First Day Back

What a great first day back! I only saw a few Kindergarten and 2nd grade classes, but I was blown away with how safe, respectful and responsible all of our students were. The two Kindergarten classes that I had to day were Mrs. Miller's and Mrs. Joseph's class and they were both fabulous during their first music class. 

 In Kindergarten music, we came in and learned our hello song and sang it with the guitar. Then we practiced our Bryant School Song that they heard during the assembly earlier in the day and they did a great job with the "Roar!" We then sang some songs that many of them recognized--"Open Shut Them" (in English AND Spanish!), and "Where is Thumbkin?" We even got to play a fun follow the leader song game where we got to be a little silly! 

 In 2nd grade music, we came in and learned a Call and Response song in Swahili called "Jambo!" Then we learned a children's song from Ghana called "Kye Kye Kule" and got to do a fun dance. We ended our class listening to Ms. Ritter's djembe and singing a song called "Salaam Aleikum!" 

If the rest of the year goes anything like today did, we are in for a great year. I am looking forward  to seeing the rest of our students this week in music class!