A great start to day 2! Please comment on this era - how would you use this time period and songs and dances in your classroom? (Jump Jim Joe, Lucky Seven, Playparties, Stars and Stripes Forever, Ragtime, Home on the Range)
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I have always been drawn to group dances, not only for their social aspect, but for the ease of learning the dance. "Jump Jim Joe" and Lucky Seven are perfect dances for just this reason. I can see myself starting out the school year teaching my students "Jump Jim Joe" as a getting to know you activity. Lucky Seven is a wonderful group dance without the tension of having to dance with someone that you may not want too. Since partners change, there is no need for that tension.
I learned that our Birchwood ABC school song is based on the tune of "Stars and Stripes Forever." I never knew that! Now I am interested in researching the history of this particular song in order to educate my students prior to teaching them the song. What a great way to combine some history with our school song.