Been using tiktok videos to introduce band and orchestra instruments to my oldest students. Their response: YAS QUEEN! I love Gen Z and Gen Alpha. I also love tiktok. Thank you for sharing your experiences, Everett!! https://t.co/NVg8XJ0wKd
A tip: if you have no idea how to pronounce someone’s name don’t make it weird or corny or xenophobic by implying that their name is hard to say or that you’re puzzled or even laugh about it.
Just say, “Can you say your name for me? I don’t want to mispronounce it.”
See? Easy.
A message from saxophonist & vocalist, @CamilleThurman, on #JALC's energy, output, & intention for November: the idea, spirit, and meaning of #CommonGround. Join us this month as we focus on the need to "rise to the occasion, put differences aside and enhance our commonality."
I got an email from my director saying we could FINALLY sing in the classroom again (outside still preferred). My rowdy 3rd graders were so glad to hear this news!
We learned America the beautiful today. I cried.
We watched Ray Charles's rendition from 2001. I cried again.
We are giving away a 16oz coffee and a breakfast sandwich every day this week to area teachers! We support you and appreciate all of the hard work you are and will be putting in this year!
EDUCATORS! Whether you are teaching virtually or in-person, some healthy habits during the year:
1) Get enough sleep, 7-8 hrs
2) Exercise
3) Drink lots of water
4) Limit food with processed sugar
5) Meditate
6) Make time for yourself
7) Be kind to others
8) Laugh often
To students starting school today,
Please be nice to your teachers. My dad is 53 years old, and not a whiz w technology. He’s called me EVERY day, attempting to practice because he’s so nervous and wants what’s best for his students.
Please be patient with them. They’re trying.