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Often, “stay at home moms” will reply: “Oh I don’t work. I stay at home with our children.” “My response to that is a hardy giggle!” says Jo Kirk, founder and director of WeJoySing and former stay-at-home-mom, “I’ve been there, done that. Staying at home with our children was a ’24-7’ job. Collapsing in bed at night I’d often tell my husband (and God) ‘I NEVER worked this hard and felt this tired working outside the home!” Washington Times columnist Carolyn Hax gives this description of the at-home-mom’s work day:
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Some of the must fun I’ve had with WeJoySing has been with my nephews, Jason and Evan. Now three and two years old, both have been in several WeJoySing classes with their mom, dad, and now grandma! Fortunately for me, I’ve also been able to see them in class several times on Monday mornings with Mrs. Lynnette.
WeJoySing for us, however, doesn’t stop when we leave class. The whole family has found times when bounces, wiggles, tickles, etc. are both fun as well as useful. We’ve used them at home, at restaurants, at church (quietly!), really any place where we might need something fun to do. It’s like having an extra bag of tricks when the two year old next to you might just start to get a little out of control if the food doesn’t come soon. So yes, wiggles at the table have worked!
This winter session in the infant classes we have been doing a bounce called “Let’s Go Riding Together”. We bounce face-to-face and then tilt side-to-side going “this way” and “that way”. It reminded me of a video I took not too long ago of my mom and sister doing a bounce with Jason and Evan. The best part is at the very beginning. As soon as the bounce begins, both boys break out into the hugest smiles! This is something I see frequently in classes as well. Bounces are so much fun and such a great way to learn!
So, as much fun as you have in class, remember, what you’re learning is also a great tool to bring home!!
Mrs. Tiffany
Good morning! There will be no classes today, Saturday January 21st, in Upper Arlington, due to icy conditions where I live. My neighborhood is a sheet of ice here on the East Side, so I imagine yours might be as well. Stay home and stay safe!!
Lots of “la-las,”
Mrs. Beth
WeJoySing parent Lisa McClatchy is especially aware of this fact. As an author and mom, not only does she enjoy reading to her own children, she also brings new characters and stories to children everywhere. Lisa has been working in children’s publishing since 1989. After graduating from The College of Wooster, she moved to New York City to work for Orchard Books, which she describes as “a fabulous children’s publishing company.” Her first year there, two Orchard authors, Gary Paulsen and Janet Taylor Lisle, won Newbery Honors. Lisa says she was inspired by their work and dreamed one day of writing a book herself. Lisa is, most notably, the author of several “Eloise-Ready-to-Read”books, based on Kay Thompson’s beloved character (Aladdin paperbacks), but she’s thrilled to introduce WeJoySing parents to her new children’s book, “Dear Tyrannosaurus Rex” (2010, Random House). Continue reading Music Notes – January 2012  It’s been a wonderful holiday break! I have really enjoyed spending time It was a total delight sharing the Holiday Session with so many of you! Our babies, toddlers, and preschoolers had a great time dancing, singing, and playing through the Shoemaker’s workshop. I’ve certainly enjoyed these photos of “little Elves” dancing in Mrs. Beth’s Granville 2-3 year old class. You’ll see that even the babies got in the act!! Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!
“Sing”cerely and with LOTS of La La’s for all! Mrs. Jo  Traditions Hi Everyone, I’m sure you are all busy hustling and bustlingaround to get ready to celebrate this wonderful Holiday Season. Those of you celebrating Hanukah have already started, and those of us celebrating Christmas, and Kwanza are finishing final preparations and waiting with anticipation. Just like our WeJoySing program is based upon traditional folk songs, nursery rhymes, finger plays and games, our preparations and celebrations of the Holidays are about the traditions that have been passed down through our families over the years. These traditions are found in the foods we prepare and eat, the games that we may play, the stories that we read, the songs that we sing, and the participation in the religious celebrations of our choosing. Traditions bring us wonderful memories of joy and laughter with our friends and families. It is a way for us to share our love with others and each other in all that we do. Your families have become a part of my Holiday tradition when you share them with me for the Holiday Session. I love the music, the excitement and the joy that I see from week to week in their little eyes and faces. They have such wonderful stories to share, and a lot of enthusiasm for everything we do, including the drums and the bells. Oh those wonderful Jingle Bells. All you have to do is sit back and watch them sing, play and in a lot of cases “bounce off the walls” as time gets closer. My own granddaughters have been having a wonderful time getting ready for Christmas both at home and at school. Emilie who is 3 saw the Nativity Play at school, and she is now convinced that “Baby Jesus” is alive and well and living in Westerville. Evelyn the six year old is also looking forward to celebrating the Winter Solstice by putting out bird seed and treats for the wild critters that frequent their backyard. And, she wants to know why they can’t celebrate Hanukah as well! We have our CD of songs that we sing as we travel around town on our “Friday Night Dates” Evelyn’s choice is “All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth”. She is missing three. Emilie loves “Rudolph”, “Frosty” and of course they both love “Jingle Bells”. They also have their “Elf on the Shelf, Bernard”, who has come to visit, and the Advent Tree that they decorate one day at a time to count down the days. They are excited to have “Great Nanny”, come to stay overnight and be there for Christmas morning. I have been informed that she gets to put the star at the top of the Advent Tree on Christmas morning. Continue to encourage and enjoy your children’s enthusiasm, play and joy throughout this Holiday Season. Leave those adult expectations out on your front porch as much as you can, and get in there and join in the fun. We will see all of you back in January. |
  
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