On this page you’ll find all the books, games, resources, links, and extras that I talked about in my Musical Mondays LIVE videos. Please be aware that some of the links shared below are “Affiliate Links,” meaning that should you purchase something I suggest I would earn a small percentage for referring you to the product. If you have any questions about anything linked below please email me at MakeMomentsMatter@gmail.com
This week I shared my lessons for using popsicle sticks for rhythm dictation. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Mini Craft Sticks – 1.5″ long 120 count
Regular Craft Sticks – 4.25″ long 1,000 count
This week I shared about how to find, choose, and use children’s books in your classroom. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Discount Book Websites:
BetterWorldBooks.com
ThriftBooks.com
ABEBooks.com
BookOutlet.com
HPB.com
Books I referenced:
Drum City by Thea Guidone
Peanut Butter and Cupcake by Terry Border
Walking Eagle: The Little Comanche Boy by Ana Eulate
Bach to the Rescue by Tom Angleberger
The Oboe Goes Boom Boom Boom by Colleen Af Venable
Squeak, Rumbe, Whomp! WHomp! WHomp by Wynton Marsalis
My Book Lists:
Find all my favorite books listed in different categories here!
This week I shared about how to create rhythmic poems and body percussion pieces to go along with books. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Discount Book Websites:
BetterWorldBooks.com
ThriftBooks.com
ABEBooks.com
BookOutlet.com
HPB.com
Books I referenced:
Creepy Carrots! by Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown
The Pigeon Finds A Hot Dog! by Mo Willems
My Book Lists:
Find all my favorite books listed in different categories here!
This week I shared about how to use visual aids to help students understand melodies and song form. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Resources mentioned in this video:
As American As Apple Pie Lesson Book
Orff Instrument Clip Art w/ Bar Visuals
This week I shared about the dance “Pata Pata” and how to teach students to look for similarities and differences. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Resources mentioned in this video:
A little history of the Pata Pata Dance
Miriam Makeba Live on the Ed Sullivan Show
“Mama Africa” book about Miriam Makeba
Teaching Movement & Dance by Phyllis Weikart
This week I shared some ideas about how to look for jobs, network with colleagues, and set up a portfolio to share with potential employers. Facebook LIVE decided to cut out mid-video so you’ll have to follow the link in the first video to see it all! You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Resources mentioned in this video:
David’s Digital Portfolio – SeeDavidTeach.Weebly.com
Finding your local Orff Chapter
This week I shared some ideas about how to interview for a job, sample questions you might be asked, and things to consider asking your interviewer! You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Resources mentioned in this video:
David’s Digital Portfolio – SeeDavidTeach.Weebly.com
Facebook Group Sample Questions Thread
This week I shared how I planned, prepped, and pulled off my recent second grade concert themed around food! You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Resources mentioned in this video:
Previous Musical Monday Video Explaining How I came up with the poems for the books I used
Video Lesson Recap for “Everything Stew” Poem
Rhythm Sort Cards – Food
Rhythm Sort Cards – Fall Foods
Mrs. Murphy’s Chowder Favorite Folk Song Set
Creepy Carrots! by Aaron Reynolds and Peter Brown
The Pigeon Finds A Hot Dog! by Mo Willems
Pizza Love Song from Music K8
This week I shared about how I used a “challenge rhythm” at the beginning of class for grades 1-5 to focus the lesson and bring in new concepts. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Resources mentioned in this video:
Orff Level I in Orlando This Summer – DETAILS!
Bulletin Board Giveaway! Ends 3/6 at Midnight!
Music Notation Font – There are many options out there
Solfege Hands Signs in my “Music Dots” resource
This week I shared about how I use one recorder resource as a warmup, in large group work, and in centers. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Resources mentioned in this video:
Orff Level I in Orlando This Summer – DETAILS!
Jigsaw Melodies – Resource for Recorder
Fishin’ for a Melody Recorder Resource
Swing Arm Phone Mount for Desk
This week I shared a simple idea about using nonpitched percussion instruments with rhythm reading that could be used with any grade. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Resources mentioned in this video:
Enter the TPT Gift Card Giveaway
Visit my TPT Store (on SALE 3/28-3/29)
Orff Level I in Orlando This Summer – DETAILS!
Try the Note Neighborhood FREE!
Drum Shaker from Luminote
This week I shared songs, costumes, and other details about my recent first grade concert called “Going to the Farm.” You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Resources mentioned in this video:
Block Posters Website
Chicken Hat
Songs in the Concert:
Down on Grandpa’s Farm
Sweetly Sings the Donkey
Five Little Ducks
Hunt the Cattle
Come Back Home My Little Chicks
Old McDonald
Farmer Brown’s Cow
BINGO
This week I shared about my concerts from this school year and how I plan for future years. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Join us in Fayetteville, AR this weekend 4/15/23 for a workshop with the Northwest Arkansas Travelers Orff Chapter. Learn more here!
