Ms. Lisa’s weekly music lessons
View a selection of video lessons below
We Can…Wednesday!
Lesson 25
We can do it! We can care! We can count! We can be anything we want to be! Join Ms. Lisa and Ms. Emily as they explore some of the fun and awesome things we (and you!) can do!
Wondrous Wednesday!
Lesson 24
Join Ms. Lisa and Ms. Emily as they dive into Wondrous Wednesday! Build a fort to explore in, make a magic wand and then use it to transform into different animals. But most importantly, learn to find the wonder inside of you!
Waiting Wednesday…
Lesson 23
Join Ms. Lisa, Ms. Emily and Ms. Kate as they... wait? Yes! Waiting can be so fun! ...but it’s definitely not easy. Let’s play while we wait for dinner, wait to hear “green light” so we can run so fast, wait to figure out how we feel and wait to hear the music so we can dance dance dance! With so much fun to be had... why wait?? Watch “Waiting Wednesday” as soon as you can!
Wacky Wednesday!
Lesson 22
Join Ms. Emily and Ms. Kate as we explore how silly and wacky things can make us special. Listen to a wacky instrument called the Otamatone, make funny sounds while reading a book, do some silly movements while dancing and find new ways to wear your socks!
Work From Home Wednesday!
Lesson 21
Join Ms. Lisa, Ms. Emily and Ms. Kate as they work from home! Children love copying everything the adults in their life do. So while so many of us are working from home why not explore that through music and play? Watch Ms. Lisa enjoy her summer job as a kayak guide and explore different occupations together. Use a box as a desk, draw along to “Rattlin’ Bog”, then work on letter sounds. Who knew there was so much fun to be had while working from home?!
Who, What When, Where, Why Wednesday!
Lesson 20
Join Ms. Lisa and Ms. Emily as they explore who, what, when, where and why. Help us answer... Where is Baby Chick? Who made that sound? Why is my friend nervous? and so much more!
Western Wednesday! Lesson 19
Join Ms. Lisa and Ms. Emily as they dive into Western Wednesday! Ride a horse, pan for gold, lasso your feelings and see a real life cattle drive!
Wilderness Wednesday! Lesson 18
Explore the wilderness with Ms. Lisa and Ms. Emily! Go on a scavenger hunt, explore a bog, move like different wild animals and stick around till the end to relax with a lullaby and beautiful images of the Neowise Comet!
Workout Wednesday! Lesson 17
Work out with Ms. Lisa and Ms. Emily! Learn to jump rope, go on a playground adventure, then cool down with some yoga!
Wake-Up Wednesday! Lesson 16
Join Ms. Lisa and Ms. Emily as they wake up and greet the day! Watch a beautiful sunrise, explore animals waking up on the farm and help Ms. Lisa figure out what sound keeps waking her up. Just make sure not to wake the wolf!!
Water Wednesday! Lesson 15
Join Ms. Lisa and Ms. Emily for Water Wednesday!! Play in and with water, pretend to ride in a kayak and practice memory skills with a super fun song!
Beat vs Rhythm Lesson 14
Join Ms. Lisa and Ms. Emily as they explore beat vs rhythm! Sing a familiar song with our new friends baby chick and the "wolf" (who is really Ms. Lisa's silly, sweet doggie Queenie), explore emotions, get your body moving with a super fun book and then relax while exploring the xylophone.
Silence Lesson 13
Join Ms. Lisa and Miss Emily as they explore beat vs rhythm! Sing a familiar song with our new friends baby chick and the "wolf” (who is really Ms. Lisa's silly, sweet doggie Queenie), explore emotions, get your body moving with a super fun book and then relax while exploring the xylophone.
Social & Emotional Skills Lesson 12
Join Ms. Lisa and her friends, Miss Haley and Miss Emily, as we focus on social & emotional skills! Learn to stand up for what’s right, find out what makes you special, practice a calm down strategy and dance with your favorite grown up! The only things you’ll need are a space to dance, your favorite grown up and an open heart that is willing to listen to friends.
High vs Low Lesson 11
Join Ms. Lisa and she explore high and low sounds and movements. Play with stuffed animals bunnies, take a walk with Ms. Lisa’s dog, Queenie, and find “puppet” as she hides from Ms. Lisa to avoid nap time!
Long vs Short Lesson 10
Join Ms. Lisa as she explores long and short sounds and movements! Feed a puppet veggies and fruits, play hide and seek with Old Molly Hare and stick around for the very end of class for our fun, yet calming, flashlight activity!
Fine & Gross Motor Skills Lesson 9
Engage fine and gross motor skills while writing in sand, going on a rock hunt, kicking a ball to knock down a tower made of blocks, playing with a flashlight and, of course, singing!
Speaking vs Singing Lesson 8
We all know Ms. Lisa loves to sing! But do we all know the difference between singing and speaking? Join Ms. Lisa as she explores voice types! We’ll learn a wordy song with fun visuals, play in the kitchen with our own pots and pans drum set, learn about friendship with our favorite dog and cat, then relax while we sing to the moon and the rising sun.
Fast vs Slow Lesson 7
Every child loves exploring fast and slow! This week’s lesson is no exception. Join Ms. Lisa for a very exciting music class where you get to learn the difference between fast and slow with Old Molly Hare and Mr. Tortoise! Watch Ms. Lisa drive her lawn tractor fast and slow, play a dance version of red light/green light, hear the old tale of “the Tortoise and the Hare” acted out with finger puppets, and stick around till the very end for a very special message from Ms. Lisa to all of her students. You won’t want to miss this one!!
Let’s Get Moving! Lesson 6
Join Ms. Lisa for a movement-focused music lesson! Get our bodies moving by imitating animals, playing with a ball and playing freeze dance! We will also explore a greenhouse, learn about fruits and vegetables and sing to our stuffed animals while we put them to sleep.
Soft vs Loud Lesson 5
Learn the difference between soft and loud using a ball, building blocks, belly buttons, imagination, and of course, music! This lesson also touches on Earth Day and how we can use music to learn different ways to take care of Mother Earth.
Materials are optional in this video but if you'd like to play along feel free to grab 3 balls, legos/building blocks, and a baby doll.
Silence Lesson 4
Explore silence with Ms. Lisa! Practice silence using echos, movement and props. Learn about a bird who loves silence called a “loon”. Stick around until the very end to experience silence in a beautiful, snowy wonderland. To play along all you need is a scarf and slippery socks.
Long vs Short Lesson 3
Join Ms. Lisa as she explores long VS short. Children are encouraged to sing long&short sounds, move around with long and short body movements, engage with different long and short materials to develop their creativity and play with Lucky the cat!
High vs Low
Lesson 2
Join Ms. Lisa as she explores high and low sounds and movements. Explore letters with an echo song. Learn to play a musical game with a ball, a cup and a cute doggie friend named Queenie. Then relax with your favorite baby doll or stuffed animal while exploring different ways to soothe a crying baby.
Beat vs Rhythm
Lesson 1
Join Ms. Lisa as she explores the difference between beat and rhythm. Learn a Japanese song about a firefly while playing with an adorable kitten. Then relax with some deep breathing as we sing about the wind.