Motivational Songs For Kids of All Ages
Motivational Songs are good for the mind, body and spirit in kids of all ages. If you are like me, a kid staring at 40, listening to motivational songs gives me that much needed pick-me-up in the middle of the day transforming my entire mood, bringing me to my feet, and inviting me to dance. And more importantly, for my own kids, motivational songs teach valuable life lessons that will conjure up powerful memories for many years to come.
Motivational Songs For Kids of All Ages
Protoje - This Is NOT A Marijuana Song - Music Video (California Edition)
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Protoje - This Is NOT A Marijuana Song - Music Video (California Edition)
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Caribbean Party Themes
Ahhh, the Caribbean. Creating Caribbean party themes is a pleasure. Anyone who has ever been to any of the Islands knows what I mean. Turquoise blue water, white beaches, rum drinks, and the Island beat give this theme all the ideas needed to create an awesome party.
Caribbean Party Themes
SeneGambia Dance
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SeneGambia Dance
African Dancehall Queen! SeneGambian Style, Fashion, Culture, Music & Dancing, Mc's and Beautiful African Ladies! Produced and directed by: Isaac Turay. SEE 'SENEGAMBIA DANCE 2 MORE' out now on 2 Ray TV!
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Strategies for Motivating Students to Learn
As an adjunct education professor I am often asked, "How do I motivate students to learn?"
Strategies for Motivating Students to Learn
Julian Marley & Damain Marley | Violence in the Streets
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Julian Marley & Damain Marley | Violence in the Streets
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Caribbean Party Themes
Ahhh, the Caribbean. Creating Caribbean party themes is a pleasure. Anyone who has ever been to any of the Islands knows what I mean. Turquoise blue water, white beaches, rum drinks, and the Island beat give this theme all the ideas needed to create an awesome party.
Caribbean Party Themes
Bob Marley Pimpers Paradise
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Bob Marley Pimpers Paradise
Mein Lieblings lied Bitte kommentiert es wenn es auch euer lieblingslied ist
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Strategies for Motivating Students to Learn
As an adjunct education professor I am often asked, "How do I motivate students to learn?"
Strategies for Motivating Students to Learn
Duane Stephenson - "August Town"
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Duane Stephenson - "August Town"
Duane Stephenson, Jamaican recording artist and songwriter will be joining The Wailers on their upcoming shows with Michael Franti as a special guest. Duane wrote A Step for Mankind to be released on Solutions for Dreamers : Season 3 which benefits the United Nations World Food Programme and supports the Wailers long standing commitment to Africa and fighting hunger worldwide. Duane is currently writing music for The Wailers upcoming album, collaborating and performing with The Wailers on select concerts in the future, stay tuned for future announcements. We hope you enjoy his music and look forward to sharing our collaborations with you in the future. One Love, The Wailers
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15 Motivational Songs For Overcoming Obstacles
Motivational songs for overcoming obstacles are BIG songs. Packed with motivational messages and power-filled orchestration they are the kind that get you up and going at the gym even though you are tired. They are the ones we hear at the game when there are a few seconds left on the clock and the score is tied. They are the songs used in television and film in musical montages when the lead character finally faces his challenge and proceeds despite the opposition.
15 Motivational Songs For Overcoming Obstacles
♫Ijahman Levi; Bob & Friends Over There( VIDEO IN HD)♫ jah blesses its life! conquistador videos
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Ijahman Levi; Bob & Friends Over There(conquerorthefirst VIDEO IN HD)BEAUTIFULLY SMOOTH VOCALS
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History Of The Yamaha Guitar
The Yamaha guitar has been around for over 60 years and the company itself for over 100 years. In 1887, Torakusu Yamaha made his first reed organ and began taking orders to make more. In 1897, the Nippon Gakki Co. Ltd. was founded with Torakusu as president of the company.
History Of The Yamaha Guitar
Damian Marley - Smoke Gets In My Eyes
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Damian Marley - Smoke Gets In My Eyes
Damian "Jr.Gong" Marley Bob Marley´s son Reggae
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Best Acoustic Guitar Songs to Play at Parties
Introduction
There are many popular and easy acoustic guitar songs which even a beginner, who has mastered at least three major chords, the art of strumming in time and the ability to shift between each chord, can play. Some very well-known and popular songs that fall into this category include: Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blowin in the wind by Bob Dylan, Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Wild Thing by the Troggs to name just a few.
Best Acoustic Guitar Songs to Play at Parties
Welcome To Jamrock - Damian Marley - Subtitulos en español por Nelson Albero
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Best Acoustic Guitar Songs to Play at Parties
Introduction
There are many popular and easy acoustic guitar songs which even a beginner, who has mastered at least three major chords, the art of strumming in time and the ability to shift between each chord, can play. Some very well-known and popular songs that fall into this category include: Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd, Blowin in the wind by Bob Dylan, Bad Moon Rising by Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Wild Thing by the Troggs to name just a few.
