Thanksgiving Themed Rhythm Detective for Whole or Small Groups
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast
Release Date: 11/10/2026
Thanksgiving Themed Rhythm Detective for Whole or Small Groups
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 11/9/26. This week I shared about how I get kids arranging and composing in groups as they work on becoming "Rhythm Detectives." If you’re not familiar with Musical Mondays, every Monday night at 7 p.m. Central 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...
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Turkeys in Disguise: Crafting a Lesson Based on a Book
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 11/2/26. This week I shared about how I craft lessons using books and the process behind "Turkeys in Disguise" with a nonpitched percussion improvisation lesson. If you’re not familiar with Musical Mondays, every Monday night at 7 p.m. Central 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,...
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Creepy Carrots Book with Body Percussion and Nonpitched Instruments
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 10/26/26. This week I shared about the book Creepy Carrots and how I incorpoate body percussion and nonpitched percussion instruments. If you’re not familiar with Musical Mondays, every Monday night at 7 p.m. Central 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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"Duck, Duck, Gobble" and Old King Glory
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 10/19/26. This week I shared about the book "Duck, Duck, Gobble," the song "Old King Glory" and tie ins with the "Old Lady Who Swallowed a Fly!" If you’re not familiar with Musical Mondays, every Monday night at 7 p.m. Central 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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Books to Teach the Four Voices
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 10/12/26. This week I shared three books that I love to use to teach the four voices. If you’re not familiar with Musical Mondays, every Monday night at 7 p.m. Central 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 podcast episode...
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FIVE Ways to Use Books in the Classroom
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 10/5/26. This week I shared five ways that I regularly use picture books in my classroom. If you’re not familiar with Musical Mondays, every Monday night at 7 p.m. Central 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 podcast...
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County Fair Food Explosion! Fried Foods and Super Smoothie Silliness
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 9/28/26. This week I shared about how I used food rhythm cards and a simple poem to explore rhythms and syllabification with my older students. If you’re not familiar with Musical Mondays, every Monday night at 7 p.m. Central 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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Tempo with Tideo - Making the Most of Every Lesson
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 9/21/26. This week I shared about how I use the song "Tideo" to teach body percussion, tempo, and partner work. If you’re not familiar with Musical Mondays, every Monday night at 7 p.m. Central 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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Improvisation with Food Words and a Book!
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 9/14/26. This week I shared an old lesson about a hungry dog and how I'm making it new again with pitched and nonpitched instrument improvisation. If you’re not familiar with Musical Mondays, every Monday night at 7 p.m. Central 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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Keep Rhythm Reading and Rhythm Practice Fresh!
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 9/8/26. This week I shared a few things that I'm doing to keep rhythm reading and practice fresh and exciting! If you’re not familiar with Musical Mondays, every Monday night at 7 p.m. Central 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...
info_outlineThis episode of the podcast is a replay containing the audio version of the Musical Monday LIVE video recorded on 11/9/26. This week I shared about how I get kids arranging and composing in groups as they work on becoming "Rhythm Detectives."
If you’re not familiar with Musical Mondays, every Monday night at 7 p.m. Central 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 podcast episode contains all the audio from the Musical Monday video, but if you’d like to see a replay of the video itself you can follow this link to the archived video on YouTube.