wooden Cubes with ukulele chords
Ukulele Exploration Centers/Task Cards with Chord Flash Cards
Strum It Up Book by Gretchen and Sandy
Rainbow Ukulele Program by Shelley Tomich
Dr. Jill Reese YouTube PlayAlong Channel
The Amazing Slow Downer App for Phones or Desktop

Really Helpful Podcast Interview with Loreiei Batislaong!

Week #12 – April 1st – Focus on Second Grade Ocean Concert

This week I shared about Second Grade Ocean-themed concert.  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

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Before the Concert
Ocean-themed Rhythm Bulletin Board
Before the Concert PowerPoint Example
“Where to Sit” Map for Parents
Fish Scale Backdrop Pictures/Explanation for Gym Walls

Technology I Used in the Concert
LED Blacklights that project across the gym
Wireless Microphone System from Amazon
Rechargeable Batteries for the Mic System
Clicker for your PowerPoint Presentation

Books and Resources for the Performance
Commotion in the Ocean by Giles Andreae
SOS Songs of the Sea by Lynn Kleiner

Week #13 – April 8th – Focus on First Grade

This week I shared my K-5 lessons for the week and did a deep dive on First Grade.  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

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Book Recommendation:
Hana Hashimoto, Sixth Violin Hardcover by Chieri Uegaki

Resources from my K-5 Lesson Plans
Half Rest PowerPoint in the Note Neighborhood
Body Percussion and other Handy Visuals
E Papa Waiari Folk Song Set
Hollow Plastic Lummi Stick Set for passing/tossing game
Instrument Families PowerPoints for Identification/Introduction

Resources from my 1st Grade Lesson Plan
Tower Bridge in London Open/Close Video
Canary and Quack Sound Maker
Bluebird Finger Puppet

Week #14 – April 15th – Focus on Puppets and Kindergarten

This week I shared a few handy ukulele accessories, talked about how to use puppets in the classroom, and did a deep dive on Kindergarten.  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

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Ukulele Resources Mentioned
Shark shaped capo to adjust pitch
Sturdy folding plastic uke stand
Beautiful curved wooden uke stand
The Hug Strap on Etsy & The Hug Strap Website

Other Resources Mentioned
All of my favorite puppets on my Amazon List
Hollow Plastic Lummi Stick Set for passing/tossing game

Resources from my Kindergarten Lesson Plan
Peter the Rabbit Puppet
Full “Jack Be Nimble” Explanation Video with Xylophone story and Rhythm Sticks/Echo Patterns
Looby Loo FREE Favorite Folk Song Teacher Kit on my TPT Store
All Round the Brickyard Notation
John the Rabbit Notation
John the Rabbit Favorite Folk Song Teacher Kit on my TPT Store

Week #15 – April 22nd – Focus on Second Grade

This week I shared my K-5 lessons for the week and did a deep dive on Second Grade. You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

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Resources from my K-5 Lesson Plans
Free Looby Loo PowerPoint – Favorite Folk Song Kit
Full “Jack Be Nimble” Explanation Video with Xylophone story and Rhythm Sticks/Echo Patterns
The Instrument Bunny Lesson Idea
David’s Favorite Puppets Including the Bluebird and Robin
Li’l Liza Jane – Favorite Folk Song Kit
E Papa Waiari Folk Song Set
Hollow Plastic Lummi Stick Set for passing/tossing game
Instrument Families PowerPoints for Identification/Introduction
Clicker for your PowerPoint Presentation

Resources from my 1st Grade Lesson Plan
Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae
Next Step Giraffes Can’t – Movement with Animal Action Cards

Week #1 – August 6th – Focus on Second Grade

This week I shared about my Second Grade lessons.  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

Circle Song Chords for Ukulele – C-F-C / C-F-G-C / F-C, F-C/ C-F- G -C

How to make your very own YARN BALL – Blog Post with pictures and instructions

Link to podcast archive. Check out #12 for Back to School Name Games and Check out #34 and 35 for Back to School lessons, ideas, tips, and tricks: https://makemomentsmatter.org/podcasts/

Here’s a link to Lucy Locket in case you’re interested: Lucy Locket – Favorite Folk Song Teacher Kit

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Week #2 – August 13th – Focus on Kindergarten

This week I shared about my Kindergarten lessons. You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

I think that the Choo Choo Train song comes from or is adapted from Orff Source Vol. 2.  I’ll check into this.

You can actually SEE into my classroom when you follow me on Instagram!

Here is the Start Wars Rhythm Game I use on my interactive SMART/Promethean board with my third graders.

Planning on actually doing a live video about the App iDoceo soon, but for now here’s a link to learn more.

Alabama Gal Teacher Kit Freebie – Song I use with 5th but could be for any grade!

Teaching the Four Voices with puppets blog post and also a live video tutorial.

Week #3 – August 20th – Focus on 5th Grade

This week I shared about my Fifth Grade lessons. You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

Song and Poem Map for long term planning & Elementary Music Lesson Plan Template FREEBIES in my Teachers Pay Teachers Store

Alabama Gal Teacher Kit Freebie – Song I use with 5th but could be for any grade!

A blog post about using ties for folk dancing (and getting them for FREE!)

Podcast Episode#036: Back to School in the Music Room with guest Aileen Miracle

Week #4 – August 27th – Focus on 1st Grade

This week I shared about my First Grade lessons. You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

Monarch Butterfly Life Cycle Puppet from Folkmanis Puppets

Honey Bee Hand Puppet from Folkmanis Puppets

Teaching the Four Voices with puppets blog post and also a live video tutorial.

