Barefoot Books- LadyD: 2014

Being Thankful

I hope this has been a very restful week for all my teacher friends and bloggers. Wishing you happy times with family togetherness.

It's always good to reflect on the good things we have in life and be thankful.

I want you to know how thankful I am for you and all of the support you've given Barefoot Books LadyD and LadyD Books throughout the year.

For those of you on Pinterest who have pinned my Kindergarten and Sunday School lesson plans, I am so thankful for your support.

Happy Thanksgiving!

“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me.” -- C. S. Lewis

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Songs About Backpacks

Do you know where your backpack goes?
(Yes I do)
Do you know where your jacket goes?
(Yes I do)
Do you know where your folder goes?
(Yes I do)
Do you know where you go?
(Yes I do)

© Sing, Smile, and Learn

Sing to Hear We Go 'Round The Mulberry Bush

This is the way we open the backpack, open the backpack, open the backpack.
This is the way we open the backpack, and get ready to go.
This is the way we put stuff in, put stuff in, put stuff in.
This is the way we put stuff in, and get ready to go.
This is the way we close the backpack, close the backpack, close the backpack.
This is the way we close the backpack, and get ready to go.

http://123kindergarten.com

Backpack Song

Music for Kids with Bari Koral Family Rock Band

How To Make A Paper Backpack

http://www.daniellesplace.com/html/backtoschoolcrafts.html

Buddy Bags

Looking for ideas for filling buddy bags with books and a song? Visit Vanessa's site, http://www.pre-kpages.com/buddy-bags/

Ode To My Backpack by Erika W.

O beautiful material,
Strong and navy blue,
Proteus himself is not as flexible,
Nor as persevering as thee.
Despite the abuse to which I subject you during the year,
Thou remain true to me in times of cheer and fear.

O steadfast zippers
Who seal off my effects,
And especially my precious secrets, from the world,
Without thee, how could I possibly survive?
When the pressures of the world bear down on me,
I unload them unto thee and know thou shalt protect them within.

And thee too noble straps
Help me bear the crushing weight of Atlas' burden.
When I feel like I may surrender and collapse,
Thou comfort my aching shoulders,
And give me the strength to tread forth and face life.
Without thee, where would I find the might to go on?

O dear, dear backpack,
But what a dreadful encumbrance thou can be
When our troubles combine and intermingle
To fashion agonizing torture upon thy constitution and upon my bones.
Through the pain, though, the supple bliss and warmth of they cushioning,
Maintains the everlasting bond of our love.

Ultimately, our constant proximity results in a bursting,
Of thy tolerance and my own patience.
The inconceivable strain disrupts Libra's balance,
And wears think upon thy threads of lenience.
But fear not, for Astraea's needle can stitch strong words
And restore the union of dear, sincere companions.

So though the struggle for reciprocity may endure,
I will stray from thy benevolence, backpack, nevermore.

Buying Backpacks Online

Songs About Backpacks: Barefoot Books-LadyD

This year our grandson chose a Super Mario backpack that we purchased at Toys R Us. I'm thinking our other grandson just might like the Bee Backpack... adorable!

Skip Hop Zoo Pack Little Kid Backpack, Bee

I just love the call and response backpack song. Do you have one that you can share with us?

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3 Questions for Writing Assignment

I received a very cool writing assignment from Katie Davis awhile back... You might want to visit here site, www.katiedavis.com She's encouraging, motivating and a great author!

First Question: "What did you do right in 2013?"

Well, I had finished up teaching music at a private Kindergarten class and decided that I missed the kids soooo much. From there I then went to the Sunday School Classes for 2-5 year old kids and it was like a whirlwind of fun, teaching tons of children songs to sing along with hand gestures.

Second Question: "What are your three words for 2014?"

1. Organize. I tend to make piles of paper with all my wonderful notes that inspire me for the moment.

2. Clean. I then tend to scatter my sticky notes throughout every room in the house.

3. Celebrate. After I figure out what I meant by all my note-taking, then I proceed to write a blog post or just work on writing 400 words for an article.

Katie says, "It's easy to get overwhelmed. Everyone is so busy. When you write things down it makes you feel in control. Crossing things off is even more fun!"

Third Question: Visualize where you see yourself at the end of 2014. Go as big as you can. See it. Visualizing makes it happen. Describe it below.

