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[violetvy]

In theory everything works better, doesn't it? I've faced this feeling so many times during my work with the children. Today was an example. I had planned an activity which involved me singing an Iza Trapani book, "Row Row Your Boat", and then having the kids make up their own story. The book is an extended version of the song and I was hoping the

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[takataka27]

Rumble leading is a good experience to use. Kids seated in a circle with instruments (drums are best), conductor in center, conductor begins to move fingers and everyone rolls, conductor raises hands to increase volume or lowers to lower volume, conductor gives a cut cue and everyone stops, rotate to allow everyone to be a leader. works well to increase self-control (lots of stops and starts).

Arthur Hull, Christine Stevens, and Kalani have excellent books, dvd's, and cd's for drumming experiences. I suggest trying to convince program to get small Remo hand drums so everyone has one to use. They sell sets of drums that are great. I used empty water jugs over-turned until we got real drums.

If you're interested, email me from my web site and I'll send some other materials.

[takataka27]

How's life?

[violetvy]

Pretty busy! Thanks for asking. I've been too preoccupied to do a decent entry. What about you?