Update 110 🤟 Be Safe

Howie Gordon
Jan 9, 2024
3 min read

🤟When I was growing up this was the hand gesture for “safe”. It didn’t specifically mean that I am safe. It meant more that all is ok. I use this hand gesture to you in the hope that all is ok. Just be safe!!!

Morning has broken like the first morning

Blackbird has spoken like the first bird

Praise for the singing, praise for the morning

Praise for them springing fresh from the world

The official video is beautiful and the music is superb. Praise the singing. I remember this song word for word and we used to sing it in school when I was in elementary school. The long lasting effects of learning music in school can never be negated.

"Morning Has Broken" is a Christian hymn first published in 1931. English pop musician and folk singer Cat Stevens included a version on his album “Teaser and the Firecat” (1971). The song became identified with Stevens due to the popularity of this recording. (Wikipedia)

Here is another golden oldie from the Carpenters. And yes we sang this at school too.

Sing - Sing a song

I read the YouTube comments after this song and it is amazing to see how music has influenced so many, especially with Karen Carpenter's angelic vocals.

Check out a few worksheets for this song on our site - https://sites.google.com/view/learnintune/list-of-songs/sing-sing-a-song?authuser=0

Take two minutes to watch and observe the importance of music in a student’s life.

Read a full article here on the same subject.

https://leverageedu.com/blog/importance-of-music-in-life/

So back to the beginning with being safe - Be Responsible, Safe and Respectful

I have prepared a workbook about this topic in Canva

https://www.canva.com/design/DAF5SaPPdLM/9K-8PQBhplkgwvq_v57fYQ/view?utm_content=DAF5SaPPdLM&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=sharebutton&mode=preview

Feel free to edit and adapt for your classes

Quotes about feeling safe

“Carry out a random act of kindness, with no expectation of reward, safe in the knowledge that one day someone might do the same for you.” ~ Princess Diana

“You should feel beautiful and you should feel safe. What you surround yourself with should bring you peace of mind and peace of spirit.” ~ Stacy London - American stylist, fashion consultant, author, and magazine editor

E-Talent 2024

We have reopened the registration form for more responses.

Due to the ongoing success of the E-Talent program we have decided to continue the annual competition for schools that choose to be a part of E-Talent. You will receive all the necessary information and tools to take part in E-Talent.

The competition will take place in your school either on stage or online.

Read on for more details

All you have to do is say yes, register and encourage your students to take part.

https://forms.gle/jrp961CyDKdTnsf79

You can find all the necessary information at this link https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E2qxZyXB0ItV6LyrfZrDDF40ooleVKJ4_A2sOhhbbog/edit?usp=sharing

Please reach out to us if you need assistance or to invite us to the final competition. We will do our utmost to come and be a part of celebrating English in your school.

Dig into Digital, our Moodle courses can help you now with distance and in class

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My happy corner - Smile of the week

I like to find instances that involve music / movement that make me smile.

6 year old Zoe was on a school trip to London, but the sound of Mary Poppins being played on the station piano proved irresistible

Digital Tool of the Week

Scribble Diffusion - Turn your sketch into a refined image using AI.

Suggestion - Imagine writing a story in English after listening to a song for inspiration. Then turn to Scribble Diffusion to assist you in drawing a sketch. For the non drawers amongst us. This may be a solution

https://scribblediffusion.com/

As always, check this tool before you use it in class.

Explanation of How to Use this amazing tool

Musical Joke of the Week

Did you know that horses like the Beatle’s songs?

Their favorite is Hay Chewed.

As you know these broadcasts are admin controlled and I miss the feedback. Thanks to the teachers who contacted me directly. Here is a link to a Google form where I am just asking you for ideas for these broadcasts and our website - https://forms.gle/oKcY7degkd164opr9

Be safe out there, respectful and responsible

Hoping for peaceful days ahead.

"Sing" sung by a choir