Facing the Unexpected!
Sam is my neighborhood friend. He lives at the far end of my block. Sam is a year ahead of me in school but we really have good times together. Sam has missed a whole week of school. This worries me. I asked Dad if he knew where Sam might be. He said I should […]
What a Great Concert!
Last Saturday night was the band concert in the band shell. I think this was the best we ever played. There were over 300 people that heard us play. My trumpet solo really ended well. No one knows, but I had Andy in my shirt pocket so he could hear the music and see the […]
Be positive when giving correction.
If you need to correct your child, never do so in anger. Never put them down. Don’t stomp on their little self-esteem. Remember, they are learning behavior just like you are! An excellent way to discipline or make corrections is to sit right next to your child and put your arm around him or her […]
I Really Messed Up!
Big mess up today. I forgot my music and left it home today. I should have put it away after practicing last night. When I got to band practice I realized the music was not there. I had to think fast. I decided to borrow my friend, Kenney’s, music since he could not attend practice […]
Make-believe is fun. Join in the adventure!
Embrace your child’s make-believe friends. After all, you also had your make-believe friends when you were his or her age. Join in the adventures your child creates. It is okay to be a kid and “play along” with their world. Don’t just tell them to go play—engage in the game with them. Join them in […]