Episode #172: Brewing Up Fresh Ideas

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Main Theme: Brewing Up Fresh Ideas

This episode is a replay from live a Facebook/Instagram video with Carrie and Tanya. We share some of our favorite Valentine's Day songs and activities, answer a few listener questions, and give some updates on what's new with Music Teacher Coffee Talk.

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Valentine's Day Ideas


Circle mixer: In a single circle, facing a partner

Measures 1-2: Students join hands. With the foot closest to the center of the circle, tap your heel, then your toe. Step three times on "on the line."
Measures 3-4: Switch places with your partner.
Measures 5-6: Repeat movement from first phrase with other foot leading.
Measures 7-8: Point and shake your finger at your partner on "maybe yah." Turn 180 degrees away from partner while crossing arms in front on "nein" so you are now facing a new partner.

Repeat until you return to your first partner.

Valentine, Valentine

Love Somebody - As learned from Aileen's Music Room

Cupid Shuffle


Coda

Tanya recommends the Doechii Tiny Desk Concert (includes explicit content - not for classroom use)

Carrie recommends the show Scamanda on Hulu

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