I see myself leading the children in two live performances (mostly for Christmas and Easter) to a large audience. I also see how my being a piano teacher is opening doors for music therapy (for those having some type of injury to the brain.) Also, bringing music to Guest Homes and maybe getting back with the worship team or doing special music for the church. Plus, having musicians meet in my home and eventually record songs for children's books!

So, some additional writing thoughts could be on:

Goals for this year 2014.
Goals for this week of...
On going from previous weeks.
To Do.
Projects Review - Monday
Projects Review - Friday
Notes

Sometimes I wish their was a writer's workshop here in town but right now I'm finding lots of resources online. So, what are you working on? What are your 3 words for 2014?

Kindergarten Music: Absolutely Nothin'

Photo Credit: Fairy Graphics

A fun and easy song to do with kids that's from the CD Dig Down Deep, is called Absolutely Nothin'. Our Sunday school kids love to put their hand on their hips and shake their finger back and forth, singing "Nothin', nothin', absolutely nothin.'" I like the song because it reinforces that nothing can separate us from the Father's love. What wonderful seeds are being planted in young people's hearts and minds.

Absolutely Nothin' (Lyrics and Chords)

D                                                      G
Nothin', nothin', absolutely nothin'
D                                                       G
Nothin', nothin', absolutely nothin'
D
What can take your love away?
                                                          G
Nothin', nothin', absolutely nothin'.
D
What can make us separate?

Nothin', nothin', absolutley nothin'.
     G               A
In death or in life,
            F#                    Bm
What's deep or what's high,
             Em                                          A
There's one thing that stays the same.
        G           A
No power or king
        F#         Bm
Can do anything
      Em           A
To take your love away.
D                                                     G
Nothin', nothin', absolutely nothin'
D                             G          C   G
Nothin', nothin', absolutely nothin'!

YouTube Video (Jana Alayra)

Books on God's Love

God's Love For You Bible Storybook
The Berenstain Bears Go to Sunday School (Berenstain Bears/Living Lights)

This is such a cute song for kid's worship. What lessons/music have you prepared for the children?
Have a great week!

Children's Music: Get Up, Get Up!

Photo Credit: pippalou

We had a wonderful opportunity to introduce a new song to the children, from 2 - 5 years old. They loved it! Their bright, smiling faces were eager to learn this one.

Song Lyrics to Get Up, Get Up

Get Up, Get Up

By Jana Alayra

Get up, get up

Get up and tell the world

Get up, get up

Some people haven’t heard

That Jesus paid the price

So we can have eternal life

Yeah, get up, get up

Get up and tell the world

Get up, get up

Get up and tell the world

Get up, get up

Some people haven’t heard

That Jesus paid the price

So we can have eternal life

Yeah, get up, get up

Get up and tell the world

Every day, in all that you say and do

There is a way to say that He loves you

Get up, get up

Get up and tell the world

Get up, get up

Some people haven’t heard

That Jesus paid the price

So we can have eternal life

Yeah, get up, get up

Get up and tell the world

Every day, in all that you say and do

There is a way to say that He loves you

Get up, get up

Get up and tell the world

Get up, get up

Some people haven’t heard

That Jesus paid the price

So we can have eternal life

Yeah, get up, get up

Get up and tell the world

YouTube Video

We do the hand motions a little bit different than the kids on the video. Our class likes to snap their fingers on the "get up" part. We pretty much follow along with the Jana dvds.

Piano and Guitar Chords

F#m

C#m

F#m

back to the beginning

ending

A/C#

Bm7

Children's Books

Barefoot Books Store

We're practicing songs from Jana Alayra cds and Seeds Family Worship. What are you working on?

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Sunday School: Every Move I Make

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Next Sunday we will be doing this song for Sunday School at our church. I have played Every Move I Make before on the worship team. It's an alive song and a fun one to do the with hand gestures. Below, you will see various chord charts in different keys. We sing it in G because it's easier to play on the guitar. The kid's love this one.

I'm saying good bye to summer since everyone is back to school now. Some schools have already been in session since mid-August here in SoCal. How is it where you are? Back in the swing of things? Thought you might want to see some cool surfer shots from the Pacific Ocean.

Here's a video from YouTube in case you're not familiar with the song.

