Welcome students and families in Divisions 14 through 21 and a big welcome to students in Divisions 10 and 11 this week as well! To those students who are visiting my blog for the first time, please feel free to look at previous posts for more song and music learning ideas.
I have been thinking about what lessons to teach and what songs (new and already known) that I would like to share with my students and this song is one that came to my mind right away, as we began our new learning journey from home. In the videos below you can sing along with me to “This Little Light of Mine.” I sing and play it in the first video. In the second video, I teach the actions. Remember that each one of you has your own light that shines within you. So, be true to yourself. Honour how you are feeling and know that you will ALWAYS be the one and only, UNIQUE and SPECIAL, YOU!!!!
“This Little Light of Mine,” is an African-American Spiritual or Gospel song, composed in the 1920’s. Here are the lyrics:
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine
Let it shine, let it shine, let it shine!
Everywhere I go… (follows the same pattern as in the verse above…)
Always in my heart… (as above)
All around the world… (as above)
This little light of mine… (as above)
Another song you might enjoy learning this week is one of my favourites too! I remember learning it from a show that I used to watch when I was your age, called: “The Muppet Show.” Do you know Kermit The Frog? Do you know how much Ralph likes to play the piano? Do you know that Animal has superstar drum playing abilities? Some of you might also recognize the lovely lady who introduces the song. Her name is Julie Andrews and she is a singer and actor from many films that you may have seen including: The Sound of Music, Mary Poppins and many more! She is also one of my favourites! Enjoy…
Just in case you needed this today… ❤️🎶
Posted by Muppet Wiki on Tuesday, March 24, 2020
I am reposting the following links for these music websites that you may choose to explore. There are so many music-making opportunities for you to have fun with! Have a wonderful week everyone and feel free to comment in the box below or if you have any questions or concerns you can send me an email at:
Ravena.Berar@burnabyschools.ca
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