When choosing activities, it is important to keep in mind what type of devices you want students to be able to use. For that reason, there are two platforms that are really useful when implementing kindergarten digital activities—Seesaw and Boom Learning. Both platforms have apps and websites that students can access on computers, phones, and tablets, and both support activities that cover a wide array of kindergarten skills!

Boom Learning

Boom Cards, hosted at Boom Learning provide a great resource for digital activities for kindergarten. Students can get immediate feedback, and each activity is very interactive. For example, if you wanted to address a skill like CVC words with Boom Cards, students could look at a picture that represents a CVC word and use letters on the card to build the word. Then, they can click a button on the screen to check their work. If they are correct, the program rewards them with a little “ding” and green circles to show them which parts they were successful with! Boom Cards work in a similar way with other skills like sight words. Students can build the words, and then check their answers. 

Your students can also practice different kindergarten math skills on Boom Learning. If you want students to practice a skill like addition, students can do that using Boom Cards, as well. If your students are at the stage where they are still using pictures to help them solve math problems, you can choose “decks” of cards where pictures are provided, and they can choose the correct answer from number choices on the card. For more advanced students, the card displays the problem only, and students use their keyboards to type in the answer! With Boom Learning, the options of kindergarten skills that you can address are limitless!

Seesaw

Seesaw is another great platform to use when you want to introduce your students to digital activities for kindergarten. Unlike Boom Learning, this platform does not give immediate feedback. However, it is just as interactive for students, and you can use it to address just as many skills! For example, if you want your students to work on sight words, you can assign an activity like my Seesaw Build a Sight Word set. On each slide of the activity, there are different pictures, and students can even click a speaker on the slide in order to hear the word. Then, they choose the drawing tool from the tools section on Seesaw and build the sight word shown on the screen!

There are other tools students can use when completing digital learning activities on this platform, as well. There is a tool to click and drag, an option to create a text box if needed, and a tool students can use to easily add a picture or voice recording. When students have completed the tasks on each slide, they simply submit their work, and it is available to you as the teacher to check!

Including digital activities in your classroom is so important to start building your students’ computer skills. Not only that, but these types of activities are so handy any time your district has to go into distance learning mode, and you have to rely on different forms of instruction. Using platforms like Boom Learning and Seesaw are great because they are interactive, can be used to address a variety of skills, and are fun for students! 

What do you think about these digital activities for children? I’d love to hear what alternative digital activities you have found helpful! For more kindergarten-friendly content, check out my other posts here!

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Before I get into the tips for using online learning platforms like Seesaw, I wanted to talk about it a little bit. If you aren’t familiar with the platform, Seesaw is an online tool where teachers can assign, create, and view digital assignments. There are mobile and desktop versions so that students can use them regardless of their available devices. It also allows for connecting with families for communication. Students can even use Seesaw to take pictures of their work to create a portfolio.

Seesaw is one of the best online learning tools, especially when remote learning experiences were the only teaching method during the pandemic. In addition, this platform is a great way to incorporate interactive media into your classroom routine, even when teaching in person. So, keep reading to discover how you can teach your students online learning platforms such as Seesaw and use them to your advantage.

Tip #1: Have Explicit Lessons on Using Online Learning Platforms

Like anything in kindergarten, you need to show students how to use Seesaw before they use it themselves. Therefore, I recommend sharing your screen with students online or in-person while completing an activity. For example, you can show students how to use certain tools on the platform. Kindergarten students will mostly use tools like the “select and move” tool and the “entering a text box” tool. Then, make sure students have the right activities with ample time to practice using those tools. You want to practice these activities with them before expecting them to complete an assignment alone.

Here is an excellent example of phonics lessons that kids can do at their own pace. You or a parent can check their work after they’re finished.

Tip #2: Try to Incorporate Moveable Pieces

As mentioned before, Seesaw has a cool feature where students can select moveable pieces and move them to where they belong. To me, this seems like the simplest way for kindergarten students to complete digital assignments, as most are probably somewhat familiar with drag-and-drop games and activities. An example of this would be a math activity where students solve addition problems. It would be helpful to simply drag and drop the answers to the problem rather than create a text box and then paste it into it. Think of it like a digital, cut-and-paste activity. Of course, this is not to say that you shouldn’t do any other type of activity. Still, students would have an easier time completing this type of digital assignment, especially if they were new to using Seesaw.

