Category Archives: Camp Acorn 2013

The Dinosaurs Play the Drum

Posted on June 13, 2013 by Hilary Yip

Dinosaur, dinosaur, dinosaur, roar! Stomp, stomp, stomp, stomp, stomp, stomp, roar! Tiptoe, tiptoe, tiptoe, roar! The Dinosaurs class played the drums as dinosaurs, stomping, tiptoeing, and roaring.  We chanted the words above and played them to a rhythm.  Our hands … Continue reading →

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Martial Arts Class: Our Rules

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Hilary Yip

Today marks the second martial arts class for the Bubbleologists, Kittens, Robots, Chameleons, and Detectives; we are already half way through camp!  Many students have learned some martial arts from me before and for some students, it is a new … Continue reading →

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“The Seed Song” in Action

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Hilary Yip

The Pandas are learning “The Seed Song” from a book by the same name with lyrics by Judy Saksie.  It is a short song that describes what happens to a seed, from being planted to growing.  The words easily lends … Continue reading →

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“Row Your Boat”: Slow, Medium, or Fast?

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Hilary Yip

“Gently down the street.” “Mary, Mary, Mary, Mary, life is not a dream.” – “Row Your Boat” student variations The Owls, Turtles, Belugas, Zebras, Bears, Buccaneers, and Agents classes are singing, “Row Row Row Your Boat” while playing drums.  We … Continue reading →

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Surfing with a Carpet Surf Board

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Hilary Yip

“Surf’s up dude!” – K. Bears”‘Do it again!” – Belugas That’s right!  The Owls, Turtles, Belugas, Zebras, Bears, and Agents students are catching the waves in the music room.  We used a carpet square as a surf board and with … Continue reading →

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