It takes a lot of classroom management skill to handle the kids when a lesson makes them “crazy”, “absolutely wild”, and “wouldn’t have been able to sit still.” Are you sure you are ready to take it to the next level, ladies?
I’m surprised at this only because of the time frame. For a long time now, for some reason adults have taken the tack with children that they need to be as loud as possible when expressing themselves — possibly because this shows self-confidence. That being so excited they’re “crazy” etc., is a sign of engagement. I pity the more naturally reticent child in today’s environment.
I’ve been to these kinds of workshops, where the instructor does an absolutely fantastic job, and you just can’t wait to get back home to replicate it in your own environment… Unfortunately, it never seems to come out as magnificent as you expect. But practice helps, and it’s great to have the ideas.
-My experience with kids is that if there is something that engages them which they love, that is when kids are the best-behaved.-You must be much older than I am. I’m now in my 60s, and I remember how embarassed I was way back in grade school, when we had ‘field trips’ to the symphony and they played music familiar to kids. Most of my fellow 3rd graders were jumping around and dancing, or shouting words to songs; there weren’t enough teachers to keep all of them in line. And the people who had paid for the afternoon concert were fairly disgusted with us…
ORMouseworks about 10 years ago
Sounds like a great workshop…makes me wish I’d of been there…especially since I love children and libraries! ;)
jbarnes about 10 years ago
It takes a lot of classroom management skill to handle the kids when a lesson makes them “crazy”, “absolutely wild”, and “wouldn’t have been able to sit still.” Are you sure you are ready to take it to the next level, ladies?
hsawlrae about 10 years ago
And they actually call that…music?
dogday Premium Member about 10 years ago
I’m surprised at this only because of the time frame. For a long time now, for some reason adults have taken the tack with children that they need to be as loud as possible when expressing themselves — possibly because this shows self-confidence. That being so excited they’re “crazy” etc., is a sign of engagement. I pity the more naturally reticent child in today’s environment.
dsom8 about 10 years ago
I’ve been to these kinds of workshops, where the instructor does an absolutely fantastic job, and you just can’t wait to get back home to replicate it in your own environment… Unfortunately, it never seems to come out as magnificent as you expect. But practice helps, and it’s great to have the ideas.
Argy.Bargy2 about 10 years ago
-My experience with kids is that if there is something that engages them which they love, that is when kids are the best-behaved.-You must be much older than I am. I’m now in my 60s, and I remember how embarassed I was way back in grade school, when we had ‘field trips’ to the symphony and they played music familiar to kids. Most of my fellow 3rd graders were jumping around and dancing, or shouting words to songs; there weren’t enough teachers to keep all of them in line. And the people who had paid for the afternoon concert were fairly disgusted with us…
JanLC about 10 years ago
“In fourth grade we would lay our heads on our desks and listen to wonderful orchestral music. “March of the Toreadors” for one.”
We waited for 12th grade for that.