#030: Orff Schulwerk & Ukulele with guest Lorelei Batislaong
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast
Release Date: 04/15/2018
Bring a Grownup to Music Class Recap
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/27/26. This week I shared about my kindergarten informance that I call "Bring a Grownup to Music." If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to kids. This...
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First Grade Concert Recap: Into the Wild
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/20/26. This week I shared about my recent Forest/Mountain themed first grade concert, the songs I used, staging details, and more. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach...
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Teddy Bear: Vocal Improvisation and Exploration
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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/13/26. This week I shared about the song "Teddy bear, teddy bear" the resources I use, my teaching process, and some adaptations for vocal exploration. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and...
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Draw Me a Bucket of Water - Teaching Process and Adaptations
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 4/6/26. 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. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process...
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Driving In My Car - Forest-themed Movement Exploration
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/30/26. 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. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I...
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Rhythm Reading Ocean Style! Small Groups and Centers
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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/23/26. This week I shared about how I'm getting my kiddos reading rhythms with an ocean themed resource (ideas for whole group or centers). If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that...
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Improvising with Complex Rhythms and Animal Names
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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/9/26. This week I shared about how I'm having my students compose with sixteenth note variations and animals names. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach the lesson to...
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Books for Women's History Month (and how to use them)!
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast
This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 3/3/26. 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. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process...
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She'll Be Coming Down the Mountain Lesson Process
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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/23/26. This week I shared about how I teach the song "She'll Be Coming Round the Mountain" and some books/resources I use. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to...
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Rhythmic Building Bricks - How and When to Use Them!
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This episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 2/16/26. This week I shared about rhythmic building bricks (or building blocks) and a few ways to use them in lessons. If you’re not familiar with musical Mondays, every Monday night at 8 p.m. Eastern time I go live on Facebook and Instagram to share about the lessons that I’m using in class with my students. I give a recap of my K-5 lessons and then do a deep dive about one grade level and share the books, instruments, songs, and process that I use to teach...
info_outlineIn this episode I’m talking with Lorelei Batislaong about Orff Schulwerk. In our conversation we talk primarily about how the ukulele can be introduced using the Orff approach and some tips, tricks, and lesson ideas for incorporating ukulele into your lessons. Resources mentioned in the podcast: AOSA Music Advocacy Resources: http://aosa.org/resources/advocacy/ Ukulele Underground: http://bit.ly/2vfXf6u Amazing Slow Downer App: http://bit.ly/2qzT7Je Ukulele Companion App: https://apple.co/2IXigEZ American Orff Schulwerk Association Website: http://AOSA.org