Key of G

Intro:
G-C-D-C (2x)

Verse:

  G         C
Every move I make
           D
I make in You
          C
You make me move, Jesus
  G          C
Every breath I take
              D       C
I breathe in You
[ Tab from: http://www.guitaretab.com/h/hillsong/253741.html ]
  G         C
Every step I take 
           D           
I take in You
          C           
You are my way, Jesus
  G         C
Every breath I take
              D       C              
I breathe in You    (2x)Bridge/Intro:

  G     C
Na Na Na Na Na
   D     C
Na Na Na Na Na   (2x)
  
  
Chorus:
  G        C
Waves of mercy
  C        D
Waves of grace
   G       C   
Everywhere I look
   D        C
I see Your face
  G        C   D        C
Your love has captured me
 G      C         D
Oh my God, this love
      C            
How can it be?

Key of E

verse:
E              A
Every move I make
            B
I make in You

You make me move, Jesus
E              A
Every breath I take
              B
I breathe in You

E              A
Every step I take 
           B
I take in You
                
You are my way, Jesus
E              A
Every breath I take
              B
I breathe in You    (2x)
 
Bridge:
E             A
Waves of mercy
B             A
Waves of grace
E              A   
Everywhere I look
B              A
I see Your face
E              A
Your love has captured me
E       A        B
Oh my God, this love
     A
How can it be?  


E    A     B    A
nananananananana 2X

If you need a brush up course on some piano chords, you might want to invest in this great resource, Chords 101 and 102

Barefoot Books offers some beautifully illustrated children's books about far away places and the sea.

Check out their site and browse through the online bookstore at Dena's Marketplace

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East Coast Wisdom

My grandson and the ocean inspire me today. Here are some refreshing thoughts to ponder while taking in the sights of a beautiful and vast horizon. You'll find some blue all around!

Linking to Inspire Me Monday and Blue Monday

You ask, "What do I do well and what do I love to do?"

Enjoying water time in the Atlantic Ocean

I would say, "Splashing in the Atlantic Ocean!" You see, Andy Stanley said... "Today's creations create tomorrow's experiences."

Unfortunately, there will always be those who don't understand your rhythm and will try to get you to change it to fit their agenda.

When you add a little bit of faith to a little bit of action, miracles still happen. Hope is reborn, life is worth living again... So,

"Look to the future because that is where you'll spend the rest of your life."
-- George Burns

Quotes from Bob Merritt's book:
7 Simple Choices for a Better Tomorrow

Sunrise, Bavaro Beach, Higuey, Punta ...

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Kindergarten Music: Servant of All

We introduced a new song to the Kindergarten class, along with the 2's and 3's yesterday. Needless to say, the song was a hit. It was easy for the children to hold one finger up for the word, "first" and then use both hands to make a zero for the word, "last." When we got to the chorus, everyone just started jumping!! It's so rewarding to see seeds being planted in young ones hearts and minds.

Here's the original chord chart but we found it easier to play the song in the Key of C.

Servant of All (Mark 9:35)

B             E/B             B         B                 F#    B
If anyone wants to be first he must be the very last.
B              E/B            B         B                 F#    B
If anyone wants to be first he must be the very last.

Chorus
               F# E        B
And the servant of all, that's right
                     F# E        B
You know, a servant of all, that's right
                   F# E       B
Uh-huh, a servant of all, that's right
                      F# E        B
You know, a servant of all _______

Vamp

B   E/B   B   B   F#    B
               Be a servant of all
B   E/B   B   B   F#    B
               Be a servant of all

Repeat Verse, Chorus, Vamp

Repeat Verse, Chorus

B   E/B   B   B   F#    B
               Be a servant of all
B   E/B   B   B   F#    B
               Be a servant of all________ yeah!

Written by Jason Houser, 2007

http://www.seedsfamilyworship.com/chord-charts/

MP3 on Amazon

"When I was a servant in Rosemary Lane..." Image by Jean-Étienne Liotard. (Photo credit: Wikipedia)

Books on Serving

Green Eggs and Ham and Other Servings of Dr. Seuss
Serving in Your Church Nursery (Zondervan Practical Ministry Guides)

I think this is a powerful song to encourage us to think about others needs and how we can encourage, inspire and build up others. Some churches and organizations have huge ministry outreaches in cleaning up schools and beautifying the land. Others take care of the elderly, while many ministry leaders serve in their church.

We like singing and playing rhythm instruments with the children.

Have you found serving rewarding and if so, in what way?

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