Every year I take my class to camp. This is a good chance to combine my love of music with teaching. We sing camp songs by folks like Bob Marley, Bob Dylan, and the Beatles. I feel like this adds an important element to the mix. Brain research backs me up!
E mails with parents are a constant part of teaching now. Here's an exchange I had with a parent about camp:
Hi Julie,
Thanks for your kind note. We all had a great time at camp, and there were lots of songs. My years in a local Beatle tribute band paid off for the kids; those songs continue to resonate with young people.
Mahalo,
Jim Smart
On 10/9/06 8:14 PM, "George Abcede"
> Hi Mrs. Ching and Mr. Smart,
>
> Wow!!!! It must have been a really fun camp!!! Max wishes that he's
> still at camp and can't stop talking about it. He asked me if I know
> the Beatles and he has been singing the songs at home. Thank you so
> much for everything that you did at camp that made it a wonderful
> experience for the kids. Please extend our thanks to the counselors
> and most specially to Kumu Ty.
>
> Julie Abcede
>
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