In my last blog post, I included a favorite song I sing with children, “The Sun and the Rain Make a Rainbow.” I searched through YouTube to find the song- nothing. So, I just sang it myself. Fellow blogger Debby at https://dgkayewriter.com/ suggested I put it on YouTube since no one else had.
I have been teaching preschool for over forty years. This is my passion. I believe that children have a voice, and that is the catalyst to enhance or even change the learning experience. Emergent curriculum opens young minds. It's the little things that happen in the classroom that are most important and exciting. That's what I write about.
I was a live guest on the Kelly Clarkson Show. I am highlighted in the seventh edition of Jim Trelease's million-copy bestselling book, "The Read-Aloud Handbook" because of my reading to children. My class has designed quilts that hang as permanent displays at the National Liberty Museum in Philadelphia, the Fisher House at the Boston VA Hospital, and the Massachusetts State House in Boston.
Great work, Jennie. I could not access YT from your video, but found it easily online. I left a ‘thumbs-up’, then shared the video on Twitter. Let’s get you to the 5,000 views!
Best wishes, Pete.
That would be wonderful! Just go to YouTube and type in the song title. Voila! Let me know how you make out. When you do the ‘grass’ part with your fingers, make sure your palms face toward you, so the grass goes down. 😀 Best to you, Will.
I hadn’t thought of that, Diana. It does seem that there’s a need. I will plan to sing more children’s songs on YouTube. It’s what I love to do (second to reading aloud.) 😀
What an adorable song! Thank you for sharing it with us, Jennie–I’m sure your students must love it. You have such a calm, gentle speaking voice! I’m visualizing your students responding well to that too.
I don’t know! Now, I’m well over 11,000, on my way to 12,000. Who are these people? Part of me wants to ask, “Who listens to a preschool teacher singing at home without any music?” Another part of me knows children connect with what is real, no fancy-dancy videos. Children haven’t changed, but technology has. Perhaps I’m ‘speaking’ to the the ‘real children’.
Today at school was orientation for children. I gathered children together with music, playing the autoharp and singing a few simple songs. They were glued. That’s what children need.
Jennie, you aren’t rambling, you’re a phenom, lol! I am curious too, I mean, ya, you’re famous, but so many views so fast is fantastic! Sheesh, too bad my podcasts are geared toward the other end of the spectrum of life or I’d ask you to send me a few thousand viewers. Lolol. ❤
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Way to rock YouTube, Jennie! I just added to that hit list 🙂
‘Hit list’…that made me smile. I figured I’d get 25 views, max. Who knew? Thanks, Dan. Sincerely, Rocker Jennie. 😅
I’d be happy to be a roadie when you go on tour 😉
We’ll knock ’em dead!
That’s wonderful, Jennie ✨
Thanks so much, Alethea
Congratulations! You go girl!
Thanks, Pam!
Well done Jennie!
Thanks so much, FR!
Love that song! Thanks for sharing.
I’m glad you like it. Thanks!
That’s terrific!
Thanks so much, John!
Wonderful, Jennie!
Thanks so much, Ritu!
Great work, Jennie. I could not access YT from your video, but found it easily online. I left a ‘thumbs-up’, then shared the video on Twitter. Let’s get you to the 5,000 views!
Best wishes, Pete.
That’s so nice, Pete! Many thanks, and who knew? I thought maybe 25 views, tops. 😅 Best to you, my friend.
Way to go!!!
Thanks, Will! Who knew there were so many people who viewed the video?
I am going to see if I can figure out how to share it with my Music Together families… and I am also going to learn it myself!
That would be wonderful! Just go to YouTube and type in the song title. Voila! Let me know how you make out. When you do the ‘grass’ part with your fingers, make sure your palms face toward you, so the grass goes down. 😀 Best to you, Will.
Well done you now you have one more me 😛😁😁😁😁😁
Thanks so much, Willow! 😍
What a wonderful idea. You are indeed a star. 😁
Thanks so much, Darlene! 😀
Whoa! That’s a lot of views. Please do more of them, Jennie. There’s clearly a need for them.
I hadn’t thought of that, Diana. It does seem that there’s a need. I will plan to sing more children’s songs on YouTube. It’s what I love to do (second to reading aloud.) 😀
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Now that’s how to get things done!
Yes, and thank you!
Take that on the road! Well done –
Who knew? Thanks, Beth
Congratulations Jennie. It is making many, many happy!😊
I hope so, and I had no idea so many people would watch this video. Making people happy is what matters. Thank you!
A big hug.
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That is amazing. Sharing it to my education channel…
Thanks so much, Jacqui!
Sweetness!
Thank you!
You’re an influencer, my friend. I’ll never forget rapper Jennie.
Who knew this song would be on the hit parade chart? Still, the rapper song gets my vote. 😀
Who Knew?!?
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Exactly!!
Upwards and Onwards, Jennie! Go girl. xx
Thank you, Joy!
Wow! That’s awesome, Jennie. You are a star.
Who knew so many people would watch this! Thanks, Norah!
My pleasure, Jennie.
The views keep climbing. Over 9K at the moment.
You really are a star!
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What an adorable song! Thank you for sharing it with us, Jennie–I’m sure your students must love it. You have such a calm, gentle speaking voice! I’m visualizing your students responding well to that too.
Thanks so much, Nancy. Yes, my students love the music. I hadn’t thought about my voice, I’m glad you picked up on that.
Go Jennie…Love it!
Thanks, Carol! I just checked, and I’m well over 5,000 views. Yikes!
Oh wow! go you that’s fabulous, Jennie x
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5,4k views and counting!
I just checked, and it’s now 6.1K and counting. Yikes!
You should make an album Jennie!
Haha!! Already over 9K views.
9K – that’s amazing! You do need an album!
Today it is well over 11K. Yikes!
Hi Jennie, that is amazing 🤩
You’re a rockstar Jennie!!! ❤
I have checked the number of views every few days. I’m over 10,000. Holy Moly!
Omg, what’s your secret? Lol ❤
I don’t know! Now, I’m well over 11,000, on my way to 12,000. Who are these people? Part of me wants to ask, “Who listens to a preschool teacher singing at home without any music?” Another part of me knows children connect with what is real, no fancy-dancy videos. Children haven’t changed, but technology has. Perhaps I’m ‘speaking’ to the the ‘real children’.
Today at school was orientation for children. I gathered children together with music, playing the autoharp and singing a few simple songs. They were glued. That’s what children need.
Apologies for rambling, Debby.
Jennie, you aren’t rambling, you’re a phenom, lol! I am curious too, I mean, ya, you’re famous, but so many views so fast is fantastic! Sheesh, too bad my podcasts are geared toward the other end of the spectrum of life or I’d ask you to send me a few thousand viewers. Lolol. ❤
That’s so nice to say, Debby. I’d gladly give you a few thousand. 💕
Lol. ❤