David Row of Make Moments Matter Music Education Teachers

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David Row of Make Moments Matter Music Education Teachers

About a year or ago I stumbled across David Row and his Make Moments Matter Blog.  I reached out to him and sent him some connect-a-stretchy bands to play and experiment with.  I love getting connected with people and now this connection brings you a fantastic giveaway, valued at $296.50!

David Row from Make Moments Matter and Bear Paw Creek Team Up

Why Make Moments Matter?

I love the heart behind what David is doing. From his “About Me” page he shares why his website is named Make Moments Matter:

” Why Make Moments Matter?

Why is this website called ‘Make Moments Matter’?  Isn’t it supposed to be about music?  “Make Moments Matter” is one of my three main classroom rules (read about them here) and a phrase that helps to guide my life.  As music education teachers we constantly shape the lives of the students we teach through what we share with students and how we react to them.  Here is what I tell my students and what I would share with all of you:

“Don’t waste an opportunity.  Sometimes you only get one chance to do something.  When you get your chance, don’t be scared.  Don’t be overwhelmed.  Don’t run off crying before you try.  You can do it!  Take a chance and do your best.”

I LOVE this!  I call this being intentional in your relationships.  It’s really what life is made for!

Read on to see what you can enter to win!

First I have to share this great video that he shared showcasing scarves, xylophones, and the connect-a-stretchy band using Lynn Kleiner’s “The Waves”.

https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1948644511874163

 

The Goods

After reading his “Ultimate Classroom Wishlist” I reached out to David to see if had a stretchy band – and after finding out he didn’t, sent the connect-a-stretchy bands his way!  So, I’m going to include some of his suggestions from that list of resources that Bear Paw Creek carries.

  • THE GIVEAWAY
  • 3 Connect-a-Stretchy Bands (equals a large when buckled together) $75
  • 30 Scarves $50
  • 30 Primary Ribbon Wrist Streamers  $125
$10
 I love teaching creative movement but find that sometimes students need a little support to understand the abstract concepts involved.  Through the use of the PowerPoint lessons, lesson extension activities, and pathway flash cards, students should be able to identify, mimic, and create their own movement pathways. This resource kit was created to help students and teachers think about pathways (floor path) and the possibilities for creative movement.
$4
60 different locomotor and nonlocomotor movement words to inspire, instruct, and reference! These easy to print cards are perfect for a movement word wall in the music room, gym, or dance studio. Use the words to inspire kids and give them a springboard as they create new dances and movement pieces. Great for a word wall or use as flash cards.
$15
Here are some of my all-time favorite folk songs with frontier and westward expansion themes bundled with all the resources that I use to teach the song.  This “Favorite Folk Song” kit is intended to help you teach the folk song and reinforce historical content and vocabulary at the same time.  The set can be printed out and posted on a bulletin board or used as reference cards as you teach the lesson. I know there are some folks on carts or who primarily use digital projectors so I’ve included a PowerPoint format of the set as well.
$17.50
This resource is a fun addition for any class that is exploring their vocal range and the connections between high/low. Each PDF includes 15 exploration pages including 5 “make your own” vocal slides. Children can use their voices to match the path of the characters in the PDF and even get the chance to create their own paths!
Unique Action Songs Lessons Dynamic Movement Connect-a-Stretchy Band Miss Carole MacSoup Librarians
Chiffon Scarves Twelve Colors Red Orange Yellow Green Lime Royal Blue Sky Blue Purple Lavendar Pink Black and White
Top Sensory Integration Activities Chiffon Nursing Home Fabric Wrist Scrunchie Rainbow Chiffon Streamers Let's Play Music
Vocal Explorations Bundle David Row Make Moments Matter Music Teacher
Pathways for Creative Movement David Row Make Moments Matter Middle School Music Teachers
Movement Word Wall Music Dance Special Needs Educators
Great American Frontier - Favorite Folk Song Bundle
Janet Stephens

Janet Stephens

Janet is the founder, designer, and one of the seamstresses behind Bear Paw Creek's made in the USA line of creative movement props, and bags. She is passionate about her faith, family, and loves the journey of learning and growing this life provides.