Showing posts with label Songs for Teaching. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Songs for Teaching. Show all posts

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Catch up!

I feel like I haven't written a real post in forever. I guess I have been kinda busy. Here is what I have been doing.

  • I have been packing up and moving on out of my classroom. It is kind of weird to be leaving after five years. My aide says she still hopes I decide to stay. haha. Well, unless I win the lottery and can hire a nanny or by a house next to the school or something I am leaving. It is really very sad.
  • Trying to think of a way to bring in some money. I put up an ad on Craig's list but only heard back from one person. I guess I need to kick it up into high gear.
  • I have been chasing Eliza around the house. Since she discovered how to crawl she is nonstop. Her new favorite thing is to chase the cats around the house. Poor Kitties.
  • Tending to Eliza and her red eyes. Her eyes are a nightmare. They get a little better and then get much worse. Last night at dinner she kept rubbing them and at the same time rubbing oatmeal into them. We are debating about whether or not we should take her to the Pediatric Opthamologist or maybe to an allergist.
  • I have spent some time researching cloth diapers. I have been meaning to make the switch for a while. I decided to purchase a sampler pack of pocket diapers to see which brand I like the best. I will be reviewing each diaper in the very near future.
  • I have been whipping up some homemade baby food. OK! I only made sweet potatoes but it is surely a start. I have pictures so I will be doing a post on this venture shortly. I have big plans for making her food this summer.

So that is what has been up with me. Later today I need to go pick up my bridesmaid dress (with Dana) for my friend Erika's wedding. I am thinking I need to invest in some of those booby cutlets so I don't look flat as a pancake.

It is Everything Educational Thursday but I am left feeling a little uninspired with the end of school approaching. Hopefully, something will come to me on what is should post.

Monday, February 18, 2008

Home with the kids on Presiden't Day?

The holidays always make me a little nostalgic for the classroom. If I had been teaching this past week I am sure I would have dug up some fun President's Day activities to do with my Kindergarten students.

I LOVE to use music in my classroom. I think it makes the learning experience pleasurable for everyone. Plus- I LOVE TO DANCE! One of my favorite is a song my Dr. jean Feldman. It is called The President and lists the names of all the presidents. You can find the song at the Songs for Teaching Website.

I use Dr. Jean’s CD’s as a teacher and I am sure I will use them as a parent. If you have young children you should definitely check out her website. It is filled with tons of fun learning ideas. http://www.drjean.org/

Also check out the following site for some great info and President’s Day activities
http://www.whitehouse.gov/kids/


One of my all time favorite children's books is So You Want to be President. The books gives fun information of past president's that is sure to make anyone smile. It is best suited for kids ages 7 an up.