INFANT THROUGH SCHOOL AGEWe had a ton of fun with tambourines today! The kids always enjoy reviewing quarter notes and rests, and we practiced playing and resting on the beat. We also sang a few fun songs with the tambourines, like "Tap All Around" (a variation of "Walk All Around") and also "Riding On My Little Pony" (pictured below). The school agers also had a great time making and notating their own tambourine rhythms.
We also learned a few fun new cheers today. I often do "cheers" in class as a way of centering the class for focus and also boosting self-esteem! They are fun sayings coupled with actions that the children really enjoy. The two new shownlisted are "I'm good stuff" and "The Fantastic Cheer"
YOU'RE GOOD STUFF
Pat your own self on the back and say, "I'm good stuff!"
Now gently pat your neighbor on the back and say,
"You're good stuff, too!"
THE FANTASTIC CHEER
Pretend to squirt your spray bottle, and wipe it off (Remember "Fantastic" cleaning solution?)
Do this three times. Then say:
"Fantastic!"
