Our PreSchool Blog

Ms. Joanie came today for a great musical experience!  We used rhythm sticks, bells, and cymbals to create our own orchestra.  We listened carefully and followed our leader to create our masterpiece.  The kids did a fantastic job listening (which is sometimes a challenge at this age).   Keep up the good work!  We also had a chance to play “Brownie,” which is one of Ms. Joanie’s special guitars she shares with us.  Each child had a chance to choose one of their favorite songs and help Ms. Joanie play the song on the guitar.  We heard everything from the theme song from Toy Story to Batman to Twinkle Twinkle Little Star.  Ms. Joanie will be back next Friday morning for another musical adventure.

miss joanie taking requests

It is always an exciting day when Ms. Joanie stops by!  The kids danced happily along side  the beat of Ms. Joanie’s drum, clapping their hands and stomping their feet.  It proved to be another musical extravaganza!  Everybody got a chance to build their own beat on Ms. Joanie’s Drum and the kids loved it!

Miss Joanie with another great exercise for the kids to learn tempo and rhythm

Welcome Ms. Joanie back to the Preschool.  We were glad to see her and she of course, brought Elmo and Brownie!  We will see Ms. Joanie once a week this year and we can’t wait!

Elmo teaches us the different parts of the guitar

Miss Joanie introduces Sankal to her favorite guitar "Brownie"

Today the children were excited for the return of their beloved music teacher Miss Joanie.  The kids sang some of their favorites and learned some new tunes as well.  It is easy to see why Miss Joanie has become one of our favorites here at Creative Tots.  They learned rhythm and rhyme through the use of timing and cooperation while forming a small rock band.  Her guitar “brownie” was on hand to let the children try their musical abilities.  She will certainly be here all year and will instruct the children on the form and structure of various musical styles.

The toddlers are always up and moving when Miss Joanie visits