Last week at
the NAEYC Conference a teacher asked, “What do you do about children with
mobility issues or other special needs?”
I smiled and said, “I just treat them like children!” Music is the universal language for children
of all ages, abilities, cultures, economic levels… When I look at children I don’t see wheelchairs or hair
color or reading level. I just see
a child who wants to have fun and be loved! I have sung with countless children with crutches and other needs
and they don’t know they can’t “Tooty Ta” if you don’t tell them!!!
One of my
most precious memories happened last Friday when I got to sing at Kalina’s
school. We were also invited to
the Congressional Schools in Falls Church, VA. Kalina is usually quite shy, so I told her she could stand
up and sing with me or just sit down and watch. Joy of joys!
She stood beside me and sang every word and did every motion! Does it get any better than that? Singing with children – especially with
your own grandchild at your side - is a pure blessing! Life is full of ups and downs (and,
yes, I have them as well), but that was the top of the roller coaster for
me! I will treasure the moment and
I’m so grateful for the teachers at the Congressional Schools for giving me the
special memory!
Thank you
for the world so sweet.
Thank you
for the food we eat.
Thank you
for the birds that sing.
Thank you,
God, for everything!
Thank you
for those that teach.
Thank you
for the children they reach.
Thank you
for the songs we sing.
Thank you,
God, for everything!
Blessings to
all of you on Thanksgiving Day!