Tip #3: Utilize the Activity Library

Creating educational materials through Seesaw for your students is a great way to use interactive content. After all, you know what course materials your students need to be working on. However, it can become time-consuming and stressful to create original content for your students constantly. The best thing about Seesaw is that it has an “Activity Library,” where you can search through interactive games and online lessons that have already been created by and for teachers like you. Suppose you aren’t finding exactly what you need in Seesaw’s library of activities. In that case, you can also search Teachers Pay Teachers, where many education experts have free and paid resources that they have added to Seesaw. Utilizing the activity library can take a lot of stress off your plate while still providing your students with high-quality educational content.

Tip #4: Connect Families with Online Learning Platforms

My final tip for using Seesaw in kindergarten is to connect with families. Parents love being able to see their child’s progress and what they’ve been working on. On the other hand, students love sharing their portfolios with their parents. It is a great way to get parents more involved in what their students are working on in school and a great way to help students take pride in their work. Overall, it can be an excellent tool for communicating with students’ families.

Final Thoughts on Online Learning Programs

Seesaw and other online learning programs have become more important than ever over the past year. Despite teaching in person instead of a virtual classroom, the age of learning is becoming more technological. Since the pandemic, online education has become the ideal choice for kids of all ages because it offers so much flexibility. Even in the classroom, using online activities and lessons allows you to use what another certified teacher already created.

Using new technologies for educational content can be overwhelming, but I hope these tips for using Seesaw in Kindergarten will be helpful in your classroom!

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Have you discovered BOOM Learning? We all know kids love technology and this is one you will love too! Once, you do there is no going back.  I love kindergarten BOOM cards and the digital flexibility that they offer in the classroom. Whether you are teaching virtually or face-to-face, BOOM Cards are a great option for students. BOOM Cards are very user friendly, so even the youngest of students can access them.

In a nutshell, BOOM Cards are digital, self-checking task cards that come in multiple subjects. Students can practice and complete interactive, games in ELA, Math, Spelling, and even Science or Social Studies. They are perfect for any grade level and can be used during centers, small groups, and even whole-group instruction.

How To Use BOOM Learning:

To get started, first create an account. You can click here to sign up for a free three-month account.

During the free trial of your premium account, you can:

➢ Create up to 3 Classrooms in the Classes tab

➢ Add up to 150 students to those Classrooms

➢ Assign Boom Cards using Fast Pins (accessed from the Library) 

➢ Get live and stored performance reporting features for your students 

Your options at the end of the free trial are to purchase a  premium membership (or send a message to  BOOM to ask to be downgraded to our free package  (Starter). 

Once your account is created, click on the studio icon.  You will also need to verify your email address. Click the link in your email and then update your profile. You do not need to enter any credit card information. 

Understanding The ICONS 

1. Classes – This is where you enter in your student names. Students will have a login and password. It is very simple. Your young learners will use two pictures (ex. frog, tree) for them to click on. 
2. Library – The library will house your decks that you have purchased.  It will also show you what assignments you have given your students and scoring.  
3. Store – If you are looking for new Boom cards, check out the resources from other sellers in the store. 
4. Studio – This is where you will edit your profile. It’s also where you can try and create your own activities for your students.  

How To Create a CLASS 

1. Click New Classroom
2. Next, you will be given a Username and Password
3. Click in the Username and change this (this is the username students will type in to get to your Boom Classroom) Ex. Mrs. Radke’s Class.
4. Change the password to something easy for the students to type (there      are picture options too, which makes it super easy)
5. Click on Add Students 
6. In the List of Students – this is where you can type their student number or FIRST name Last Initial (you can type all names and just separate by a comma)

If you need to edit your class, use the – minus or + keys 

Assign Students Work 

1. Before you start, make sure you have one deck (this purchase?)  loaded in your library. 
2.  Go to the Classes Tab 
3. Click on Assignments. You will see the decks available. (A deck is each individual boom card purchase.) 
4. Check the box (or boxes) of the deck you want to assign to all students. If you just want to assign a specific deck (maybe they need different sight words)  to specific students, you will need to go to their individual student account, click on their box, and click assign. 
5. Now that you are ready, let’s get started.

Click HERE to grab your deck and add it to your library.

Students can use a PC or iPad to complete their learning games. Practice as many times as you want!  

