Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast

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#014: The Grizzly Bear Song and Chase Game Sep 15, 2017

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Watch out for BEARS! I'm singing my favorite bear song: "Grizzly Bear, oh Grizzly Bear, sleeping in a cave" and talking about the different games you can use with it. I also give a few tips and ideas about how to set up a music teacher web page/blog and what items you might want to include. Resources mentioned in the podcast: Teacher Website Blog Post: http://bit.ly/2h5tI91 Blog Post about teaching the four voices with puppets: http://bit.ly/2h5plr3 Forest Animal Vocal Explorations: http://bit.ly/2xoqB1Z My Facebook Page: bit.ly/2kliYEv

#013: Tideo a.k.a. Pass One Window Aug 27, 2017

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One song, multiple dances, lots of options for lessons! Check out this episode to learn about 15 different ways to teach the song "Tideo" also known as "Pass One Window." I'll also talk about one of the ways that I divide up classes into teams/families. Resources mentioned in the podcast: Mailing List: http://eepurl.com/bMm9bD Instrument Families for Classroom Management: http://bit.ly/2gfUtau Folk Song Set for Tideo: http://bit.ly/2wgq5AN Rob Amchin's Video for Tideo: http://bit.ly/2iALcKV Anthony Meehl's video for Tideo: http://bit.ly/2w9R2I1 My Facebook Page: bit.ly/2kliYEv

#012: Back to School Name Games Aug 07, 2017

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It's Back to School season! This episode includes a variety of ideas to use during your first few weeks back including some "name games" and tips to help you get started and organized. Resources mentioned in the podcast: My website: http://bit.ly/DavidRowMMM My Instagram: http://bit.ly/2lLe6Wy My Facebook "Videos" Page: http://bit.ly/2pz95SM

#011: Alabama Gal May 01, 2017

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This episode includes a variety of ideas to use with the folk song "Alabama Gal." I'll sing through the song, talk about how you might teach the folk dance, and give ideas for extension and "next step" activities. You won't want to miss my teacher tips/rant about the "Magic of Mallets." I hope to give you some ideas about how to incorporate mallets for day-to-day use in your classroom. Resources mentioned in the podcast: Alabama Gal FREE Folk Song Set: http://bit.ly/2p2uCCs My Instagram: http://bit.ly/2lLe6Wy My Facebook "Videos" Page: http://bit.ly/2pz95SM

#010: The Instrument Bunny Apr 09, 2017

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This episode talks all about "The Instrument Bunny" and a ton of fun activities that can connect with this silly little rabbit! I'll take you through my lesson and give some ideas for extensions activities. I'll also share some great ideas to use with pool noodles (they're on sale right now!) in the music classroom! Resources mentioned in the podcast: Pool Noodles ideas from Tracy King: http://bit.ly/2oPDizE My blog about the Instrument Bunny: http://bit.ly/2ofywrY My Easter/Bunny resources: http://bit.ly/2piyoHt Angie Kelton's awesome Rabbit Rhythm resources: http://bit.ly/2oPxF4m

#009: John the Rabbit Mar 19, 2017

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This episode includes a variety of ideas to use with the folk song "John the Rabbit." I'll sing through the song, talk through some variations and adaptations you could make, and give ideas for extension and "next step" activities. I'll also share about a fun, easy, and FREE manipulative you can make when teaching young kiddos steady beat: "Magic Snowballs" Resources mentioned in the podcast: Snowball Steady Beat blog post: http://bit.ly/2nSoJH5 John the Rabbit Favorite Folk Song Kit: http://bit.ly/2mFDYlm Folkmanis Dutch Rabbit Puppet: http://amzn.to/2nG9d1o

#008: I Caught A Leprechaun Mar 09, 2017

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In this episode I share some lesson ideas to teach the silly song "I Caught a Leprechaun." This is a great song for K-1 and provides an easy way to add finger cymbals! I'll also share my favorite (and FREE) video to use when teaching piano and forte! Resources mentioned in the podcast: Videos for students page: http://bit.ly/2mkYSHW Bjork's Video: http://bit.ly/1gvAOHG My blog post about the Leprechaun Song: http://bit.ly/2m15QQK

#007: Instrument Petting Zoo Feb 27, 2017

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Learn about how to make an Instrument Petting Zoo work for you! I'll talk about preparation, what to expecting during the zoo, follow-up ideas, and lots of organizational tips to make your petting zoo a great experience. Resources mentioned in the podcast: My Instagram: http://bit.ly/2lLe6Wy Instrument Petting Zoo Kit: http://bit.ly/2mAEEsW Petting Zoo Blog Post: http://bit.ly/2l1FaDJ

#006: I've Been to Harlem Feb 20, 2017

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I share some lesson ideas to teach the folk song "I've Been to Harlem" aka "Turn the Glasses Over" I'll sing through the song, give some background, share a couple dance options, and also talk about how to incorporate the "cup routine." I'll also share three of my favorite iPad apps to use in the classroom! Resources mentioned in the podcast: I've Been to Harlem FFS Set: bit.ly/2m2l35h My Facebook Page: bit.ly/2kliYEv Incredibox (web): bit.ly/KbzzUI Incredibox (app): apple.co/23InJVc TuneTrain: apple.co/2kOyOTa iDoceo: bit.ly/1yc1ky5

#005: On Top of Old Smokey Feb 14, 2017

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I share some lesson ideas to teach the famous folk song "On Top of Old Smokey." It's great for Valentine's Day (as it's a love song) or any time of year. You'll also hear me talk about the parody song "On Top of Spaghetti" and I'll share my favorite tip to save your sanity when teaching choreography for your grade-level concerts! Resources mentioned in the podcast: R&L Posters: http://bit.ly/2kNbfh5 Old Smokey FFS Set: http://bit.ly/2l9iWPG My Facebook Page: http://bit.ly/2kliYEv

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