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’”
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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”
What Kind of Leaves/ Quelle sorte de feuilles
“What Kind of Leaves” (“Quelle sorte de feuilles” in French) is the sister song to “Green Leaf” (“Feuilles Vertes” in French). In the fall, children were encouraged to make observations about all of the different kinds of leaves that were falling to the ground, and now, in the Spring, they are encouraged to consider whatContinue reading “What Kind of Leaves/ Quelle sorte de feuilles”
Sweet Tree / Bel arbre
I share with you today the song “Sweet Tree” (“Bel arbre” in French). This song captures the excitement of this time of year, when the days get longer, the sun gets stronger, and the Maple trees are magical. This song is intended to spark curiosity, and encourage children to look closely at the Maple treesContinue reading “Sweet Tree / Bel arbre”
Tracks in the Snow/ Les traces dans la neige
“Tracks in the Snow” (Les traces dans la neige) is a song that I wrote to support children in looking more closely in the land during the winter months, and in learning to ask questions about what they notice. I always ask students to ‘fill in the blank’ as we sing together, and their suggestionsContinue reading “Tracks in the Snow/ Les traces dans la neige”
Land Heart Song 