I organized to have musical instrument presentations in a few of my classes today.
They were pretty successful, and I got to enjoy watching the students explain what they learned in a research project.
I have a few talented students. Some are shy and recorded themselves play their instruments. Others actually played their instruments. And, the rest are going to bring in c.d.s and internet resources over the next few days.
Did I mention that I played for a few of them? I'm kinda the only violinist in Juticalpa. Well, I have a student, and then there's a 10th grader who plays the violin. There's another violinist in Catacamas, but really, not a whole lot.
After the presentations, I want to get a jam session together for after school. Actually, I know that I could easily get a few kids to show up even next week if I wanted. So, I will make this happen and get to know my students a little differently through music and a more relaxed setting.
It's also the beginning of the second partial -- or term. I have learned a lot and am very eager to implement other classroom ideas. Plus it's almost Christmas, and I can assign homework: look for Christmas music!!!
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