“Open Shut Them and other fingerplays” Tutorial Video for Kindergarten

Peanut Butter & Jelly Song with Critical Thinking PowerPoint!

Charlie Over the Ocean Lesson Ideas

Kids in Motion CD by Greg and Steve for the FREEZE Song with Scarves

Shanghai Chicken Lesson idea from Amy Abbott of Music a la Abbot

Week #5 – September 3rd – Focus on 2nd Grade

This week I shared about my Second Grade lessons. You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

All of David’s favorite books to use in the classroom (growing list)

Charlie Over the Ocean – Favorite Folk Song Kit

Greg and Steve’s CD for Movement Idea with Scarves – Kids in Motion

Short popsicle sticks on Amazon.

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Week #6 – September 10th – Focus on 4th Grade

This week I shared about my Fourth Grade lessons. You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

Goodbye Song based on Arirang – Korean Folk Song SHEET MUSIC

Snowy the Owl’s “Who Are You” Song and Blog post

Food Words for Composition Project in 3rd Grade

Chicken on a Fencepost Favorite Folk Song Kit

Dum Dum Dada Song Process for 5th Grade

Week #7 – September 17th – Focus on 3rd Grade

This week I shared about my Third Grade lessons. You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

Stretch (book) by Doreen Cronin and Scott Menchin

Boogie Monster (book) by Josie Bissett

Zar and the Broken Spaceship (book) by Dino O’Dell

Zar and the Broken Spaceship VIDEO on YouTube

More books David Loves and uses in his classroom!

Rhythm Sort Activity – Food Edition

Everything Stew Poem/Visuals 

Rhythm Sort Fall Festival Foods Edition

Week #8 – September 24th – Focus on Kindergarten

This week I shared about my Kindergarten lessons. You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

Eye Winker, Tom Tinker (book of fingerplay songs) by Tom Glazer

Wendell the Narwhal (book) by Emily Dove

Stir Xylophone Instrument

As American As Apple Pie (book) by Jeff Kriske And Randy DeLelles

Goodbye Song based on Arirang – Korean Folk Song SHEET MUSIC

Teaching the Four Voices with puppets blog post and also a live video tutorial.

All of David’s favorite books to use in the classroom (growing list)

All of David’s favorite supplemental books and PUPPETS (growing list).

Week #9 – October 1st – Focus on 5th Grade

This week I shared about my 5th Grade lessons. You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

Mallet Technique for Teachers (Video)

Solving the Mallet Mystery for Students (Video) 

Tideo Favorite Folk Song Kit

Blog Post about “African Bell” Firikyia and HERE you can buy it!

Week #10 – October 8th – Focus on 2nd Grade

This week I shared about my 2nd Grade lessons. You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

Seven Jumps Videos on YouTube

Rhythm Sort – Fall Food Festival Edition

Note Neighborhood Freebie

Note Neighborhood Full Series

David’s PowerPoint Clicker with Laser Pointer

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Week #11 – October 15th – Focus on First Grade

This week I shared about my First Grade lessons.  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

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Resources from my K-5 Lesson Plans
Five Little Pumpkins Lesson Idea (Blog)
Enchanted – Singing Voice Video Explanation (Blog)
Enchanted DVD on Amazon
Thanksgiving Rhythm Centers based on Foods

Resources from my 1st Grade Lesson Plan
Grizzly Bear Song Explanation (Podcast)
Grizzly Bear Puppet that I use on Amazon
Polar Bear, Polar Bear by Eric Carle (Book)
Pumpkin on the Vine ABA Form Lesson (Blog)
Pumpkin Form FREEBIE Download

Week #12 – October 22nd – Focus on Concerts

This week I shared about concert tips, tricks, and ideas.  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

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Resources shared:
Space Invaders Concert Video Recap
Pre-Concert Checklist to Download
Preparing for a Concert Blog Post
Pre-Concert Slideshow Example

Winter Show Examples:
A Holiday Moosical by John Jacobson
A Bear-y Merry Holiday
Flakes the Musical
Bugz Holiday Musical
Fiesta! Legend of the Poinsettia

Week #13 – October 29th – Focus on Kindergarten

This week I shared about my Kindergarten lessons. You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

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New Videos and Resources from my classroom!
Tone Blocks Procedures and Lesson Ideas
Hand Drum Procedures and Lesson Ideas
Treble Clef Adventure – Treble Clef Activity with Eraser Manipulative and more

Resources from my K-5 Lesson Plans
The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams
As American As Apple Pie (book) by Jeff Kriske And Randy DeLelles
Note Neighborhood Resources on TPT
Over the River and Through the Woods FFS Teacher Kit
Gratitude Attitude Song

Resources from my Kindergarten Lesson Plan
Five Little Pumpkins Lesson Idea (Blog)

Week #14 – November 5th – Focus on First Grade

This week I shared about my First Grade lessons.  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

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Resources from my K-5 Lesson Plans
Highway No. 1 to Stream on YouTube
Vocal Exploration Digital Resources (TPT)
Thanksgiving Rhythm Centers based on Foods

Resources from my 1st Grade Lesson Plan
Old King Glory on the Mountain Sheet Music
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly Book
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly Book Option 2
Old Black Fly Book on Amazon
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie

Week #15 – November 12th – Focus on Second Grade

This week I shared about my Second Grade lessons.  You can find the video on my FB HERE.  Here is a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about:

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Resources from the Video
Music Dots for rhythm, melody, body percussion and solfege!
Thanksgiving Rhythm Centers based on Foods
Rhythm of Life Bulletin Board Set