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Week #1 — January 6th — Focus on Concert PlanningThis week I shared my K-5 lessons for the week and talked about concert planning. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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New Resources I’m Trying Out!
“Simplicity” Mountain Dulcimer from Backyard Music
New Digital Presentation Clicker
Focus on Composer Resources and Books
“Rockin’ All Year” Bulletin Board Resources by Month
Khalida and the Most Beautiful Song by Amanda Moeckle
Beethoven Lives Upstairs Book by Barbara Nichol
Mozart Finds a Melody by Stephen Costanza
Mozart & Piano puppet by Folkmanis
Resources from my K-5 Lessons
All my Favorite Puppets for the Classroom
Jack and Jill Instrument Exploration Lesson Video
Fish Fish Little Fish Lesson Video
Sarasponda Favorite Folk Song Resource Set
Note Neighborhood – Meet the Sixteenth Note
Ukulele Lesson Ideas Video
Lorelei Batislaong Podcast Interview about Ukulele and Orff Schulwerk
Week #2 — January 13th — Focus on Second GradeThis week I shared about books for Black History Month and my “Around the World” second grade lessons. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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General Resources:
David’s Recommended Microphone for the Classroom
More Expensive Microphone – PERFECT for classroom!
New Digital Presentation Clicker
My favorite books for Black History Month
Blog Post about Black History Month Resources
“Best of the Best” Bulletin Board set for BHM
Resources from my Second Grade Lessons
Information about “Bate Bate Chocolate”
Backstory for the song “I’s the B’y”
Week #3 — January 20th — Focus on Ukulele – Getting StartedThis week I shared my K-5 lessons for the week and focused on 4th and 5th grade lessons (Intro to Ukulele). You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Microphone Recommendations:
David’s Recommended Microphone for the Classroom
More Expensive Microphone – PERFECT for classroom!
Resources from my K-5 Lessons
Jack and Jill Instrument Exploration Lesson Video
Fish Fish Little Fish Lesson Video
Lynn Kleiner’s Jungle Beat Book
Lynn Kleiner’s Farm Sounds Book
Sarasponda Favorite Folk Song Resource Set
Sarasponda Stick Game Inspiration Video
Rhythm Stick Options – 4 Colors and Plastic
Video about teaching kids to create in standard notation
Strum it Up – Ukulele Book by Sandy Lantz and Gretchen Wahlberg
Week #4 — January 27th — Focus on First GradeThis week I shared my first grade lessons and showed off my “Best of the Best” Black History Month Bulletin Board. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Many of my Favorite Ukulele Resources – List
Featured Bulletin Board:
“Best of the Best” Celebrating 25 Black Musicians – Black History Month
Resources from my First Grade Lessons
Mountain “Simplicity” Dulcimer from Backyard Music
Lynn Kleiner’s Jungle Beat Book
Lynn Kleiner’s Farm Sounds Book
All of my Favorite Puppets List
Week #5 — February 3rd — Focus on KindergartenThis week I shared my K-5 lessons for the week and focused on Kindergarten lesson. I also shared my “Legends of Jazz” Bulletin Board Set. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. . Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Featured Bulletin Board:
“Legends of Jazz” Bulletin Board Set
Resources from my K-5 Lessons:
All of my Favorite Puppets List
Lynn Kleiner’s Jungle Beat Book
“La Raspa” comes from Teaching Movement and Dance by Phyllis Weikart
Sansa Kroma Favorite Folk Song Set
Dr. Jill Reese Ukulele Playlists on YouTube
Resources from my Kindergarten Lessons:
Plastic Fish Finger Puppets and Ollie the Octopus Hand Puppet
Mortimer Book for Instrument Exploration
Mallet Madness book with great lesson ideas
Step Bells from West Music
Week #6 — February 10th — Focus on Ukulele in 4th and 5thThis week I shared my K-5 lessons for the week and focused on Ukulele lessons in upper grades. I also shared my “Music Matters” Bulletin Board Set and EGBDF Creative Writing set with ideas for a substitute teacher. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Featured Bulletin Board:
“Music Matters” Bulletin Board Set
EGBDF – Creative Writing Set – could be for a substitute teacher
Resources from my K-5 Lessons:
Frere Jacque Video
Arirang Song – Video Version
Arirang Dancing for Students to Watch
Resources from my Ukulele Lessons:
Dr. Jill Reese’s Homepage for Ukulele
Best Day of My Life Play Along – YouTube
Hound Dog Play Along – YouTube
Johnny Be Good Play Along – YouTube
Lime in the Coconut Play Along – YouTube
Week #7 — February 17th — Focus on Substitute Teacher IdeasThis week I shared substitute teacher lesson ideas, organization, and resources. I also shared my “Soaring Higher in Music” Bulletin Board Set a bit about how you can customize I Can Statements for music advocacy. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Featured Bulletin Board:
