4/20 Movement Monday

Happy Monday Everyone!

I found this video on YouTube and thought it was cool because the lady uses items in her house as instruments. I never thought to use a salt shaker or a jar of peanuts as instruments! This video might give you some other ideas for homemade instruments.

AND NOW:

Here's a video for you to get up and move to.  Notice the words: "There's a whole lotta change, coming your way, cause like it or not nothing stays the same. So hold on tight and follow real close, God is good and he's in control!" There is much to be thankful for. First, nothing stays the same. That means that this "Safer at Home" order isn't going to be forever!! Second, God is good and he's in control. As hard as it is, we all just need to sit back, trust and let God work. He will bring us through this!

 See if you can figure out the clapping pattern - it's different each time. Remember to leave a comment and include your name! 

If you're unable to leave a comment, you can email me instead. And, if you have a sister or brother and you watch any of the videos on my blog together, only one of you needs to comment but please include both your names so you both get credit for it. 

Have a blessed day!
I miss you all so much!

4/17 Fabulous Friday 2nd & 3rd Grade Music Lesson

Welcome to music class! (Anyone can watch these videos and play along.) 

First, I want you to watch this performance of "Jelly Bean Blues."

Now, I need you to make a kazoo and play it during the song. This video will explain: (Good luck - I couldn't get mine to work!)

Tell me what you used to make your kazoo and if it worked or not. Remember to include your name in your comment!!

4/16 Thoughtful Thursday

Pray with me while we sing "Sanctuary."

Here is another family band singing "I Know Who Holds Tomorrow" by the Petersen's.

The Petersens are a family band performing full-time in Branson, MO. The band consists of Katie Petersen on fiddle, Ellen Petersen on banjo, Matt Petersen on guitar, Julianne Petersen on mandolin, Karen Petersen on bass, and Emmett Franz on dobro. Visit their website at www.petersenband.com to learn more about their family.

The family writes: God doesn’t promise that walking with him will be easy, but what he does promise is that every day of our lives is in his hands and we can rest in the hope of his Son, Jesus Christ, who paid the punishment for our sins so that we can have hope and eternity with him! In this season of uncertainty we are so thankful for a loving Savior who gladly takes our worries and bears our burdens so that we can walk one day at a time with eternity in our hearts. He holds tomorrow, and he holds each day in his hands ❤️ Happy Easter. He is risen indeed!

Remember to comment below and make sure your name appears somewhere in the comment!

4/15 Wonderful Wednesday Recorder Lesson

I had to record 2 videos because one was too long for the program I was using. The first video is me helping you learn "It's Raining." If you've already learned this song, you can either watch the video and review it or just watch the 2nd video. I teach you how to play "God is so Good" on the 2nd video. If you watch both videos and play your recorder along with me, comment that you watched and did both and you'll get credit for 2 music classes! That means you don't have to check in and comment any more this week! Of course, you still can if you want to.

I'm still receiving comments without names so PLEASE make sure your name appears somewhere in your comment. I can't give you credit for watching if I don't know who you are!

Here is the music for "God is so Good." There are 2 different ones, same music but different notes. I worked with you on the top one, but you can try the bottom one if you want. Just remember that all the "F's" in the song are "F#'s". Look at "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" in your Recorder Karate music to find the fingering for F#.

4/14 Terrific Tuesday PreK - 1st Grade Music Lesson

Happy Tuesday boys and girls!

I'm glad you're joining me today because I have another video and song about my dog Tonka. It's not as funny as the last video because my cat Mo didn't bother me this time. You should have an instrument for this lesson. You can refer to my post on March 30 titled "Coming Soon" for ideas for homemade instruments. Use some creativity and as always, have fun!

Remember to leave a comment below and make sure your name appears somewhere in your comment!

4/13 Let's Get Moving Monday!

I hope you all had a nice Easter. Here is a video of some members of my family singing "Days of Elijah." One of my sisters is playing piano and singing, my other sister is singing and my brother-in-law is playing guitar and singing. The drummer is a friend. Enjoy!

And since today is Monday, here is another fun video to move to!

Have a great day and don't forget to comment!

4/10 Fabulous Friday 2nd & 3rd Grade Music Lesson

Happy Good Friday boys and girls!

Here is a video I made for you to explain what "form" is. You're going to need 3 different instruments to play along with this song. Look around and see what you can find. You can look at my post on March 30 for some ideas. I also give you some ideas in this video. Hope you enjoy!

  Don't forget to comment below!