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 about how I teach the poem “Bate Bate Chocolate” with explanations, visual aids, and video examples. 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:
Book about Making Hot Chocolate the Mexican Way
Molinillo for making Hot Chocolate
Video making Hot Chocolate
Fun video from PBS about making Hot Chocolate with Spanish and English
“Chocolate” by José-Luis Orozco from Smithsonian Folkways
Another fun video about making “Champurrado” (Mexican Hot Chocolate)
This week I shared about how I teach the song “Rattlin’ Bog” with explanations, visual aids, and my process. 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:
This week I shared about how I use the book “Drum Dream Girl” in class and for substitute teacher plans. 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:
Drum Dream Girl Book Companion Set
Drum Dream Girl – Book
All My Book Companion Resources
Other Books Mentioned:
The Girl Who Heard the Music
Listen: How Evelyn Glennie, a Deaf Girl, Changed Percussion
This week I shared about how I use the song “Crosstown – When Billy Was One” in class with lesson ideas and process. 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:
When Billy Was One – Musical Notation from Beth’s Notes
When Billy Was One – Video 1 Partner Actions
When Billy Was One – Video 2 Solo Actions and Alternate Words
When Billy Was One – Research on Pancocojams!
This week I shared about how my student teacher and I created a lesson with a poem and nonpitched percussion from scratch. 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:
TPT Gift Card Giveaway – Ends 2/6/24
Farm Themed Rhythm Cards
This week I shared about how my student teacher and I created a lesson for nonpitched percussion, rhythm reading, and dynamics. 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:
This week I shared the book “Sing and Dance in your Polka Dot Pants” and how I use it in my classroom and with substitute teachers. 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:
Two New Rhythm Sort Resources
Rhythm Sort – Zoo Animal Edition
Rhythm Sort – Outer Space Edition
Sing and Dance In Your Polka Dot Pants Book
Sing and Dance – Free Digital Content
Polka Dot Pants FREE Music Video on YouTube
This week I shared about lesson plan templates I’ve used over the years and thoughts about planning. 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:
Blog Post about My Original Lesson Plan Template
Lesson Plan Template with New Standards (Not Editable)
Multi-week Lesson Plan Template
Open Lesson Plan Template (I use for hour lessons)
Song and Poem Map to Document What I’ve Taught
This week I shared about my first day plans for beginning recorder players. 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:
Recorders from West Music
Sweet Pipes Magic Ordering System
Harmony Recorder Bag – Volume Discount!
Harmony Adjustable Soprano Next Strap
This week I shared about some basic skills building I do with my beginning recorder players. 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:
Yamaha Soprano Recorder (Wood Grain)
Yamaha Soprano Recorder (Brown)
Yamaha Tenor Recorder
This week I shared two different activities for recorder including poly spot matching and movement and Jigsaw Melodies. 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:
Poly Spots 9″ Rubber Circles Wide
Jigsaw Melodies Recorder Resource
This week I shared three different ways to practice and reinforce singing voice and the sol-mi interval with 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:
The Orff Source Books
Come Back Home My Little Chicks Student Demo Video
See the Puppets I used here!
This week I shared about my recent first grade concert called “Animals Gone Wild!” 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:
Zoo Pals Plates for Decoration
Matilda the Gorilla
Sweetly Sings the Donkey
The Big Corral
Farmer Brown Had a Cow
Little Bunny Foo Foo
Hunt the Cattle
Bow Wow Wow
This week I shared about how I help students decode a piece and look for patterns, similarities, and clues in written music. 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:
SUBMIT your QUESTIONS for the final Musical Mondays Video Next Week!
In the BAG by Janet Day
All Aboard the Recorder Express Vol 1 by Janet Day
All Aboard the Recorder Express Vol 2 by Janet Day
This week I talked through many of your questions about teaching elementary music. 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 Tonight:
The Musical Mondays Archives!
My Amazon Lists with Favorite Books
This week I shared about books and songs to add to and edit from 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:
Book – The Grumpy Fairies by Bethan Stevens
Sashay the Donut – New England Dancing Masters
David’s Book Lists – Check out New Books to Try!
