Tag Archives: spring

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”

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”

Calm Like Tree / Calme comme l’arbre

Songs for children can often fall into one of three categories: happy songs, educational songs, or lullabies.  There is nothing wrong with any of these three categories- many of the songs I write fit nicely into these categories, and I like to think they all have a very important place in this world.  However, asContinue reading “Calm Like Tree / Calme comme l’arbre”

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”