Category Archives: Seals 12-13

“You Are My Sunshine” Song and Book

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Hilary Yip

In light of the beautiful sunny Houston weather we have been having, I have started teaching students the song “You Are My Sunshine.” I read a book with the song to the Elephants, Seals, All-Stars, Monkeys, Giraffes, and Zebras. The … Continue reading →

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Rainbow Ribbon Rings in Octopus’s Garden

Posted on April 23, 2013 by Hilary Yip

The Elephants, Seals, All-Stars, Monkeys, Giraffes, and Monkeys have been dancing to “Octopus’s Garden” with rainbow ribbons rings.  The song has a great dance beat and transitions that easily lend to movement changes.  Many of the teachers commented that they … Continue reading →

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Lots of Bugs for Earth Day

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Hilary Yip

Happy Earth Day!             In celebration of nature, I have been singing “There Are Lots of Bugs In My Garden” for several weeks with the Elephants, Seals, All-Stars, Monkeys, Giraffes, and Zebras.  I started with … Continue reading →

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Songs to Help Grief and Loss

Posted on April 18, 2013 by Hilary Yip

Today students brought flowers to school.  With the help of a team of mothers, they made flower wreaths for Margaret.  Something so simple was therapeutic for the students to help them grieve, understand the loss of their friend, and find … Continue reading →

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iPad App: “Relax Melodies”- Listen to Nature

Posted on April 17, 2013 by Hilary Yip

Spring is in full bloom here and in light of recent events, I designed a listening to nature activity for the students.  We listened to “Garden Pond” on the “Relax Melodies Premium HD” app on the iPad ($2.99).  This was … Continue reading →

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