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 process for teaching “William Had Seven Sons” for my primary grades. 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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William Had Seven Sons Notation
Willum Had Seven Sons Video Example
Fun Complicated Body Percussion/Actions
This week I shared my process for teaching “Stepping Out On the Town” with first graders. 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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Lyrics and Explanation for The Song
Hilarious Video Recording of the song
This week I shared my process for “Old Betty Larkin” with older grades including a stealing dance. 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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Old Betty Larkin – Notation and Notes
Old Betty Larkin – Recording of Jean Richie
Old Betty Larkin – Dance Demo
This week I shared about the book Trombone Shorty (among others) and how I use it in my classroom. 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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**FREE PD Online This Weekend! – The Music Room Meetup with Aileen Miracle **
Trombone Shorty Book by Troy Andrews
Trombone Shorty Book Companion Teacher Resource from TPT
Black History Month Book Recommendation List
All of my Book Companion Resource Kits
This week I shared about rhythmic building bricks (or building blocks) and a few ways to use them in 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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Rhythm Sort Resources – All
Rhythm Sort – Food
Rhythm Sort – Fall Food
Rhythm Sort – Ocean
Some of my Interactive Rhythm Games
Orchid Mantis Puppet from Folkmanis
Elementaria – Book by Gunild Keetman
Discovering Keetman – by Jane Frazee
This week I shared about how I teach the song “She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain” and some books/resources I use. 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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She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain Book by Jonathan Emmett
She’ll Be Coming Round Sing-a-long Video on YouTube
This week I shared about some of the books I’m using for Women’s History Month and how you might incorporate them into your classroom. 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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List with some of my favorite books for Women’s History Month
Book Companion Resource Kits
This week I shared about how I’m having my students compose with sixteenth note variations and animals names. 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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Poem about Dogs by Judith Viorst
Zoo Animal Themed Rhythm Sort
Elemental Form Letter Cards
Come learn with me this summer!
Level I – Orlando June 1-12
Level II – St. Louis July 6-17
This week I shared about how I’m getting my kiddos reading rhythms with an ocean themed resource (ideas for whole group or centers). 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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Read the Rhythm to Explore the Ocean – Under the Sea Rhythm Centers
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Level I – Orlando June 1-12
Level II – St. Louis July 6-17
This week I shared about a song I’m using in my upcoming forest/mountain themed concert and the exploration process I used to teach it. 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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Folkmanis “Wise Owl” Puppet
Lynn Kleiner’s Book “My Trip to the Mountains”
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Level I – Orlando June 1-12
Level II – St. Louis July 6-17
This week I shared about the song “Draw Me a Bucket of Water” the resources I use, my teaching process, and some adaptations for movement. 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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Draw Me a Bucket of Water – Favorite Folk Song Set
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Level I – Orlando June 1-12
Level II – St. Louis July 6-17
This week I shared about the song “Teddy bear, teddy bear” the resources I use, my teaching process, and some adaptations for vocal exploration. 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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Songbird in the Light: A Picture Book
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Level I – Orlando June 1-12
Level II – St. Louis July 6-17
This week I shared about my recent first grade concert, the songs I used, staging details, and more. 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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Song List for the Concert:
Drivin’ in My Car – Click here to see the process of how I taught this
I Love the Mountains
PB&J – Peanut Butter & Jelly Song
Ode to a Marshmallow
Let Us Chase the Squirrel
Grizzly Bear
She’ll Be Coming Round the Mountain – Click here to see the process of how I taught this
Wireless Transmitter I use for my Electric Uke
Come learn with me this summer!
