I had not heard of Dr. Jean Feldman until a few weeks ago. A friend who is a Pre-K/Special K teacher sent me a message and asked if I would be going to the DR. Jean concert at the library. My answer: Who? So I was sent to Dr. Jean's site* and found out that although I didn't know of her specifically, I definitely knew her work. I have used her cheers in my classroom for years and the kids always LOVED it. (seriously, check out her site and you'll find some great ones)
Anyway, since Bridget and I didn't have any plans, we went off across town to see Dr. Jean. And I'm soooooooo glad we did. Bridget had an absolute blast and I cracked up watching how much fun the entire audience had. My favorite part was the Tooty Ta**. Please, please PLEASE look this up if you don't know it. It's totally worth it. I don't think you can truly realize how absolutely hilarious it can be to watch 150+ kids spinning in circles with their thumbs up, elbows back, knees together, bottoms up, tongue out, and eyes closed singing the song. I'm still laughing just thinking about it. Bridget's favorite was the Alligator Chant which I can't really seem to find a good video of. The girl is completely enthralled by alligators (but that's a whole different post).
I'm so glad that we live in a city where our library district is able to offer these shows to us. Especially when they can offer them for free. I'm so fortunate that I have been able to take this bit of unexpected time off with Bridget to do these things. Although life is far from perfect, days like this make it a bit brighter.
**I have no idea how long this song has been around. The first time I heard/participated in this song was High School Key Club. Seriously, it was run by our crazy (but hilarious) chemistry teacher and she had a whole group of high school kids doing this utterly childish dance and cracking the heck up. Ah, high school. How fond a few of my memories are of you...
Anyway, since Bridget and I didn't have any plans, we went off across town to see Dr. Jean. And I'm soooooooo glad we did. Bridget had an absolute blast and I cracked up watching how much fun the entire audience had. My favorite part was the Tooty Ta**. Please, please PLEASE look this up if you don't know it. It's totally worth it. I don't think you can truly realize how absolutely hilarious it can be to watch 150+ kids spinning in circles with their thumbs up, elbows back, knees together, bottoms up, tongue out, and eyes closed singing the song. I'm still laughing just thinking about it. Bridget's favorite was the Alligator Chant which I can't really seem to find a good video of. The girl is completely enthralled by alligators (but that's a whole different post).
I'm so glad that we live in a city where our library district is able to offer these shows to us. Especially when they can offer them for free. I'm so fortunate that I have been able to take this bit of unexpected time off with Bridget to do these things. Although life is far from perfect, days like this make it a bit brighter.
Bridget and Dr. Jean. Really, Bridget was happy. But she was also tired.
*If you go to her site right now, pictures from her visit to Vegas on on the front page. Bridget and I are front row, center section. Can you spot us?**I have no idea how long this song has been around. The first time I heard/participated in this song was High School Key Club. Seriously, it was run by our crazy (but hilarious) chemistry teacher and she had a whole group of high school kids doing this utterly childish dance and cracking the heck up. Ah, high school. How fond a few of my memories are of you...
3 comments:
Ah, now I see why you were asking about Ms N for chemistry.
Um, I had no idea you were in Key Club. Did I forget this? Who knows what's wrong with me?
I know the song from Girl Scouts. I still sing it sometimes although I don't remember most of it.
Now, I'm heading off to your link. Thanks for sharing this! I love library programs and time spent with littles. :)
I see you guys! And, holy moly, that library is huge!
V- The library was a huge area. This is a theatre that is attached to the library though, not a open part of the library itself.
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