Mark Ronson & the Daptone Horns: God Put a Smile On Your Face (yes, a Coldplay cover this song worked well for a “private detective/spy”-type theme) Mark Ronson & the Business Intl.: The Bike Song (the kids LOVED this one worked well with “back-to-school” type pictures, first day of school & fall playground pictures) I skipped over most of the rap section Said the Whale: I Love You (valentines pictures) The Other Ones: Holiday (similar theme as above song)ĪBBA: Eagle (used with fall fun run pictures) Hey Champ: Comet, also Neverest (have been meaning to use Neverest but have not gotten around to it yet)Īlphabeat: Vacation (great song to use right before summer vacation starts) No Doubt: Trapped In a Box (the kids LOVED this one) Two Door Cinema Club: What You Know (the kids loved this one, kind of a 5th grade bye-bye song)īilly Idol: Dancing With Myself (edit out the lyric about “sinking another drink”)īeatles: The Word (worked for Valentines Day pictures featuring different vocabulary words that speak to kids’ personalities) Tyrone Wells: Time of Our Lives (surprised no one has mentioned this yet–this song is perfectly tailored for graduations) Moby: Bodyrock (Jump Rope for Heart, all-school run, etc. Kim Carnes: Crazy In the Night (also for dress-up/costume pictures) Luther Ingram: Exus Trek (this is perfect for Halloween/costume pictures, because it has a spooky edge to it, but still very Mo-town sounding!) Manicanparty: Should I Stay Or Should I Go (breast cancer, everybody dressed in pink photos the kids LOVED this song, which is of course a cover version of the Clash)ĬHVRCHES: Never Ending Circles (bright, cheerful, female vocalist) Madness: Wings of a Dove (A Celebratory Song) (such a happy, tropical-sounding song, I think because of the steel drums) REO Speedwagon: Time For Me To Fly (fade in at about 1:40, then the lyrics went perfectly with a 5th grade farewell-type montage) The Script: Superheros (our school theme one year was superheros)ĭuran Duran: Planet Earth, also Reach Up For the Sunrise Kraftwerk: Pocket Calculator (Science Fair, math night photos) Oingo Boingo: Weird Science (Science Fair photos) Mutemath: Typical, also Spotlight (used for Veterans Day assembly pictures)Īlpha Rev: Sing Loud (also works for Veterans Day assembly pictures) The Police: Too Much Information (before spring break when everyone needs a break) Some of the songs I list are not necessarily the “sappy” type of songs, but go with specific events or are just fun for the kids: These 1-2 minute clips are edited together for our school’s final year-end video, which usually runs 15 minutes in length I am in charge of my elementary school’s morning announcements every three weeks, there is a different team of 5th graders that are on-air, so they get their individual pictures/theme, plus we have other candid photos taken of events happening around the school. Preschool Teacher 101 is excited to share with you some amazing lesson plans, activity packs, and much more! We offer a wide variety of themes that are frequently used in preschool classrooms, as well as some less common (but super interesting) themes. Click on the image below to learn more about our summer-themed resources! That’s where Preschool Teacher 101 comes in to save you time! Planning meaningful lessons for students week after week, all while balancing other teaching responsibilities and a personal life, can be a daunting task. So, whether they’re playing on the playground, building with blocks, or creating a masterpiece, rest assured that the children are learning so many important skills, all while having fun! Done-for-You Preschool Resources The best thing about this age group is that they learn the most while playing. When it comes to preschool, this list is really just skims the surface of the wide variety of materials that can be used. I may get commissions for purchases made through links in this post. There are a few specific things that I always keep on-hand in my classroom. It is important that we keep our classrooms stocked with materials that will give our students the hands-on learning experiences that they love (and need!). What kinds of pictures do you like to include? If you get the chance, please let me know your thoughts in the comments below! Thanks in advance. I’d love to hear more about how you create your end of the year slideshow? How do you go about designing the slideshow and choosing the music? How long does it usually run? Which end of the year slideshow songs are your favorites? I tried to link directly to the individual songs when possible, but some go to an entire album.Ĩ.
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