Thank you so much to the LeFurge family for sending a wonderful video of their family enjoying music at home! Read more below...
MAKE NEW FRIENDS,
BUT KEEP THE OLD!
As we approach 2015 in mere days, I spent a few moments in each classroom this week talking about friends--those who we've known since birth, those who we've just met--and how all of our friends and family are valuable. We reflected on those special people in our lives by singing the following song:
Make New Friends
Make new friends,
But keep the old.
One is silver;
The other gold
A circle's round--
It has no end.
That's how long
I'll be your friend!
As I sang the song on ukulele, we danced around in a circle holding hands. At the end of the song, all of the children hugged or high fived each other. In the toddler room, I showed the children how to "shake hands" as a greeting. They enjoyed this activity!
I extended our lesson in the school age room by asking the children to write about an experience: when has a new friend turned into an old friend? Some students chose to write about any friend of their choosing, and they also drew pictures relating to their writing. Look for a writing sheet in your child's backpack!
All of the music students also loved watching a video sent in from the LeFurge family featuring our student, Tatum, on ukulele along with her family, who also played instruments and sang. This was so much fun and sparked great conversation among the students about how they celebrate music with family at home!
This was one of my "wish list" items and I'm so grateful to have recieved it! In case you missed my wish list, it is upstairs near the main entrance. On the hand-drawn guitar poster you will find bright orange music notes to take (any of your choosing) with absolutely free requests on them, such as visiting our class to share a song or instrument, or simply emailing musicatjn@gmail.com with a video or sound clip of your child making music or dancing at home! =)
I hope your 2014 has been blessed. Thank you for the gift of your children, and I hope 2015 has nothing but light and love in store for you!
Warmest Regards,
Miss Chantal
All of the music students also loved watching a video sent in from the LeFurge family featuring our student, Tatum, on ukulele along with her family, who also played instruments and sang. This was so much fun and sparked great conversation among the students about how they celebrate music with family at home!
This was one of my "wish list" items and I'm so grateful to have recieved it! In case you missed my wish list, it is upstairs near the main entrance. On the hand-drawn guitar poster you will find bright orange music notes to take (any of your choosing) with absolutely free requests on them, such as visiting our class to share a song or instrument, or simply emailing musicatjn@gmail.com with a video or sound clip of your child making music or dancing at home! =)
I hope your 2014 has been blessed. Thank you for the gift of your children, and I hope 2015 has nothing but light and love in store for you!
Warmest Regards,
Miss Chantal