Songs for Fall

Yesterday morning, I walked the land I live in, Williams Treaty Territory and of the Anishinaabe, and the frost was heavy.  The early morning hours felt magical.  Everywhere, all the beings were glistening with their first touch of sunlight. I’ve also been noticing the changing colours in the land, which means we are at theContinue reading “Songs for Fall”

The Robin Song #4: Two more weeks…

Here we go! This is the fourth video in this four-part mini video series!  This week is the grand finale, and we learn what happens to the babies after two weeks! (Are you here to find a gift?! Scroll to the bottom of the page!You will also find lyrics and chords there!) Thank you SOContinue reading “The Robin Song #4: Two more weeks…”

The Robin Song #3: After two weeks…

Thank you for joining me for the third week of this four-part mini video series!  This week, we learn what happens to the eggs after two weeks, and make some more predictions!  I’ve also been receiving many questions about a dad Robin, so I share a little about that, too! I continue to enjoy receivingContinue reading “The Robin Song #3: After two weeks…”

The Robin Song #2: What’s in the nest?

This week, we find out what was in the nest after one week, and make predictions as to what will be in the nest after two more weeks pass! I have been loving receiving your predictions, connections and wonderings, so please continue to share them with me and everyone tuning in to this little series! Continue reading “The Robin Song #2: What’s in the nest?”

The Robin Song #1: The Spark

Thank you for joining The Robin Song mini-video series!   This is an online inquiry for all of us!  For you, as an adult working with children, for the children in your life, and for me, as I explore sharing songs and stories in this way.   For children…  If children watching the video have predictions, connectionsContinue reading “The Robin Song #1: The Spark”

Friends are Coming Back

It feels so good to be out in the land these days!  The air is filled with the sweet sounds of many feathered friends coming back, singing us into warmer days.  After such a long winter, their calls feel like extra special medicine for the soul. “Friends are Coming Back” is a sweet little songContinue reading “Friends are Coming Back”

When the Snow Falls Down

You can’t beat a really great snowfall!  I can’t believe it is mid-January and I’m still waiting for the first big one of the season.  At least we have a little blanket covering the land!  Snowfall brings about so many opportunities to connect with the land in new and exciting ways, and it also promptsContinue reading “When the Snow Falls Down”

Sway Side to Side

As the trees lay themselves bare, all sorts of magic can be found. There is special magic found in those big clumps of leaves that we see oh-so-high in the treetops.  Do you know the ones I mean?  I have found these magical clumps of leaves to be such a beautiful entry point to deepContinue reading “Sway Side to Side”

Fly Your ‘V’

Last year, the geese commanded the attention of my school community.  Everyday before the children arrived at school, the geese flew into the field and settled in to stay throughout the day.  They made sure their presence was known, ushering children away from the field in their not-so-subtle way. And so, we started learning aboutContinue reading “Fly Your ‘V’”

Thank You, Tree / Merci l’arbre

UPDATE: There is now a recorded version of this song available across streaming and download platforms! Find out all about it HERE. The heat has arrived in my region!  We are in a stay-at-home order due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but if we weren’t, this would be the time of year when classes would beContinue reading “Thank You, Tree / Merci l’arbre”