Progress Monitoring 

1. Click on the Classes Icon 
2. If you have multiple classes, click on the class you want to view. 
3. Click on Reports. You should be able to see each student’s progress. If they play a game multiple times, it will give the average of success. 

Help Students Use the App 

1. Download and open the app 
2. Click student login and enter your assigned username and password 

If you need help with anything, you can search BOOM by clicking HERE. 

If you would like to try out a game for FREE, click this image. Your  kids  will  love  virtual  learning  in  kindergarten  with Boom  cards.

Happy learning!

Crystal 

If you are looking for an easy way to do assessments in the classroom and virtually, click here to grab your free trial of ESGI. You won’t regret it!

**Also, if there is a game that you would love to have made, email me and I will do my best to add it to my creation calendar! 

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Now, you must know that creating editable resources is no easy task. I first have to create the entire set, then save individual pages, then reinsert them into a new document individually into new slides, and then add text boxes. So, when sellers can’t make editable resources, it’s not because they don’t love you. They do! They really, really do. It’s just that when you make something editable, you can guarantee that it will at least double the amount of hours it will take the creator.

This post is filled with a gazillion hours of love, creating resources that will hopefully give you back hours! YOU, my friend, are important, and we are about to step up your A Game with less time and stress! Look. Out. World.

_NAMES

Life just got easier with these EDITABLE Names Units!

I don’t know about you, but it takes me For-Ev-Er to create name tracing pages for my students every year. I created this EDITABLE Name Practice Unit that includes four printable options. All you have to do is type in your class list ONCE and it generates ALL of the pages automatically for you! There are two purchase options: standard print and d’nealian.

The first page of the document is a class list that holds up to 30 names. Once you type in your class list, the four pages for each student are automatically generated. If you only have 22 students, it will only generate pages for 22 names. If you have over 30 students (bless you), you can save the download as two different files to create two lists.  Once you have everything downloaded, it will literally take you less than five minutes to make ALL of these personalized printables.

Printable Options:

• Page 1: Trace your name.
• Page 2: Trace your name with a pencil, pen, marker, and crayon. There are visuals so students know which to use.
• Page 3. Rainbow write your name. This is where student write their name with three different crayons or markers to create a rainbow effect. So fun and a student favorite!
• Page 4: Write your name.

Click the images below to see more!

MEET THE TEACHER

I LOVE Meet the Teacher but there is a lot of prep time that goes into it!  This Editable Meet the Teacher Resources unit is 64 pages. It includes five themes (different borders) of editable forms including Class Roster, Schedule, Wish List, Supply List, etc.

The set also includes:

• Volunteer Form
• Student Scavenger Hunt
• Teacher Editable Business Cards
• 5 Different Student Gift Tags
• Parent Wish List
• Editable Teacher Information Sheets
• Parent Questionnaire

I have also have this fun brochure for Meet the Teacher. You can print it in color or black and white. Want to see more? Click the image to view the product.

STUDENT NOTEBOOK COVERS

This set is 504 pages. Wowzers! It includes 25 pages of each image so you can easily copy and paste the text box of information and just edit student names if you need to. Ex. Student Name, Teacher, Year. There are several options. including 11 color options and 9 black and white options.

You can use these for student notebooks, journals, teacher notebooks, etc. You can easily slide pages into a notebook or glue to the front of a spiral or place inside a folder.

I hope you have enjoyed taking a peek at these new {editable} resources. The best part? You can purchase any set for $5 or less! Now, this is important! You must have PowerPoint or Adobe to edit these products. Please read the product descriptions and instructions.  Save hours trying to create individual things by yourself.  Let me help you get through this year with these fun, easily edited, resources.  After all…you need time to teach your heart out!

Best wishes for this school year!  One thing you can never edit is the impact you will have on your students. YOU are the most valuable resource they will ever have! Remember that.

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Educational Websites for Kids

GoNoodle— Offering interactive wellness activities for young families, I can’t think of a more appropriate time to try out of some of their games for young children.  In fact, the whole family can get involved and enjoy these!  My kids particularly love the Poppin’ Bubbles activity, be sure to let your kids try that one! Get your kids moving with these fun and engaging songs. Exercise is important and this free website will get everyone moving and shaking!

