#030: Orff Schulwerk & Ukulele with guest Lorelei Batislaong
Make Moments Matter: A Music Education Podcast
Release Date: 04/15/2018
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
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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...
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5 Things to Leave for an Elementary Music Substitute Teacher
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 8/31/26. This week I shared five things that can be left to help a substitute teacher in an elementary music 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...
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Transition Songs, Poems, and Attention Getters!
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 8/24/26. This week I shared some transitions songs, poems, and “attention getters.” 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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Composition/Arranging with Rhythmic Building Bricks
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 5/4/26. This week I shared three different things you can do with rhythmic building brick cards. 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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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...
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