Buying Discount Books – Blog Post
Do Your Ears Hang Low – Research
Wikipedia Article with links to lots of research
NPR Article with Info about Turkey in the Straw
This week I shared about books with Asian representation that you should use or lose. 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:
Book – Suki’s Kimono by Chieri Uegaki
Book with Asian Representation – List of Ideas!
David’s List of Fun Things to Add for Classroom Decor
Tikki Tikki Tembo – Research
Social Justice Books Article
Grace Lin Author’s Blog
We Have Kids Blog Post
This week I shared about how to get started using books for Hispanic and Latinx Heritage Month. I also talked about a call & response/attention getter to AVOID and why people use the terms Hispanic/Latino/Latinx 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:
Books to use:
Lola’s Fandango by Anna Witte
Salsa Lullaby by Jen Arena
List of Books for Hispanic & Latinx Heritage Month
Hispanic Latino Latinx Terminology – Research
Official Page – National Hispanic Heritage Month
Dept. of Ed – Hispanic Heritage Month
NPR Article about what term to use and why
A case for the term “Latinx” from the Human Rights Campaign
Super interesting conversation from the Duke Medical School
This week I shared some thoughts about social media, what to avoid, how to stay involved, and how to keep your head through all of it. 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 Every Moment Matters Facebook Group
David’s Cool Stool!
David’s Ever Growing List of Books featuring Asian American and Pacific Islanders
This week I shared some thoughts about Halloween – books to use, ideas to try out, and some things to avoid. 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:
Books referenced tonight:
List of Halloween Books
Creepy Carrots Book
Dia De Los Muertos Book by Roseanna Greenfield Thong
Modal Mosaic Book by Rob Amchin
Blog Posts Mentioned:
The Pumpkin on the Vine
Five Little Pumpkins
This week I shared some thoughts about perfectionism in education and how you might teach basic dictation of rhythm, body percussion, and melody. 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 Tonight:
Swing Arm Phone Mount Stand
Dry Erase Pockets
1000 Bingo chips for only $12
Solfege and Body Percussion Images in “Music Dots” Resource
This week I shared some thoughts about multiple ways to use children’s books in the classroom even if it feels tricky to include them in a natural way. 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:
Books Mentioned Tonight:
All my Favorite Books for Latinx & Hispanic Heritage Month
Sebi and the Land of Cha Cha Cha
**Sebi and the Land Cool Demo video!**
Rosa’s Song
When Angels Sing: The Story of Rock Legend Carl Santana
All the Way to Havana
This week I shared some thoughts about how to extend lessons to get the most out of your content. 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:
Books Mentioned Tonight:
Book with Native American/Indigenous Themes
The Pumpkin on the Vine Song – Blog Post
Video where I talk about “Dipidu” among other things
Dipidu Song Notation
This week I shared some thoughts about how to incorporate Native American History Month into your classroom in authentic ways. 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 Tonight:
Book with Native American/Indigenous Themes
Article from Smithsonian about Thanksgiving from an Indigenous Perspective
Article from Decolonizing the Music Room “Giving Cultural Context to Teaching Native American Music”
A map to help you find out which native lands you are on.
This week I shared about how I’ve changed and revamped my patriotic-themed concert over the 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:
Resources Mentioned Tonight:
Video about State-Themed Concert “Every State is Great”
Lights of Freedom – Song from Music K8
This week I shared about how to say no to things and why you should join in-person music teacher groups. 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 Tonight:
Paletero Man by Lucky Diaz
Paletero Man Song/Media Website
Frozen Treat Treble/Bass Clef Game
Find your Local Orff Chapter
This week I talked about using what you have to make your lessons really great – Thanksgiving Lesson Included! 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 Tonight:
Peacock Hand Puppet
Run Turkey Run BOOK
This week I talked about including holiday material into your lessons (or not) and explored with Orba! 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 Tonight:
Aiken Drum Favorite Folk Song Kit
Learn more about Orba 2 from Artiphon and save 15% when you use the code EDU2023
Watch a quick video about Orba
This week I talked through some thoughts about classroom instruments: Boomwhackers, recorder, and ukulele! 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 Tonight:
SUBMIT your QUESTIONS for the final Musical Mondays Video Next Week!
Online Course about How to Teach Ukulele
Simpson College Workshop – Jan. 20, 2024 – Information Here!
This week I talked through many of your questions about teaching elementary music. 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 Tonight:
The Musical Mondays Archives!