Cosmic Kids Yoga Videos—I know we are all looking for additional ways to help our kids use their never ending energy in a healthy way (because my nerves can only take so much, right?) so it was a no brainer to share one of my favorite Youtube channels for kids. In fact, I’ve linked directly to their free lesson plans!  I love how, through yoga, she’s able to bring favorite stories to life from Pokemon to Frozen.  There’s something for each child. 

Storyline—This one is another one that is so fun for the entire family.  Celebrities read children’s book for free. This is a go to site when you are ready for a little quiet time or before a nap.  Snuggle up and listen to a good book that is developmentally appropriate for your young learner. Oprah, Mark Dupless, and Chrissy Metz recently took care of after school story in my home!  They’ve  even won some incredible awards for the work their foundation is doing in the children’s literacy community! Listen to the book Arnie the Doughnut right now.


Chess Kid —is the perfect online game if you have little gamers on your hands.  I love that Chess can translate right over to their every day even if they study it and learn it online.


Starfall—This is such an amazing website that covers early literacy, math, holidays and seasons. There are so many songs and activities that are colorful and engaging. Listen to a nursery rhyme, play a movement song or practice counting. This site has it all for early childhood.

My friend over at This Messy Season, recently shared this resource on her Facebook page.  Here is a list from Travel & Leisure Magazine with museums you can visit virtually! How cool is that? Even though this is a stressful time, we can easily provide cultural experiences for our kids without leaving home.

Make sure you check out these other sites that are either free or they have great offers to support parents and teachers right now.

ABCmouse (30 Days Free)

ABCYA

Teach Your Monster to Read (FREE when using a computer)

EPIC (30 Days FREE)

Switch Zoo Animal Games (FREE)

Fun Brain (FREE)

Join the conversation. If you have some favorite free online resources, let me know because I would love to share them!

Happy teaching, learning and simply surviving during a time of so many unknowns. Let’s work together to provide our kids fun and engaging learning experiences as we navigate this challenging season. You’ve got this and we know these free educational websites can make everyone’s life a little easier!

Are you a teacher or parent looking for resources to support your young learners at home? Check out our Emergency Send Home Lesson Plans by clicking here. Each set has links for every subject along with daily suggestions for learning in Math, Literacy, Science and Social Studies. Plus a ton of purposeful and engaging printables. 

You may also like 10 Educational Apps for Toddlers. Read it by clicking here.

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Toddlers grow up really fast and this is the stage where all the learning process takes place. Learning does not have to be tiresome and tedious for them. Science and math are considered engaging and boring to learn. This might be true but there are great educators and designers out there who have come up with great applications designed to help toddlers and kids learn fast and in a fun and interesting manner. This article has sampled some of the best educational and free apps available for your kids’ convenience.

1. Duolingo

Largely hailed as the best app to go to when you want to learn a new language, Duolingo is a great app to use when you want to teach your kids a new foreign language. They have a very simple, realistic and fun way to teach everyone, including toddlers and kids a new language. The app allows one to learn at their own pace.

2. Quizlet

This app offers learning in the form of flashcards, allowing toddlers and kids to countercheck their answers to quizzes taken. The app contains a lot of educational material for practically every age and toddlers will find it interesting and educational.

Quizlet offers an interactive learning process in form of quizzes. Toddlers can challenge themselves to a variety of stuff through taking quizzes in a fun and interactive manner.

3. ClassDojo

This app offers a platform where students can connect with teachers from all dimensions and learn from each other. Toddlers can enjoy interacting with others and ask questions or just enjoy reading or viewing a ton of educational videos on the platform.

4. Flow Free

This app is designed in form of puzzles where the kids have the chance to solve them in a fun way. Kids can solve the puzzles by connecting matching colors or pairing them to cover the entire board.

5. PJ Marks

This is an app that contains games, videos and other educational materials that is targeted for toddlers and kids of different ages. It is an engaging app with frequent uploads and content created is not only fun to watch, but educative as well. Toddlers will enjoy this application.

6. Sushi Monster

This is a game that allows kids to practice math in a fun way. The app contains all forms of mathematical content designed for this age, including additions, multiplications, and subtraction. Kids get to have fun as they build on these math in different levels.

7. Phonics Ninja

The interface of this app is so easy that even 9 months old can use it comfortably. It allows the toddlers to learn letter sounds, blends, and diagraphs by sight and touch.

8. LumiKids

Lumi Kids offers an interactive children gaming app in form of stories. At the end of each story, there is a game that contains some form of education element. The interface is designed for easy use for kids in various ages. It is designed to enhance the growth and development of the brain of the child.

