[HANASHIR:9851] Re: mom and dad

[K. B. <kbmusic...>]

During his concerts, Doug has the kids make up their own verses.
Perhaps you can make up a couple about your particular classes and have the 
kids do the same.
Karen



>    After the holidays I will be returning to once-a-week preschool classroom 
> teaching.  A favorite song among teachers and kids alike is Doug Cotler's 
> touching Thank You God.  I have been warned (rightly) by the principal to 
> avoid reference to moms in songs, since one unfortunate child lost his mom 
> this year.  I don't want to stop singing the song and the kids who know me 
> will wonder why I miss the last verse "Thank you for my mommy, thank you for 
> my dad, they love me when I'm happy, they love me when I'm sad".  Any 
> suggestions?
>    Rachelle
>
>
>

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