Fun With Music and Movement

Looking for a fun CD for to encourage students or your children to sing and dance? Just purchase a copy of Rhythm Train! You'll see some famous folks as well as some not so on this album, but they will quickly become school and family favorites! The video from YouTube above is a sample of some of the music on the CD. There are discounts for schools and the amount of fun and possible lesson plans packed into this CD make it well worth the price. Take the time to review the site and then get ready for some serious fun the day it arrives on your doorstep!

Two of my faves are the Thank You Song and I'm a Pirate. You can listen to outtakes of these on their web site. Mamasource by Mamapedia has a great deal for these going right now, just head over to their web site.

Handprint Fun For Patriotic Holidays

This isn't my project but one I found on Lightening Bug Lit's blog.  Some simple red, white and blue paint and some construction paper (not to mention so serious clean soap and water to clean up with!) and you'll be able to make this fun project, great for the 4th of July or other patriotic holidays. (think Flag Day, Memorial Day, etc.)  This engages your students' tactile sense and also helps them follow multiple directions.  It teaches colors and leads into lessons about history and flags.  Not to mention it's FUN! So break out those paints and start playing!

Welcome to Making Those Little Things Count

As a preschool teacher I sometimes find myself in search of a new project, one that will challenge my students but be fun for them too.  This blog will give you some ideas I've tried or am planning on trying.  If you're a teacher who has a great idea I'm always open to having a guest blogger come in and post for the day.  I love my readers to comment too so feel free to add your two cents! Enjoy reading!