![]() ![]() ![]() I usually explain what an action word is, and teach them that you can also call action words “verbs”. First we’ll sing “The More We Get Together”, and then I’ll ask students to replace “get” with another action word. I love to use “The More We Get Together” as a movement song. This also gives them a chance to transition from their last class, check in with their emotions, get their head in the right space, and let out some of their energy! So here’s my top 5. I am a huge fan of routine in the classroom, and I like to start class with some music-making. I often use these songs for Pre-K, Kinder, 1st and 2nd grade students at the beginning of a class. When I start classes, I love setting the tone with a “Welcome Song” or chant. So, here’s to sleeping in on Saturday! As the last post in my “Back-to-School” series, I’d like to share with you my favorite beginning of class Welcome Songs for the lower grades. The first week is always hard, but that first Saturday to sleep in feels SO REWARDING. Even with all of this beginning of the year stress, I feel an excitement to start the year and a sense of pride for the work I do. In the elementary world this means plentiful amounts of Pre-k and Kinder tears, calming down nervous parents, scheduling confusions, teachers running on adrenaline and coffee, shy students (lasts for only 1 day), and mind-numbing fatigue. So today was the first day of school for students and teachers in my district. ![]()
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