Soaring Higher in Music Bulletin Board
Blog post with display ideas for “Soaring Higher” Bulletin Board
Blog Post about “I Can” Statements in the Music Room
Substitute Teacher Ideas:
FREE Substitute Teacher Report
Instrument Coloring Pages — OR — Animals with Instruments Color Pages
List of DVDs You might use as a Sub Backup
Jill Trinka DVD – Bass Hall Concert Series
Amazon Lists – Multiple Options for Books
EGBDF Stories Bundle
Note Neighborhood Worksheets Pack
Orff Instrument Exploration Centers
Ukulele Exploration Centers
Week #8 — February 24th — Focus on First GradeThis week I shared resources and ideas for March as well as an update on my First Grade Lessons. I also shared my “Musical Door Decor,” “Divas! Influential Female Musicians,” and “Thank Your Lucky Clover for Music” Bulletin Board Sets. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Featured Bulletin Board:
Musical Door Decor Sets
Divas! Influential Female Music Makers Bulletin Board
Thank your Lucky Clover for Music Bulletin Board
Resources from the Lessons:
How to Trap a Leprechaun Book
I Caught a Leprechaun Lesson Blog Post
Week #9 — March 2nd — Focus on Second GradeThis week I shared two books for Women’s History Month (March), all my K-5 lessons for the week, as well as an focus on my Second Grade Lessons. I also shared my “What Makes a Good Opera” Bulletin Board Set. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Featured Bulletin Board:
What Makes a Good Opera? – Literacy Connection and Music! Bulletin Board Kit
What Makes a Good Opera Blog Post
Resources from the Lessons:
Women’s History Month Books
A is for Audra – Book on Broadway’s Leading Ladies
Beyonce: Shine Your Light Book
Video Explanation of “An Austrian Went Yodeling”
Amy Abbott’s Blog Post about the song Labadu
Groovy Zoovy Song from Music K-8
Week #10 — March 9th — Focus on Ukulele – 4th and 5th GradeThis week I shared two books for Women’s History Month (March), all my K-5 lessons for the week, as well as an focus on my ukulele lessons in 4th and 5th grade. I also shared how I use folk songs as bulletin board elements. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Featured Bulletin Board:
Favorite Folk Song Resources – All Sets
Resources from the Lessons:
Women’s History Month Books
Coat of Many Colors – Dolly Parton
Swing Sisters – The Story of the International Sweethearts of Rhythm
Wendell the Narwhal Book — Wendell The Puppet
Minnesota Public Radio Video – What Does a Conductor Do?
Week #11 — March 16th — Plans for Digital LearningThis week I shared ideas about how to plan for digital learning and some resources you might consider like books, video links, and apps. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Resources from the Lessons:
Women’s History Month Books
Wendell the Narwhal Book — Wendell The Puppet
Minnesota Public Radio Video – What Does a Conductor Do?
Giraffes Can’t Dance by Giles Andreae
Links to Online Resources and places you can send students
Macigal App that adds sounds to stories you read – Novel Effect
List of videos that you might consider showing to students
Blog post about choosing a Teacher Website/Host platform – Try Weebly or Wix!
Week #12 — March 23rd — Q&A About Digital Learning and Lesson IdeasThis week I shared ideas and answered your questions about how to plan for digital learning and some resources you might consider like books, video links, and apps. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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My new website with lesson ideas, samples, resources, and more!
Super helpful graphic about Online Instruction REMINDERS
What digital platform should I choose?
Blog post about choosing a Teacher Website/Host platform – Try Weebly or Wix!
Great Discussion about Platforms on the E-Learning in Music Education Facebook Group
Chorus Practice? Google or Zoom or… discussion on Facebook
Peardeck for interactive questions in Google Slides
Discussion about successful digital tools for General Ed Classroom
SeeSaw Help and Ideas Discussion on FB
Links to Resources for Creating Digital Lessons
My new website with lesson ideas, samples, resources, and more!
Mrs. Miracle’s Music Room Blog Posts
Links to Online Resources and places you can send students
List of videos that you might consider showing to students
What about kids without technology?
Choice Boards for kids without tech – Discussion on FB
Week #13 — March 30th — Digital Learning and Lesson IdeasThis week I shared lesson ideas for digital learning lessons and some resources you might consider like books, video links, and apps. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Links to Resources for Creating Digital Lessons
Website with HUGE list of book publishers and which ones allow digital read alouds!
