Cork has got the gift. Kids love him. We have been teaching kids from 2 yo to 12 yo. It is super challenging, and since we want to do a good job we prepare and perform 120%. The ukulele is gold. Song and dance is key. Games are magic. We are lucky, the kids are super smart, enthusiastic and smile more than cry. I am no slouch and together Cork and I make an amazing team. We are good at this, but man it is hard. Exhilaration and exhaustion are two sides of the same coin when it comes to teaching. Various Raffi songs cycle through my head as I sleep. We scour the books and materials for things that work. It is magic when you have a kid that lights up and really gets it. The Montessori three period lesson/combined with “One Little Finger” a song we learned works really well with the 6yo and under crowd. We are gathering up tricks of the trade in a hurry.
Bochner Family Adventure 
You guys! I love hearing your admiration for your partner and pride in the work you are doing. Miss and love you!
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So sweet you are. I send this blog out and it makes us feel supported when others read it! Miss you Kendra.
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It looks very interesting. You’re teaching English?
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Looks like fun! I guess teaching and learning are universal. What are the kids doing while you’re teaching?
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Wish I’d had that gift in my 35 years of teaching; I am afraid I was always more interested in the music than the kids, although I did have some good times and nice experiences. When Seiza and I finally meet up with you I hope there is some way we can bring instruments. International travel and carry-on are unpredictable. Seen any mandolins over there?
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