From: Chris Lane
Date: Thu, 2 Jan 2014 22:39:42 -0600
Look at what Kristin Lukow and some other do with bouncing balls, jump band=
s, etc. Shes the best and has videos. Hi Kristin!
Chris in OK
On Jan 2, 2014, at 1:45 PM, Judi Thomas wrote:
> Happy New Year!
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> I have hesitated to ask this question because I don't want it to sound li=
ke a "racial" question. But I'm going to try to explain it carefully so hop=
efully it is clear and not offensive. =
> =
> This is my 3rd year at a bilingual school. Our population is around 90% H=
ispanic. I LOVE teaching at this school but I'm still figuring out some thi=
ngs. My K, 1st, 2nd & 3rd graders are singing better......not perfect, but =
better. I was really excited about the way my 3rd graders sang in their Chr=
istmas performance.....it was noticeably better singing. =
> =
> However.......My 4th and 5th graders are nice, cooperative and we get alo=
ng fine, but I still don't have their interest in music & musical concepts.=
They love PE and soccer and anything competitive. My thought was to use ga=
mes to practice music information but I can't figure out how to PRESENT the=
information so that we have something to practice.
> =
> These students were 2nd & 3rd graders when I started at this school. Is t=
his situation because they are not "my kids" that I have grown up in my pro=
gram? I am grateful that they are nice because otherwise this would not be =
fun! (It is also a challenge because music happens only once a week.)
> =
> I have tried to play instruments quite a bit and reinforce music concepts=
as we learn pieces. I have tried several of Artie's movement activities as=
well. I never feel like I'm reaching them.
> =
> I know many of you teach in bilingual schools with a higher percentage th=
an I have. I know that many of you have crazier schedules than I do. I am h=
oping to learn from your experiences!
> =
> One more thing.....I'm looking for a composer from Mexico and I'd love to=
hear your suggestions.
> =
> Thanks!
> Judi
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