Previous Musical Mondays Videos about Concerts 22-23 SY:
2nd Grade – Food Themed
1st Grade – Farm Themed
4th Grade – States Themed
This week I shared about how I organize, teach, and pull off a family folk dance night. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Resource Mentioned Tonight:
Book – The Girl Who Heard the Music
Teaching Movement & Dance – Weikart
New England Dancing Masters Books
This week I shared about five different lessons you can use with older grades at the end of the year. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Resource Mentioned Tonight:
Ukulele Online Course
QR/Interactive Games
Power of Music in Film
Star Wars IX Trailer without Sound
Star Wars IX Trailer with Original Sound
Cup Game with the song “I’ve Been to Harlem”
This week I shared my lessons for fourth grade. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Book – The Lion on the Bus
Blog Post from PancocoJams about Chester Song
Jump In Jump Out and other name Games Blog from Aileen Miracle
This week I shared a book about Dolly Parton and my Kindergarten Lessons for the first two weeks of school. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Book – Dolly! The Story of Dolly Parton and her Big Dream
“Peter” the Rabbit Puppet
This week I shared my lessons for Third Grade with a focus on the song “Mama Lama” and note creation. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Written Notation for Mamalama Song
Smithsonian Folkways Recording of Mamalama song
This week I shared my lessons for First Grade with a focus on the song “Farmer Brown Had a Cow” and “Grizzly Bear” and a look at the book “Leave Me Alone.” You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Here’s a link to my new online course all about puppets in the elementary music classroom!
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Farmer Brown’s Cow Puppet
Grizzly Bear Puppet
“Leave Me Alone” Book by Vera Brosgol
This week I shared my lessons for Second Grade with a focus on the song “1, 2, 3 O’Leary” and rhythm identification in food words You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Here’s a link to my new online course all about puppets in the elementary music classroom!
Resources I used in the video tonight:
1, 2, 3 O’Leary music notation
How to Make a Yarn Ball Blog Post
Picnic Panic Interactive Game
This week I shared my lessons for First Grade with a focus on the song “Head and Shoulders Baby” and books and videos for LatinX & Hispanic Heritage Month. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Here’s a link to my new online course all about puppets in the elementary music classroom!
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Head and Shoulders Baby – Sheet Music/Notation
Book – The Best Mariachi In the World
Book – Miguel and the Grand Harmony
Videos where I read through Books for Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month
“What Is Mariachi?” Video – Netflix TV Show on YouTube
Un Poco Loco Video Video – Disney Channel on YouTube
This week I shared a few lesson ideas for Kdg, 1st, and 2nd with a focus on vocal exploration, “An Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly,” and musical occupations. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Here’s a link to my new online course all about puppets in the elementary music classroom!
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Squirrel Finger Puppet OR Hand Puppet
Vocal Exploration – Forest Theme
Book List – All the Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly Books I know
Who’s in the Lift – Video Series from Sydney Opera House
This week I shared a few ideas about books related to dance, the Nutcracker, and Thanksgiving to use in the classroom. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Here’s a link to my new online course all about puppets in the elementary music classroom!
Resources I used in the video tonight:
All my Book Lists in one Place – Amazon
Liberate Your Bookshelf – Independent Bookseller
Charlotte and the Nutcracker
List of Nutcracker Book Recommendations
A Dance Like Starlight
Dancing in the Wings
Tallchief: America’s Prima Ballerina
Maria Tallchief: The First Native American Ballerina
Gobble Gobble Crash!
This week I shared a few ideas about concerts and gave details about my upcoming 4th grade concert about the 50 States. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Here’s a link to my new online course all about puppets in the elementary music classroom!
The Songs in My Concert Program
Hats Off To America – Will add publication Details Soon.
Deep In The Heart of Texas
You Are My Sunshine
Give My Regards to Broadway
Clementine
Home on the Range
Home on the Range Extra Resource Kit
What Did Delaware?
The Lights of Freedom
The 50 Nifty United States as sung by Lin-Manuel Miranda
This week I shared lesson ideas for first grade with BINGO and moving to the temple blocks. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Here’s a link to my new online course all about puppets in the elementary music classroom!
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Google Drive Folder for Curriculum Documents
Dance instructions for the NEW Bingo
This week I shared lesson ideas for second grade with Aiken Drum and a few ideas for books in primary grades. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Here’s a link to my new online course all about puppets in the elementary music classroom!
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Aiken Drum Favorite Folk Song Set
Book – The Parrot Song by Édouard Manceau
Book – One Day in the Eucalyptus, Eucalyptus Tree by Daniel Bernstrom
This week I shared some of my favorite free digital resources from symphonies and bands to enhance lessons. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Here’s a link to my new online course all about puppets in the elementary music classroom!
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Book – The Christmas Pine
St. Louis Symphony Orchestra – All Teacher Resources
Portland Youth Philharmonic – Meet the Instruments
Army Field Band – Instrument Demonstration
London Symphony Orchestra – Concerts from All Angles
Dallas Symphony Orchestra – Symphony Resources
This week I shared some of my lesson ideas for primary grades with a focus on Nutcracker March and Food Rhythms. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Resources I used in the video tonight:
All my favorite Nutcracker Books in one list
Video Lesson Recap for “Everything Stew” Poem
Rhythm Sort Cards – Food
Rhythm Sort Cards – Fall Foods
Interactive Game – Grandma’s Table
Interactive Game – Sixteenth Notes & Food
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. You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Favorite Folk Song Kit – The Dreidel Song
The Hanukkah Hop – Book by Erica Silverman
The Mulberry Bush Printed Music
This week I shared some of my lesson ideas for fourth grade and my process for teaching the song “Twelve Days of Christmas.” You can find the video on my FB here. Here’s a quick recap of all the links, resources, and references I talked about during the video:
Resources I used in the video tonight:
Twelve Days of Christmas with Real Animal Pictures and Sounds
Favorite Carol Kit – Twelve Days of Christmas
The Twelve Days of Christmas – Book by Emma Randall
Twelve Days of Christmas NEW Variation Worksheet Freebie
Twelve Days of Christmas Videos:
Dancing Guys – New Move for each Verse
Muppets and John Denver
Light Up House to Muppet Version of the Song