Are you a singer wanting to venture into songwriting? Or, you're already a songwriter, but you've been feeling like your process has just been uninspired lately. Maybe you're someone just looking for a new hobby?! Learn one of my favorite ways of writing a song! Learn how to write a song.
The story of the Good Shepherd is such a great Bible story to teach children! I always find that when I reach kids on their own level with fun, hands-on activities, it helps them learn
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If you are working on learning the Bible Song, your kids may love these B-I-B-L-E Song coloring pages that feature The B-I-B-L-E Song lyrics.
Building a yoga playlist is no joke. This yoga teacher curates her favorite 10 yoga songs for your new favorite yoga playlist - enjoy!
I posted about these songs about a year ago on my Instagram feed and so many of you asked if I would be putting these in my TPT shop to sell. At the time, we had only written three, and I just didn't feel like that was enough to make a whole resource with. Since then, I have been working on writing new transition songs that are sung to some of our kids' favorite tunes! Singing CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT SONGS AND CHANTS during transitions makes moving from one thing or place to another almost seamless. Songs and chants keep students engaged, focused, and excited to learn, which in turn will save valuable instruction time. It also helps eliminate unwanted behaviors by giving your students the structure, consistency, and support they need. Most of the songs included are parodies of popular songs most kids will know. The words have been changed to help students transition in a positive manner. I printed the songs on cardstock and laminated them. I used a binder ring to attach the set together to hang on my board for easy access. There are also three different color options included. :) Let's go through a little breakdown of when and why we sing each of these songs: The Carpet: We sing this when it's time to transition to the carpet. I start they song, they join in. They have to be on the carpet in their assigned spots by the end of the song. Works like a charm every single time! I even added in some little hand motions that end the song with their hands in their laps. All I Do Is Freeze: We mostly use this when students are working in groups or with a partner. Sometimes, I need them to stop what they are doing, so that I can give them a direction or clear something up. It's a great way to get their attention! Clean Up Chant: This one is pretty self-explanatory. I do not instruct them when it's time to clean up; I just start the chant. You may want to add a timer to it afterwards if you need them cleaned up in a certain amount of time. Let's Line Up: Will kids ever get over Frozen? Probably not. If yours are still obsessed, too, they will love this line up chant. It gets them lined up quickly and without distractions, which saves so much time! Back to My Seat: We sing this when we transition from the carpet to their seats. We usually sing it a couple of times to give them plenty of time to make it to their seats. It's a really quick song! Partner Up: This song probably takes the most practice. Anytime you need students to get with their partner, you can sing this song. It also reminds them what to do when they are with their partner. Learning Math is Awesome: Sing this song to signal that it's time to begin math. I can guarantee it will get stuck in your head afterwards. Sorry. We Can't Stop Reading: This song can be used to kick off your reading block each day. It gets them excited about books and where those stories will take them! Quiet Time: I may or may not have sung this one the most. It works so well! I sing it in a calm, quiet voice, in which students will mirror. It immediately calms the room. Sing it a couple of times if needed! See!: I had to incorporate some Taylor Swift in these songs. We want students to be proud to share their thinking and comfortable talking with a partner. We also want their partners to be respectful and value what they are saying. This song is great to sing before students share with a partner or to close out a lesson by sharing what they learned or took away from the lesson. I just added some NEW songs!!! Like It Was: This is another clean up song. You could sing this one at the end of centers. It's really good about reminding students to put everything back in its place. Good For You: This is a song that you can sing as a class to celebrate someone! Maybe someone had a really great idea or accomplished something amazing, you can sing this to pump them up! We're Amazing: I am all about incorporating mindfulness into our day, so I knew I needed to create a song that encompassed that. This is another one that is going to take some practice to get down, but you can always display it as you sing. Some of the songs might take lots of practice to get down! But don't give up! After you sing it over and over, you will eventually get it. You will sing them to the tune of the chorus from the songs. I have added links to the actual songs in the PDFs. You just click the blue arrow at the bottom of the page. Always check these first NOT in the presence of students. I have gone through them to make sure they are safe, but you never know when things can change. A few of these parodies are straight from my students. I asked them what songs they wanted me to write transition songs for, and these are what we came up with. This group in particular had difficulty this year with transitions because they were all best of friends and LOVED to talk, which in turn got them distracted. I LOVED that about them, but we were losing valuable time trying to get refocused. Once I introduced a song or chant for them to do while transitioning, the difference was crazy! It keeps your learning environment positive, too, which is super important. You can check out the resource by clicking HERE or on any of the images in the post. Let me know how your students do with these songs or if you need another song added! I love your feedback! Happy transitioning!
One of the best ways to gain self-confidence is by singing about it! And these songs about strength are perfect for any woman trying to empower herself.
What are Multiplication Posters and How Can They Help Students Learn Math? Multiplication posters are a great way to help students learn math. They offer visual cues and support to help students understand the concepts they are working on. These posters can be used in classrooms, homes, or anywhere else students need a little extra help with their math. By providing an easy-to-understand visual representation of the multiplication process, multiplication posters can make learning math easier and more enjoyable for students of all ages. With these tools, students can better understand multiplication and develop the skills they need to succeed in math class. Free Printable Multiplication Poster If your students need help practicing their multiplication facts, you will want to grab this free printable multiplication poster! This post contains affiliate links. I earn a small commission each time someone makes a purchase using one of my links, which helps to support the blog. All opinions are my own and I only promote brands and products that I have used myself and truly love. Learning and memorizing multiplication facts can be hard for students. I made this multiplication songs and tricks poster to help remind my students of the tricks and songs they can use to help them memorize their multiplication facts. I have them keep this multiplication poster in their binders for easy reference. Tips are included for the multiplication facts for numbers 1 through 12. You can download this multiplication songs and tricks poster for free here. Other Helpful Multiplication Resources: Kicking It Math Multiplication Fact Fluency Program Multiplication Bingo Using Subitizing Cards to Foster Multiplicative Thinking 10 Ways to Practice Math Facts Multiplication Facts That Stick: Help Your Child Master the Multiplication Facts for Good in Just 10 Weeks Multiplication Slam Game Before you go, head on over to enter one of our giveaways!
If you are working on learning the Bible Song, your kids may love these B-I-B-L-E Song coloring pages that feature The B-I-B-L-E Song lyrics.
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There are many different strumming patterns in music, and thank goodness for that! Having the same 12 chords and notes in Western music means we need a source of variety to spice things up musically. Strumming patterns offer that and more, making each song unique and memorable. Since these patterns are so important to the makeup […]
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This is a set of 8 fun and engaging chants, songs and poems to help you get your students lined up and out the door! Turn a frustrating time into a fun productive one with these fun ways to quiet your kiddos! You can print them on cardstock, add a ring in the top corner and hang them by your door--you'll be all set to head out with your nice and quiet line! I hope these are helpful...thanks so much :)
We're sharing 10 things NOT to do on the first day of school. If you're a teacher wanting a smooth start to the school year, look no further. This post will show you what mistakes to avoid so that you have the best classroom management practices in place from the beginning!
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There are some activities that, as a teacher, I look forward to every year. Here are some of my favorite lesson plans for my Spanish class that I’m sure you will enjoy and your students will …
An all time classic returns to the big screen and now as our printable Mary Poppins coloring pages. There’s magic at your fingertips and the end of your crayon. Bring it to life with color. If coloring is one of your favorite things, these will be extra special. Fly a kite, sing a song, play […]
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Best women empowerment songs to boost your confidence. These empowering anthems will make you ready to take on the world!
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