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Strumming for Learning

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Rocklin, California, United States
About the store
I learned to play the guitar and ukulele in my 40's and have loved bringing the joy of each instrument into my classroom daily. I do not have a singer's voice and love to have my class sing louder than me while I play the instrument. I want other teachers who have ever been curious about using the guitar or ukulele in their teaching, that it can be quick and easy to learn.
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Preview of Star of the week/star student binder with parent directions, and journal

Star of the week/star student binder with parent directions, and journal

Do you pick a star student or student of the week? This binder includes a cover and inserts for a Star of the Week. My version is special as I send home a borrowed reading buddy (stuffed animal), an "All About Me Poster" that I purchased seperately & already use, and a journal entry. Includes ideas of what to do with the reading buddy and a journal entry to encourage writing and drawing. This version does not include directions for a take home ukulele, it's more general.
Preview of Ukulele: Star of the week/star student binder with parent directions, journal

Ukulele: Star of the week/star student binder with parent directions, journal

Do you pick a star student or student of the week? This binder includes a cover and inserts for a Star of the Week. My version is special as I send home a borrowed reading buddy (stuffed animal), an "All About Me Poster" that I purchased separately & already use, and a borrowed take home ukulele (that I am willing to part with for the weekend). Includes ideas of what to do with the reading buddy, a journal entry to encourage writing and drawing, as well as tips for playing the ukulele with th
Preview of Classroom aid or volunteer task checklist for student review or intervention

Classroom aid or volunteer task checklist for student review or intervention

Having a classroom aid or volunteer is incredibly helpful. This check list helps you organize the work you need them to do and gives them the independence and guidance to get it done. This is great for the beginning of the year or as an intervention for students struggling with foundational concepts. Check the skills you'd like the students to work with and what they need to do when they're done. Place this sheet on top of the worksheets and/or activities you want students to complete.
Preview of Ukulele skip counting by 10's, 5's, and 2's song/chant

Ukulele skip counting by 10's, 5's, and 2's song/chant

This song or chant can be used to help your students practice skip counting by 10's, 5's, and 2's. It's a fun way to use rhythm sticks or get their bodies moving while they practice this skill. You can also have a student use a pointer and show the class on a 100's chart in front of the room as they all sing together. Chord charts and finger placement for both right and left handed players are on the page.
Preview of Ukulele 100th Day song or chant

Ukulele 100th Day song or chant

Help your students celebrate the 100th Day of School by singing this fun song that uses some additonal math to express ways to make 100. This song lends itself well to hand motions and is a great addition to your classroom 100th Day party or celebration. This song has both right and left hand ukulele chord finger placement directly on the page with guides to help you know when to strum down and switch between chords.
Preview of Guitar (Standard Tuning) 100th Day of School song/chant with chords

Guitar (Standard Tuning) 100th Day of School song/chant with chords

Help your students celebrate the 100th Day of School by singing this fun song that uses some additonal math to express ways to make 100. This song lends itself well to hand motions and is a great addition to your classroom 100th Day party or celebration. This song has right and left hand guitar chord finger placement (for standard tuning) directly on the page with guides to help you know when to strum down and switch between chords.
Preview of Guitar (Open G Tuning Left Hand) 100th Day song/chant with chord charts

Guitar (Open G Tuning Left Hand) 100th Day song/chant with chord charts

Help your students celebrate the 100th Day of School by singing this fun song that uses some additonal math to express ways to make 100. This song lends itself well to hand motions and is a great addition to your classroom 100th Day party or celebration. This song has left hand guitar chord finger placement (for open G tuning) directly on the page with guides to help you know when to strum down and switch between chords.
Preview of Guitar (Open G Tuning Right Hand) 100th Day song/chant with chord charts

Guitar (Open G Tuning Right Hand) 100th Day song/chant with chord charts

Help your students celebrate the 100th Day of School by singing this fun song that uses some additonal math to express ways to make 100. This song lends itself well to hand motions and is a great addition to your classroom 100th Day party or celebration. This song has right hand guitar chord finger placement (for open G tuning) directly on the page with guides to help you know when to strum down and switch between chords.
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About the store

Experience

I learned to play the guitar and ukulele in my 40's and have loved bringing the joy of each instrument into my classroom daily. I do not have a singer's voice and love to have my class sing louder than me while I play the instrument. I want other teachers who have ever been curious about using the guitar or ukulele in their teaching, that it can be quick and easy to learn.

Teaching style

Teaching to the whole child by incorporating brain breaks, opportunities to get wiggles out, and using the ukulele and guitar in my teaching as much as I can. I've written a few songs that use similar simple tunes and chords that are easy to quickly pick up and use for classroom learning. Each song only uses 3-4 of the same chords.