This classic folk song is a favorite in my classroom and really gets my students energized. Best suited for 3rd-5th grade, this song can be used with movements to create a high-energy mini performance. Download The MP3's Free Here Download The Sheet Music Free Here Teaching Sequence: Teach Refrain by having the students echo one line at a time then chunk two or more lines together. Teach the first verse using call and response Link the first verse and the refrain Teach the se

We all like comfort. From nice hotels at conferences to memory foam mattresses, the industry of comfort is a well welcomed friend to most people including teachers. While there is nothing wrong with being comfortable in our day to day lives, sinking into the "Comfort Zone" in our teaching can slow our progress and even burn us out. Here are four reasons why: 1. When we are in the comfort zone we feel like we aren't growing. When we sink into the comfort zone of teaching this