It is a new school year and as music teachers we know the great task of learning and remembering names for many, many classes sometimes in multiple schools. Many children do not feel comfortable correcting an adult when we mispronounce their names. Each child’s name, either given or chosen is a gift and a core part of their identity. In this lesson, Charissa [kuh-rih-suh] combines a chant attributed to Avon Gillespie and a variety of children’s books that focus on the importance of our names.
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Love this. And the books look fabulous! Thank you so much! I’m going to use your name plans with my 2nd & 3rd grades.
Awww… reading this brought back fond memories of Avon Gillespie. I was in his class at the University of North Texas just before he passed away.. Thank you for sharing about his impact on your career.