Out of Action!

Hi all, sorry I have been out of action for a few weeks an have not been blogging regularly. No excuse, just plain laziness and allowing other things to crowd out my blogging time.

The SWIS classes have been going well. The kids are starting to get the hang of the idea of 'going to the park' and the things we can do there. We have lots of fun and laughter in class when they have to correct this 'blur' ( wink, wink!) teacher who doesnt know which part of the slide to climb up, and which side of the see saw she must be on! Kids love to have their 'teaching' moments too - especially as they are always told what to do, how to do it - it's good for their self esteem to have the opportunity to help and tell others how to do things.

They are also beginning to form friendships in class, especially the girls. So sweet, every opportunity they get, they will be holding hands and helping each other with instruments. I'm glad to see emerging friendships here because it is a sign that they feel secure emotionally and have the confidence to reach out to others.

Hope that the kids are not driving you crazy with the slide whistle at home! We will continue with the use of slide whistle on and off throughout this term so do bring it along in class.

This term will be a challenging one musically. I have been thinking of how to make the lessons more challenging for the kids, and you will see as we go along this semester. I look forward to seeing the kids rise up to the occasion and really grasp the musical concepts.

So, till we meet again in cyberspace.....ah, make sure you go out and vote this saturday. I will, after my classes!