Go West! 2015

All of my 3rd and 4th grade students did a SPLENDID job on the musical, "Go West!"  Here is just a sampling of all the children did.  Thank you for all your hard work!  I'm very proud of all of you!

 

 

Music Rocks!

Today, in 1st grade, we discussed "folk songs" and one in particular, "Alabama Gal".  We talked about the origin (it's from Tennesse) and terms to know when we dance to it ("reel" and "sashay").  We also discussed the meaning of one of the phrases, "Ain't I rock candy", which was an old-fashioned way of saying, "Hey, I'm pretty fabulous (like rock candy!).  I showed the children pictures of rock candy and then a brief video on how to make it.  This is the link to it on youtube:  https://youtu.be/-oUUkAT6xeA  Please preview the first couple of seconds because it usually contains a commercial, and some are not the most appropriate for children.  The video itself is great!  *I reminded the students they must NOT attempt this alone as it involves boiling water.  Try it out!

On another note, isn't it wonderful that in one 30 minute period our class learned about American History and traditions, Geography, a song & dance, the meaning of new words and phrases, AND how to make an old-fashioned treat--rock candy!  I love my job!