Week #2
Lesson: Exploring Rhythm

Hello Parents,

Today your child began the life long adventure into clapping to the beat or for some marching to their own tune. We began to explore different pitches and rhythms today. This was done through the singing of the song "Don't Laugh at Me" and the song "Puff the Magic Dragon". The "Who Stole the Cookie from the Cookie Jar" game taught the children about the importance of keeping the rhythm going despite interruptions. The children's choir is rapidly growing. We had 21 students the first session and 35 at yesterday's session...we hope to see more children continue to join in the coming weeks!








Week#1
Lesson: The Torn Heart, Students explore the effects of “put-downs” and “put-ups”


Hello Parents,

Today your child took part in a lesson on “put-downs” and “put-ups”. The lesson was designed by the “Don’t Laugh at Me” Program designed by the Peter, Paul and Mary Foundation. The goal of the lesson was to help your children with the development of empathy, to build their awareness of actions that constitute a “put-up” and a “put-down”, to help them develop a commitment to positive interactions and to help us create a common language around “put-downs” and “put-ups” which will we be expressing with a thumbs up and a thumbs down expression.

We read a story about “put-downs” that was acted out by the High School volunteers and then discussed how it made each of us feel. Then we watched a portion of the “Don’t Laugh At Me” video which introduced the songs “Don’t Laugh at Me” and “Puff the Magic Dragon”. I am sending home the lyrics to both songs so that your children may practice the words this week as we will begin singing the song next week.

It is my goal that the children will learn the 8 songs that are included in the “Don’t Laugh At Me” program and the beliefs behind them. I would like to see the children travel to other schools and venue’s to perform the songs and teach others what they have learned about compassion and tolerance. Together we as a community can help tackle the problems of bully’s and violence with compassion and tolerance.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate in contacting me at 656-6727. Or via email at musicindelhi@yahoo.com Please visit our website for updates and information on the overall program: http://musicindelhi.wetpaint.com/

Warmest Regards,


Jennifer Gray
Delhi Unified Children’s Choir Coordinator