My new website with lesson ideas, samples, resources, and more!
Mrs. Miracle’s Music Room Blog Posts
Links to Online Resources and places you can send students
List of videos that you might consider showing to students
Recording Your Own Lessons – Resouces
Amazon List with Helpful Items – microphone, tripod, camera mounts, extras
Video about Screen Recording on a Mac with QuickTime
Video about Screen Recording on a PC using Xbox Game Bar
Video about Screen Recording on a PC using VLC Player
Video about Screen Recording on a PC using PowerPoint
Bee Bee Bumblebee Lesson Elements
Bumblebee FREE Clip Art
Flower FREE Clip Art
Forest Vocal Exploration Slides
Bee Bee Bumblebee Original Lesson Idea for in-class use
Resources to Check out at West Music
Firikyiwa – African Bell Instrument
Waterman Ukuleles – See Through!
Book – Music Educator’s Guide to Grant Writing
Book – Discovering Orff
Resource to check out at Music Is Elementary
Book – Elementary Ukulele
Book – Step It Down: Games, Plays, Songs, and Stories
Elephant Horn Instrument
King Frog Rasp – Instrument
Cricket Rasp – Instrument
Pig Rasp – Instrument
Week #14 — April 6th — Digital Learning and Lesson IdeasThis week I shared lesson ideas for digital learning lessons and some resources you might consider like books, video links, and apps. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Links to Resources for Creating Digital Lessons
Screencastify video tutorial – FREE Screen Recording Service
Website with HUGE list of book publishers and which ones allow digital read alouds!
My new website with lesson ideas, samples, resources, and more!
Mrs. Miracle’s Music Room Blog Posts
Links to Online Resources and places you can send students
List of videos that you might consider showing to students
Resources mentioned in the Video:
This World Music: Great Grooves Mixer
Found Sounds Online Video Lesson
Kitchen Orchestra Lesson from Music Rhapsody
Instrument Coloring Pages with Explanations
Rhythms from Around the House FREE Worksheet
Vocal Exploration PowerPoint Presentations
Week #15 — April 13th — Digital Learning and Lesson IdeasThis week I tried to answer some of your questions about digital learning lessons and resources. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Links to Resources for Creating Digital Lessons
List of Ideas to include in Digital Learning Lessons from AOSA
Website with HUGE list of book publishers and which ones allow digital read alouds!
My new website with lesson ideas, samples, resources, and more!
Mrs. Miracle’s Music Room Blog Posts
Links to Online Resources and places you can send students
List of videos that you might consider showing to students
Resources mentioned in the Video:
Digital Learning Lesson Plan Template and Organizer
Note Neighborhood Resources for Teaching/Reinforcing Note Value
Week #1 — August 5th — Focus on Back to SchoolThis week I shared some of my Back to School Plans. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Before the First Day of School
HP Instant Ink Program Referral Link
Back to School Bulletin Board Blog Post
Bulletin Board Ideas
Back to School Blog Posts
The First Day of School/First Rotation in Music Class
How to Make your own YARN BALL – Blog Post with Pictures and instructions
Link to podcast archive – Check out #12 for Back to School Name Games and #34/35 for Back to School lessons, ideas, tips, and tricks
Peanut Butter and Cupcake Book by Terry Border
Microphone System that I use from Amazon
Rechargeable Battery System with AA and AAA batteries
“King Frog” 8 ” Frog Rasp/Guiro from Music Is Elementary
Second Day of School/Second Rotation of Music Class
Blog Post about using the Instrument Families for Teams
Week #2 — August 12th — Focus on First Lesson LogisticsThis week I shared some of my Back to School Plans, Tips, and Tricks. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Resources to Keep Handy
Kids in Motion CD
Zar the Friendly Space Alien Book
“Itty Bitty Monsters” CD by Dino O’Dell
Music Is… Book by Brandon Stosuy
Because Book by Mo Willems
All of David’s Current favorite puppets in ONE list
Piglet Puppet by Folkmanis
Bee Puppet by Folkmanis
Videos to Use In Music Class
Week #3 — August 26th — Focus on Second GradeThis week I shared about my Second Grade lessons. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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General Resources
Video about Two Books for Hispanic Heritage Month
Finger Puppet/Thread Rack
Feel the Beat Book by Marilyn Singer
Resources from my K-5 Lesson Plans
Flitter the Butterfly Puppet
