Most teachers have moments of wondering-are they hearing anything I’m saying? Sometimes it is difficult to know. I want to believe our students remember more than we think they do. Especially the things that are most important.
My attitude has not been great this week. Several reasons that really don’t matter. But I could have easily been described as tired, grumpy, and irritable on several occasions. Today there were a couple of sparks that helped change all of that.
First, if you’ve never heard First or Second graders sing, it is precious. Their voices are pure and sweet. Today, they were learning about how music notes are placed on lines. And how they could learn to read those notes. Specifically, sol and mi.
Each song we learned was a different combination of those two tones. In one of the activities, I would sing a pattern, they would echo. The fun came when we sang along with an accompaniment.
They sounded so sweet! I was trying to express how happy it made me hearing them sing. One little First-grader raised their hand.
Mrs. Morris, are we filling your bucket?
I smiled. Yes! You are filling my bucket!
Our teacher says we filled hers, too.
I recorded their song and let them listen. There were giggles and smiles. Then I emailed the recording to their teacher. I also relayed their bucket comments so she would know they had been listening after all.
Piano Girl 
That recording delivers a needed energy boost – thank you!
Delightful.
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Oh, yay! 💛 You’re welcome!
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Oh my. That is so sweet and precious it made me cry. ❤
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I was a bit teary-eyed myself. ❤️
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The pre-vocal drum intro made me think of The Rolling Stones Sympathy For The Devil…
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Yep. I can hear it.
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Thank you for sharing this joyful article …your have made my day even betterer .. 😀🥰
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You’re welcome! 😊
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Kelley, this post made my heart smile and my soul sing with you! I understand! They are so blessed to have you; as I know you feel the same about them. 💛🤗 🎶
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Thank you, Karla. 💛Those are the days that help me keep going.
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