Best Acoustic Guitar Songs to Play at Parties
Cultura Profetica - Get up, Stand Up - Tributo a Bob Marley 13/13
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Interesting Facts On Jamaica
If you are not from, have no relative in, nor have yet visited Jamaica, I would at least assume you have heard of Jamaica, right?.
Interesting Facts On Jamaica
Jah Cure - Never Find (Official Video) [HQ]
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Jah Cure - Never Find (Official Video) [HQ]
This is Jah Cure's official video for his next single and Caribbean smash, "Never Find." Big tune!
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Facts About Bob Marley
Bob Marley, the Natural Mystic, may yet prove to be the most important musical artist of the twentieth century. Bob Marley's songs of determination, rebellion, and faith found an audience all over the world. Bob Marley was reggae's leading practitioner and emissary, embodying its spirit and spreading its gospel to all corners of the globe. Bob Marley free speech carries with it some freedom to listen.
Facts About Bob Marley
The Axis of Awesome: 4 Chords Official Music Video
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The Axis of Awesome: 4 Chords Official Music Video
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Reggae's most transcendent and iconic figure, Bob Marley was the first Jamaican artist to achieve international super stardom, in the process introducing the music of his native island nation to the far-flung corners of the globe. Though he died prematurely at age 36, the heartbeat reggae rhythms of the enormous body of music that Bob Marley left behind have endured. However, in the two decades since the great man has gone, it is clear that he is without question one of the most transcendent figures of the past hundred years.
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Facts About Bob Marley
The last Bob Marley and the Wailers tour in 1980 attracted the largest audiences at that time for any musical act in Europe. Bob Marley and the Wailers was now the most important band on the road that year and the new Uprising album hit every chart in Europe. Bob Marley has always defended this often maligned herb. By popularizing reggae music and its marijuana celebrating lyrics, Bob Marley has prompted many people to question what they have been told, to take a fresh look at the evidence.
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The Bob Marley Foundation seeks to maintain a dynamic foundation which will enable individuals, groups, and/or communities in developing nations, particularly Jamaica and Africa, to create and implement programs that assist in the empowerment of the oppressed people and the elimination of generational poverty through sustainable projects.
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Interesting Facts On Jamaica
But even if you are familiar with Jamaica, I can probably bet you (and win) you never knew half of these interesting facts on Jamaica.
Interesting Facts On Jamaica
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I myself was even surprised at some of these findings. Here you go!
Jamaica was the first country in the Western world to construct a railway, even before the United States! This was only 18 years after Britain! Jamaica is the first Caribbean Country to gain Independence. Jamaica is the first team from the English-speaking Caribbean to qualify for the Football (Soccer) World Cup. This was the 1998 championship. Jamaica stands strong in 3rd place on the list of countries to win the Miss World titles the most! [Hmmm!] The only countries to have won it more than Jamaica is India, Venezuela and the UK, but considering the size of Jamaica, you have to say that this achievement is monumental! On his second voyage to the New World in 1494, the tip of the Blue Mountains in Jamaica was the first land sighted by Christopher Columbus. Jamaica was the first commercial producer of bananas in the Western Hemisphere. Jamaica also was the first island in the Caribbean to produce rum on a commercial basis. The Manchester Golf Club in Jamaica, established in 1868, is the oldest in the western hemisphere!. Apart from the United States, Jamaica has won the most world and olympic medals. Jamaica has more multiple (two or more) live births than anywhere else in the world. Jamaica was the first country to impose economic sanctions against the apartheid regime of South Africa. Jamaica was the first tropical country to enter the IOC Winter Olympics. The bobsleigh team's efforts inspired the film 'Cool Runnings'. Jamaica was the first colony England acquired by conquest. This was in the year 1655 when the We have the second largest butterfly in the world? (The Giant Swallowtail). Another of the interesting facts on Jamaica is that it was the first British colonial territory to establish a postal service (in 1688). And if you know none of the above, (which is fine) I expect you at least know that Jamaica is the birth place of Robert ("Bob") Marley [smile]
Now my friend, get out and share you new found knowledge of Jamaica.
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Recap: Basic Techniques you need to know
Three basic techniques you need to master before you can start playing your favourite songs are: one, you need to know at least three major guitar chords and you should throw in at least three minor chords. You need to know these chords well enough that each chord you play sounds smooth, clear and crisp. Two: you must be able to switch from chord to chord easily and quite naturally which suggests your fingers know what they are doing; and you need to do this in time. And three, you need the ability to strum in time with every song you play. These techniques take practice and patience and required an investment of your time.
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Best Acoustic Guitar Songs to Play at Parties
My favourite guitar songs to play at parties
Some of the best acoustic guitar songs to play at parties are in fact some of the easiest ever to play; they are also very well-known around the world and happen to be some of the best songs every produced.
Best Acoustic Guitar Songs to Play at Parties
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Some of the best party songs come from the 1960s such as the Beatles songs: Come Together, Let it be, and Hey Jude. Towards the end of the 60s and into the early 70s the Creedence Clearwater Revival became famous for such songs as: Born on the Bayou, Have you ever seen the rain and Bad Moon Rising. Who can forget the Doobie Brothers and their popular songs: Listen to the Music and Long Train Running. Some of the Rolling Stones songs are played with just three chords including: Brown Sugar, Honky Tonk Women, Satisfaction and Jumping Jack Flash. So there you have twelve of the Best Acoustic Guitar Songs that are easy to play for any beginner who has mastered few basic skills, fit for any party.