Lightening Ball – Audio Sensitive
Bee Puppet for Bee Bee Bumblebee Poem
Connect-A-Stretchy Band
Ideas on how to use the Stretchy Band
Peanut Butter and Jelly PowerPoint
Musical Monday Video with FULL 1st Grade Lesson on Peanut Butter & Jelly
Video about Fingerplays (Open Shut Them & Thumbkin)
Charlie Over the Ocean Resource
Kids In Motion CD by Greg and Steve
Mini Craft Sticks to use with rhythm lesson & Large Craft Sticks
Week #4 — September 2nd — Focus on First GradeThis week I shared about my First Grade lessons. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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General Resources
Video about Books for Hispanic Heritage Month
Puppets I Used Tonight & Links
The Squirrel Puppet
Tabby Cat Puppet (Tabitha for “Copy Cat” Poem)
Snowy the Owl (for singing voice)
Crab Puppet Substitute
Teaching the Four Voices with Puppets
Resources from my K-5 Lesson Plans
As American As Apple Pie by Kriske & DeLelles (authors of Gameplan)
Chicken on a Fencepost (Favorite Folk Song Kit)
Elementary Lesson Plan Template
Hop Old Squirrel Song
Old Brass Wagon (Favorite Folk Song Kit)
Robert Amchin’s YouTube Channel
Shanghai Chicken Blog Post from Amy Abbott
SOS Songs of the Sea by Lynn Kleiner
Sashay the Donut – New England Dancing Masters
Train Whistle Option
Week #5 — September 9th — Focus on Fourth GradeThis week I shared about my Fourth Grade lessons. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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General Resources
My Name is Celia Video – Book Read Aloud
Los Pollitos Video on YouTube
Hispanic Heritage Month Book List
Skeleton Keys from Amazon
Blog Post about Closet Key from “The Treble Classroom”
Closet Key Notation and Link to Holy Names University
As American As Apple Pie by Kriske & DeLelles (authors of Gameplan)
Chicken on a Fencepost (Favorite Folk Song Kit)
Week #6 — September 16th — Focus on KindergartenThis week I shared about my Kindergarten lessons. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Hispanic Heritage Month Book List
Resources from my Kindergarten Lesson
Gorilla Stuffed Animal for Matilda
The Squirrel Puppet
Tabby Cat Puppet (Tabitha for “Copy Cat” Poem)
Snowy the Owl (for singing voice)
Teaching the Four Voices with Puppets
SOS Songs of the Sea by Lynn Kleiner
Forest Vocal Exploration Slides
Resources from my K-5 Lessons
Jungle Beat by Lynn Kleiner
Note Neighborhood Resources
Seven Jumps comes from Disc 2 – Rhythmically Moving Full Set of CDs
Week #7 — September 30th — Focus on Third Grade/Folk DancingThis week I shared about my Third Grade lessons.You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Hispanic Heritage Month Book Blog Post
Resources for Lesson Planning
Lesson Plan Template
Song and Poem Map
Buying Books for the Music Room
My Amazon Wishlists of Books
BetterWorldBooks.com – Used Books Site
ThriftBooks.com – Used Books Site $35 Shipping Minimum
BookOutlet.com – NEW Books at Discount Prices
Resources for Folk Dance – Third Grade
Peter Amidon’s Almost Completely Random List of Dance Tips
Old Brass Wagon – Favorite Folk Song Set
Seven Jumps comes from Disc 2 – Rhythmically Moving Full Set of CDs
Sashay the Donut – New England Dancing Masters
Teaching Movement & Dance: A Sequential Approach to Rhythmic Movement – Phyllis Weikart
Lesson Plans for Creative Dance: Connecting With Literature, Arts, and Music – Sally Carline
Creative Dance for All Ages – Anne Green Gilbert
Week #8 — October 7th — Focus on Second GradeThis week I shared about my Second Grade lessons. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Hispanic Heritage Month Book Blog Post
Resources from my Second Grade Lessons
Video about Hand Drum process and procedure
Down the River Music and Teaching Process
Note Neighborhood Quarter Rest Resource
Drum Dream Girl Book
Resources from my K-5 Lessons
Itsy Bitsy Spider FFS Visuals Kit
Blog Post about Five Little Pumpkins
Linus and Lucy Pumpkin Video Clip
Blog Post about Singing Voice and “Enchanted”
Enchanted DVD for Singing Voice
Best Mariachi In the World Book
Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? Book
Blog Post about Pumpkin on the Vine
Los Machetes Stick Routine by Sanna Longden DVD
Blog Post about Winter/Holiday Musicals
Note Neighborhood – Eighth-Sixteenth Note Pairs
Tideo Favorite Folk Song Kit
Week #9 — October 14th — Focus on Third GradeThis week I shared about my Third Grade lessons. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Hispanic Heritage Month Book Blog Post
Resources from my Third Grade Lessons
