it’s about dancing in the rain.”
Sure, there are economic troubles in California,but the teachers there proved that they are going to keep on dancing, andsinging, and making this a better world for children!
Last week I was invited to present at the RainbowsConference in Ontario, CA. WOW! It was like going to arock concert with Greg and Steve. I’ve been following that dynamic duo for 30 years, and they are just asenthusiastic, entertaining, and fun loving as ever!!!
I met so many wonderful teachers including MigueleMontagnetti. He wanted a pictureof us with “an attitude.” He alsotaught me a new dance version to go with “Bubble Gum.” First, you draw an imaginary line onthe floor:
Bubble (Jump forwards over the imaginary line.)
Gum (Jump backwards over the line.)
Chewy chewy chewy (Boogey down.)
Chewy bubble gum. (Boogey up.)
Bubble (Jump over the imaginary line.)
Gum (Jump back over the line.)
Chewy chewy chewy (Boogey down.)
Chewy bubble gum. (Boogey up.)
I love it! (Throw arms up in the air.)
I love it! (Throw arms up in the air.)…
Angler Snipes shared a song to the tune of “TwinkleLittle Star” to sing when you’re potty training:
Tinkle, tinkle in the potty.
Let’s go in the potty now.
No pull ups or diapers any more.
When you go potty, pull your undies to the floor.
Tinkle, tinkle in the potty.
I’m not a baby any more!
On Monday I shared with some more fantasticteachers on Oxnard.
Jennifer Klein gave us a great idea for helpingchildren speak in a complete sentence. She wrote a capital “I” on an index card and taped it to a cylinderblock to make an “I Phone.” Thechildren pass this around and say sentences beginning with “I…” Only the person with the “I” phone cantalk.
Veronica Binkley told me about a game she playscalled “Clean the Table.” You canadapt this game for any skill you want to repeat. Take paper plates and write letters, numerals, words, etc.on them. Spread these out on a table. One child at a time tries to “clean the table” by picking up plates andidentifying the information. Givethem 30 seconds and record their score. Keep practicing and watch their scores improve.
And, here’s one more idea from Kathy Wadley. It’s called “I Spy.” Kathy has the children close their eyesas she hides flash cards around the room. (Letters, math facts, words, etc.) The children hunt for the flash cards and bring them to her one at atime. They must identify theinformation on their cards before they continue on their hunt. Talk about easy and fun!!!!
On the road again to Troy, New York, today! Who knows what treasures I’ll findthere! That’s what keeps my job soexciting. I keep learning newthings from YOU! Thanks!
