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I have been teaching Kindergarten for three years now and I am loving it. It is thrilling to see all the things students can learn in a year. I am excited to share all the things I have learned and hear from you as well. I actually have heard from several people who use my blog and it has been nice to keep these connections. I am really "Singing a New Song" and hope that my followers will benefit from my music and education background. I have started with this new banner and button. I hope you like it and look forward to interacting with you soon.

Dr. Seuss Songs

It is Dr. Seuss' Birthday on March 2nd and to celebrate I have compiled some songs inspired by his wonderful books Click on the picture for a copy of these songs! Wocket in my Pocket Sung to “Did you ever see a lassie” Did you ever see a wocket that lived in my pocket? Did you ever see a wocket that lived in my pocket? He goes this way and that way, and this way and that way Did you ever see a wocket that lived in my pocket? Substitute the things in the book for the underlined words Have children come up with other ideas like "there's a ghar in my car "or a "tamera in my camera" Mulberry Street Sung to “As I was walking down the street” As I was walking down the street, down the street, down the street A cart and horse did I meet Heigh, Ho, Heigh, Ho, Heigh Ho Rig a jig, jig and away we go, away we go Away we go, rig a jig and away we go, Heigh, ho, heigh, ho, heigh, ho Substitute the things Marco sees for the

Calendar Songs

Today is Monday (To the tune of "Frere Jacques) Today is Monday (Today is Monday) April 12th (April 12th) 1998 (1998) That's the date (That's the date). Tuesday, Tuesday (to the tune of Frere Jacques) Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, Tuesday, All day long, all day long, Yesterday was Monday, tomorrow will be Wednesday, Oh, what fun! Oh, what fun! Sunday, Monday , Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday Sunday, Monday (to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star") Sunday, Monday, Tuesday too. Wednesday, Thursday just for you. Friday, Saturday that's the end . Now let's say those days again! Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday! Every Week has 7 days Sung to "If you're happy and you know it" Every week has 7 days, yes it does. Every week has 7 days, yes it does. Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday. Every week has 7 days, yes it does. (clap, clap)

Behavior Management Motivators

1. Tried and true: “I like how Henry is sitting quietly” 2. Scoreboard: Tallies for different groups, boys and girls, teacher vs. student, table groups. I did this all last year and it was not even for a prize. Kids love competition! 3. Token economy: Give the class a cotton ball or marble in a jar for when they are following the rules or getting their work done. 4. Special Friend: Have a special animal the student gets to sit with if they do an awesome job. The special friend will only sit with a quiet friend. 5. Special Something: Special sticker, stamp or candy (it works) for those who are following directions. 6. Selfies: Take a video or picture (or pretend to). Tell them you might send this to their parents so they need to be on their best behavior! 7. Super Spot: Draw a smiley face or use scented lip balm to make a spot. 8. Mystery Student: Pick a random student to watch for good behavior. Pi

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