Los Machetes Stick Routine by Sanna Longden DVD
Sashay the Donut Book
Resources from my K-5 Lessons
Blog Post about Five Little Pumpkins
Blog Post about Pumpkin on the Vine
Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything Book
Down the River Music and Teaching Process
Note Neighborhood Quarter Rest Resource
Blog Post about Winter/Holiday Musicals
Note Neighborhood – Eighth-Sixteenth Note Pairs
Tideo Favorite Folk Song Kit
Week #10 — October 21st — Focus on Fifth Grade & Orff InstrumentsThis week I shared about my Fifth Grade lessons with a focus on Orff Instruments and Procedures. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Resources from my Fifth Grade Lessons
Word Wall Cards from my Classroom
Note Neighborhood – Eighth-Sixteenth Note Pairs
Tideo Favorite Folk Song Kit
Blog Post about DIY Orff Instrument Visual
Frikywa Bell – African Thumb Bell
Blog Post about Firikyiwa
Turtle Puppet – Full Size —- Finger Puppet Version
Resources from my K-5 Lessons
Blog Post about Making your own Yarn Ball
Week #11 — October 28th — Focus on First Grade & Thanksgiving BooksThis week I shared about my First Grade Lessons and Thanksgiving Books. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Resources for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Books — Book List
Give Thanks for Music – Bulletin Board Set
The Rhythm of Life/Fall – Bulletin Board Set
Resources from my First Grade Lessons
“Music Dots” for Solfege Visual
Old King Glory Sheet Music
There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly — Book List
Resources from my K-5 Lessons
Squirrel Puppets (Large and Finger Puppets) in the “Favorite Puppet” List
Vocal Exploration Resources for All Occasions
Mallet Madness Book by Artie Almeida for “Body Director” Game
Blog Post about Making your own Yarn Ball
Week #12 — November 4th — Focus on Kindergarten & Christmas BooksThis week I shared about my Kindergarten Lessons and Christmas Books. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Resources for Christmas
Christmas Books — Book List
Sounds of the Season – Bulletin Board Set
Resources from my Kindergarten Grade Lessons
Thanksgiving Vocal Exploration
Blog Post about Beat Buddies (Beanie Babies)
Resources from my K-5 Lessons
Squirrel Puppets (Large and Finger Puppets) in the “Favorite Puppet” List
Run Turkey Run book by Diane Mayr
Old Black Fly book by Jim Aylesworth
Everything Stew Lesson Video from last year
Week #13 — November 11th — Focus on Thanksgiving Lessons & Nutcracker BooksThis week I shared about my Thanksgiving Lessons and Christmas Books. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Books for Hanukah/Christmas/Nutcracker
Winter Holiday Books — Book List
The Nutcracker by Susan Jeffers (my all time favorite)
Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker Suite by Anna Harwell Celenza
The Story Orchestra: The Nutcracker by Katy Flint
The Nutcracker in Harlem by T.E. McMorrow
The Nutcracker by Anna Milbourne (Usborne Books)
Resources from my Thanksgiving Lessons
Five Fat Turkeys Lesson Ideas
As I Came Over Yonder Hill Lesson Ideas
Run Turkey Run book by Diane Mayr
Old Black Fly book by Jim Aylesworth
Shoo Turkey Lesson Ideas
Grandma’s Table Interactive PDF game
Rhythm Sort with “Everything Stew” Poem
Treble Clef Adventure Thanksgiving Edition
Week #14 — November 18th — Focus on Family Folk Dance Night & 3rd GradeThis week I shared about my family folk dance night and focused on 3rd Grade lessons.You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Resources from my K-5 Lessons
Say Zoop book (Vocal Exploration) by Hervé Tulet
Shoo Turkey Lesson Ideas
Run Turkey Run book by Diane Mayr
Five Fat Turkeys Lesson Ideas
Grandma’s Table Interactive PDF game
Basset Hound Puppet
Sarasponda Favorite Folk Song Set
Rhythm Sort with “Everything Stew” Poem
Music Dots for solfege, body percussion, and more!
Sarasponda Movement/Rhythm Stick Video Tutorial
Week #15 — November 25th — Focus on December LessonsThis week I shared about my favorite lessons for December. You can find the video on my YouTube Channel here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
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Holiday Book List on Amazon
Resources from my K-5 Lessons
Snowman Shuffle Book by Christianne C. Jones
Twas Nochebuena Book by Roseanne Greenfield Thong
O Tannenbaum Blog Post
O Tannenbaum Favorite Folk Song Set
Twelve Days of Christmas Blog Post
Twelve Days of Christmas PowerPoint Resource
Twelve Days of Christmas Book by Emma Randall
Nutcracker DVD to Show to Students