School Begins and the Choir is Huge

School started two weeks ago. I have the responsibility to teach music to K-8th Grade. Wow. It is a handful. There are almost 100 kids enrolled but I don't think I have that many. 
When my principal asked me to come back, I decided to teach American Music History, songs of various periods of our history and theory. 

While teaching isn't that difficult but trying to keep the songs at the various age levels can be. I use a lot of help from websites and videos in my curriculum and go according to the main outline I put together before school started. 

I'd like to be able to bring not only songs at different time periods, but Christian songs that could be used in our Chapel time and the programs throughout the year. I even made up a song about Adam and Eve using the old song "Are You Sleeping". I think the kids like it. 

I spend a lot of time preparing for the lessons, usually 5 or 6 hours. I believe it's important to be prepared and ready for each class and not go by the seat of my pants, although I wear skirts. I believe the kids are enjoying the classes. I get a lot of feedback from parents. 

I've also been busy joining another church, Mountain Bible Church and getting involved with the ladies there. I'll be helping out with the upcoming "Christmas Tea". 

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