9. Science360

Science is no longer boring or hard with this app. Dedicated to science and science projects, this app is specifically designed to teach toddlers various scientific facts, projects and experiments in an easy, fun and interactive manner. They also have a great support system.

10. Dragon Box

This is another math app that is designed for kids of all ages. It is a very colorful and easy app to use, assisting the toddlers in learning and solving mathematical problems easily.

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It could be tough finding the right kind of educational content for your kid to watch. Kids need something that will get their attention and hold it, whilst still delivering great content and education to them. The following are some of the best YouTube channels designed for the education of toddlers and early learners.

1. NatGeo Kids

Views: 29,309,230 views
This channel is dedicated for kids and designed to help them learn about culture of other people across the world. It is an amazing channel that allows kids to learn interesting facts about stuff happening thousands of miles away from home.

2. Kids TV

Views: 5,666,955,084 views
With over 5 billion views, this is definitely a most popular educational channel for the kids. The channel presents videos in form of different episodes which teach new and exciting stuff, including great graphics.

3. Oh My Genius

Views: 763,464,868 views
Let your kids explore the genius within them by learning about new objects, shapes, numbers as well as letters through fun songs and colorful graphics.

4. Sesame street

Views: 4,886,850,462 views
Sesame Street offers great videos in their channel and these videos are designed for the preschoolers, offering a ton of education snippets for kids and toddler. They introduce fun characters on their videos and sometimes have appearances from favorite artists.

5. Simple Kids Crafts Channel

Views: 89,548,848 views
Let your kids learn about how to make various forms of crafts through following one-on-one interactions with their favorite presenters and cartoon characters on the channel.

6. Cartoon network YouTube Channel

Everyone loves cartoons and CN has taken this program to a new level by offering a channel where kids can learn about other stuff while still having a chance to enjoy themselves.

7. Baby Einstein

Views: 141,198,713 views
Uses puppets to teach kids on a number of subject areas, including shapes and colors. The kids learn through catchy songs, rhymes and imagery. The channel explores different topics, targeted for both kids and parents.

8. Story Bots

Views: 480,513,263 views
This app helps your kid explore more on Math, science and history. The channel is designed for teachers, parents and kids as well, making the overall general learning process for the kid smooth and easy. They have a great library that contains videos on different subjects that offer specific learning outcomes.

9. The Singing Walrus

Views: 94,981,122 views
This channel was created by various musicians to provide a platform where kids can find educational content all year round. The channel is designed for preschoolers and it delivers teaching in form of music and melody. Kids will enjoy singing along catchy songs as they learn about other stuff in the process.

10. Houston Zoo

Views: 12,855,669 views
Houston Zoo teaches kids all they need to know about animals. It allows them to explore and learn about different kinds of animals on the planet through interesting and interactive videos.

What’s your child’s favorite? Did it make the list?

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Set a Time Limit

Decide ahead of time how much screen time you want your children to have each day, and keep track of it on a paper or a printable. Start by slowly scaling back the amount of TV time, and in a couple of weeks, you’ll find that sweet spot. Just make sure that when the time is up, the screens go off!

Turn Off the Screens If No One is Watching Them

How many of you leave the TV running as background noise? I’m guilty of it myself! One of the most effective ways to limit screen time is by turning off the TV when it’s not being actively watched. Kids tend to get distracted easily, so they may stop watching TV in favor of playing with something instead. Go ahead and turn off the TV, and let them focus their attention on whatever toy they’re playing with.

Set Up a Screen Time Schedule

Perhaps your children have a favorite show they like to watch, or you enjoy watching a certain show as a family each night. A great way to limit your screen time throughout the day is by allowing your kids to only watch during certain times. For example, I let them watch one show while I’m making breakfast and dinner, so I’m not distracted while cooking.

Have Your Kids Earn Their TV Time

Some children today act like they are entitled to a certain amount of TV time. Instead of allowing them to have a set amount of time, make them earn it! In our home, kids earn a certain amount of TV time depending on how many chores they complete. If nothing is done, no TV that day!

Choose Quality Shows Over Mindless TV

If you decide to allow your kids TV time, it doesn’t mean they have to watch useless shows all day. You are the one who is in control of what your children watch and what they are exposed to. Depending on what your child is studying and their age, you can choose educational television or limit shows. If your children have summer reading projects this year, try to encourage them by allowing them to watch the movie when they’ve finished the book.