Level I – Orlando June 1-12
Level II – St. Louis July 6-17
This week I shared about an “Engine Engine, No. 9” book I found and the lesson I use for the song “Johnny Get Your Hair Cut.” 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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Engine, Engine, No. 9 by Stephanie Calmenson
Notation for “Johnny Get Your Hair Cut”
This week I shared about using mallets on “Bounce High, Bounce Low” with Kindergarten and the book “Sound!” 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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Sound: Discovering the Vibrations We Hear by Olga Fadeevaa
What is K-pop Bulletin Board Set on TPT
Bounce High, Bounce Low Musical Notation
“Bounce” book by Doreen Cronin
This week I shared about using rhythm sticks with multiple grades, what sticks you might want to buy, and how I use “The Teacher Pattern” with my students. 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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12″ Ribbed Rhythm Sticks
Colorful 12″ Rhythm Sticks
10″ Solid Lummi Sticks
Hollow Plastic Lummi Sticks
This week I shared about K-Pop, some important information about the genre, and groups you should check out if you want to connect better with your students. 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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What is K-Pop? A Kpop Bulletin Board to Explain the Genre
Music Video “Homework” Watch and Explore
“Dynamite” MV by BTS
“The Feels” MV by Twice
“How You Like That” Performance Video by BLACKPINK
“Maniac” MV by StrayKids
“Magic” Performance Video by TXT
“That That” Live Performance Video by PSY and Suga of BTS
This week I shared about how I integrate the “cup game” into my lessons including a folk song and a tie in with K-pop Demon Hunters! 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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What is K-Pop? A Kpop Bulletin Board to Explain the Genre
Turn the Glasses Over/I’ve Been to Haarlem Favorite Folk Song
Cup Song with K-Pop Demon Hunters – VIDEO
Super Amazing Cup Video To Show to Students
This week I shared about the book Lola’s Fandango and how you might use in in the classroom or with 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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FREE Music Room Meetup Focused on Neurodivergent Students
Lola’s Fandango – Book Listing
Other Books for Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
This week I shared about the book La Guitarrista and how you might use in in the classroom and some videos you might pair with it. 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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Brand new FREE Resource for Door Decoration – Spread Joy!
La Guitarrista – Book Listing
Paletero Man Musical Mondays Video
Other Books for Hispanic/Latinx Heritage Month
Videos of Female Guitarists
Tina S – Pink Floyd – Comfortably Numb Solo Cover
Ellen Plays – PINK PANTHER Theme (Bass Line)
Ellen Plays – Peter Gabriel – Sledgehammer (BASS LINE)
Ellen’s TOP 10 Favorite BASS LINES
This week I shared details about my upcoming 4th grade concert called “Trailblazers and Tall Tales” along with a new book from the Book Fair. 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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Brand new FREE Resource for Door Decoration – Spread Joy!
Tala Learns to Siva by Kealani Netane
Songs Featured in the Concert:
An Adventure from Music K8 Vol. 14 No. 3
Lights of Freedom – Song from Music K8
Clementine Folk Song
Sweet Betsy From Pike Folk Song
John Henry Favorite Folk Song Kit
This week I shared details about some books you might consider for Native American Heritage Month (coming up in November). 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:
This week I shared about how I teach the folk song “Old Woman Skin and Bone.” 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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Autumn Leaves – Music T-shirt from Musically Minted
Candy Corn Christmas! (A Candy Corny Story)
Old Woman Skin and Bone – Favorite Folk Song Teacher Kit
Favorite Folk Songs BUNDLE – SPOOK Pack Teacher Kits for Halloween
This week I shared about how I use “poison rhythm” games in my classroom – this time with a K-pop Demon Hunters theme! 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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K-Pop Rhythm Hunters – All Resources
Books Mentioned Tonight
Mamiachi & Me: My Mami’s Mariachi Band
Adela’s Mariachi Band
This week I shared about how I created a lesson with improvisation, accompaniment, and student choice on the pitched percussion instruments. 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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Making Music – Thanksgiving Music Ed Advocacy Bulletin Board – Natl. Standards
K-Pop Rhythm Hunters – All Resources
Musically Minted Finds!
See the New Holiday Collection – Coming Nov 7th
Solfege Lanyard from Musically Minted
Rhythm Sort – Fall Food Festival Edition
Rhythm Sort – Farm Edition
This week I shared a quick recap about my 4th grade concert and my “who sang it better” lesson for the week after a concert. 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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From Screen to Stage – The Real Life Magic of K-Pop Bulletin Board
K-Pop Rhythm Hunters – All Resources
Musically Minted Finds!
See the New Holiday Collection – While Supplies Last!
This week I shared about how I review different drone or “bordun” patterns with kids for accompaniment on pitched percussion instruments. 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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Leave your End-of-Semester QUESTIONS for me here!
From Screen to Stage – The Real Life Magic of K-Pop Bulletin Board
K-Pop Rhythm Hunters – All Resources
Musically Minted Finds!
See the New Holiday Collection – While Supplies Last!
This week I shared some Nutcracker-inspired ideas for instrument exploration on the Orff/pitched percussion instruments. 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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Musically Minted Finds!
See the New Holiday Collection – While Supplies Last!