Our family is far from perfect, and some days our kids watch entirely too much TV. However, setting boundaries for your children’s screen time will help them do more during the day and keep them from lounging in front of the TV all day.

Happy parenting!

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Have you heard about the Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK – “Superpower of STEM Challenge”?”  It recently began and goes until September 23rd. Girls ages 15-18, in grades 10-12, are encouraged to channel their superpower of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) for a chance to win a trip to the world premiere of Marvel Studios’ THOR: RAGNAROK, an immersive three-day mentorship in New York City with Disney Imagineering, the opportunity to appear on Good Morning America, and more! Check out this video with Cate Blanchett (“Hela”) for more information:

This program, supported by American Association for the Advancement of Science, Broadcom MASTERS, and Society for Science & the Public, seeks to inspire young girls to use the superpower of STEM to help their family, community or the world be safer, healthier or happier. MARVEL STUDIOS’ THOR: RAGNAROK SUPERPOWER OF STEM CHALLENGE invites girls nationwide, ages 15 -18 in grades 10 – 12 living in the 50 United States and D.C., to use the superpower of STEM to create an original Do-It-Yourself project that can be replicated by others.

Complete contest information will be available from August 23, 2017, through September 23, 2017.  Entries will be accepted beginning on August 23, 2017 at 4:00AM PT through 6:00PM PT on August 23, 2017. For application forms, eligibility requirements, official contest rules and more information MARVEL STUDIOS’ THOR: RAGNAROK SUPERPOWER OF STEM CHALLENGE, please visit www.marvelstudiosstemchallenge.com.

About the Contest

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Ends at 6:00PM PT on September 23, 2017. Open only to girls between the ages of 15 and 18, in grades 10 – 12, as of August 23, 2017, who are legal residents and physically living in the 50 United States or the District of Columbia. Limit 1 entry per person. Winners must be able to travel on or about October 8, 2017 through October 11, 2017. See Official Rules at www.marvelstudiosstemchallenge.com for full eligibility and entry requirements, prize description, conditions, and limitations. Void where prohibited. The official contest sponsor is Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Good Luck!

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Let’s talk sight words. So stinkin’ important for young learners! My class big puffy heart loves Heidi Songs. We add two new songs a week and my kids are rocking and rolling with their sight words. I’m telling you, music and movement are the key here. Sensory integration speaks to all learners. Here is a great video showcases all that Heidi Songs has to offer.

For the love of all things FUN! I first met Shawn Brown at Frog Street SPLASH’s summer conference four summers ago. As a teacher, I loved every session he gave and could not wait to share his music with my students. Really, The Super Fun Show should go down in your classroom every day!

I am so honored to call Debbie Clement one of my friends! She is the author and creator of rainbowswithinreach.com.  Her music is wonderful.  She has created these amazing books and at the back of each book is a CD with the song for that book.  These books stay in my classroom library year round.  My school had the privilege of welcoming Debbie for an author’s visit and it was so much fun.  She is so incredibly talented and children love her. Here is an example of on of my favorite songs for young learners. If you ever have the opportunity to bring an author/song writer to your school, I promise you would not regret a moment with Debbie Clement!

Another teacher/parent favorite of mine is Dr. Jean.  If you haven’t heard her famous name then climb out from under that rock my friend.  Dr. Jean is a seasoned and timeless educator that brings engaging fun and total silliness to our classroom every week. My kids beg to sign the Rules of the Classroom every day. Seriously. Every. Day. Ha! Hey, when kids want to sing about following the rules, you know something is right in the world.

The last musical genius I want to share with you is the Learning Station. I first found them on youtube and it was love at first note. I now own all of their CD’s and my kids request their songs by name. Don Monopoli is a very talented music creator and speaker.  If you ever have a chance to see him at a conferences, do it!

At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter who your musical fav is or what songs you listen to. The most important thing is that you are making it a part of your everyday life.  As an educator and as a parent, we need to give our kids opportunities to grow in every way possible. Music gets the whole child in the process of learning. What does this really mean? Music is IMPORTANT. In order for our kids to be well balanced learners, we should consider all of their needs. Lucky for us, MUSIC foots to
bill for so many of them.

**This post is the reflection of my opinion alone and was not sponsored by anyone referenced here.

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