Twelve more easy guitar songs to add to the above impressive list may surprise you, they include: No Woman No Cry and Redemption Song, both from the indomitable Bob Marley and from the legendary Bob Dylan we have All along the watch tower, Knocking on heaven's door and Blowin in the Wind. The Troggs and their classic Wild Thing made famous at Woodstock by none other than Jimi Hendrix. Then there is Wish you were Here by Pink Floyd, Hotel California The Eagles, Drive by Incubus, and I'm Yours by Jason Mraz which sounds sweet on the ukelele. The last two songs to top this list of twelve is one by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers' Californication and Wonderwall by Oasis.
There you have it; my list of the best acoustic guitar songs that any beginner can play at parties once they have mastered three basic techniques of chords, strumming and shifting.
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Recap: Basic Techniques you need to know
Three basic techniques you need to master before you can start playing your favourite songs are: one, you need to know at least three major guitar chords and you should throw in at least three minor chords. You need to know these chords well enough that each chord you play sounds smooth, clear and crisp. Two: you must be able to switch from chord to chord easily and quite naturally which suggests your fingers know what they are doing; and you need to do this in time. And three, you need the ability to strum in time with every song you play. These techniques take practice and patience and required an investment of your time.
Bob Marley
Best Acoustic Guitar Songs to Play at Parties
My favourite guitar songs to play at parties
Some of the best acoustic guitar songs to play at parties are in fact some of the easiest ever to play; they are also very well-known around the world and happen to be some of the best songs every produced.
Best Acoustic Guitar Songs to Play at Parties
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Some of the best party songs come from the 1960s such as the Beatles songs: Come Together, Let it be, and Hey Jude. Towards the end of the 60s and into the early 70s the Creedence Clearwater Revival became famous for such songs as: Born on the Bayou, Have you ever seen the rain and Bad Moon Rising. Who can forget the Doobie Brothers and their popular songs: Listen to the Music and Long Train Running. Some of the Rolling Stones songs are played with just three chords including: Brown Sugar, Honky Tonk Women, Satisfaction and Jumping Jack Flash. So there you have twelve of the Best Acoustic Guitar Songs that are easy to play for any beginner who has mastered few basic skills, fit for any party.
Twelve more easy guitar songs to add to the above impressive list may surprise you, they include: No Woman No Cry and Redemption Song, both from the indomitable Bob Marley and from the legendary Bob Dylan we have All along the watch tower, Knocking on heaven's door and Blowin in the Wind. The Troggs and their classic Wild Thing made famous at Woodstock by none other than Jimi Hendrix. Then there is Wish you were Here by Pink Floyd, Hotel California The Eagles, Drive by Incubus, and I'm Yours by Jason Mraz which sounds sweet on the ukelele. The last two songs to top this list of twelve is one by the Red Hot Chilli Peppers' Californication and Wonderwall by Oasis.
There you have it; my list of the best acoustic guitar songs that any beginner can play at parties once they have mastered three basic techniques of chords, strumming and shifting.
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For the next 40+ years, Yamaha's company made organs, pianos, harmonicas, furniture, phonographs and finally their first acoustic guitar in 1942. In 1965, a year after The Beatles made their legendary Ed Sullivan Show appearance, Yamaha began production of solid body guitars. In 1966, they started to make the electric bass as well.
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History Of The Yamaha Guitar
By the 1970's, Yamaha started to grab the attention of major artists such as Carlos Santana and Bob Marley because of the instruments great quality and design. The Yamaha guitars were being built to produce a powerful warm tone with amazing sustain. Also, the "Broad Bass" was introduced in 1977 and quickly caught the attention of famous bass players throughout the world including Paul McCartney.
History Of The Yamaha Guitar
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By the end of the 80's, Yamaha opened up a factory in North Hollywood, California. Here they started making guitars where they called on some professional guitar players to help them out and advise them on what they would like to see in their guitars.
One of the reasons behind the success of the Yamaha guitar is the targets that they shoot for in their design. Every guitar must have a balanced tone and response and the bass and treble must complement each other.
A very important move for Yamaha was the introduction of the dovetail neck joint to their design in the 1970's, which provides the best neck to body contact. The neck joint is made with timber, which helps to resonate vibrations easily from the neck to the body producing the balanced tone and response.
Yamaha also strongly believe that the blending of different kinds of quality wood is extremely important to produce a great sound. The outcome of blending these quality woods, are the highs last longer and the guitar player is able to control the note texture at all times.
Another important part of construction of the Yamaha guitars is the types of lacquer that they use. They work closely with the lacquer producers to make sure that they get the best type of lacquer that is right for their guitars. Yamaha want to make sure that their guitars both look great and have every chance to breathe.
Because of all these great design features, many artists have used and still prefer to strap on a Yamaha guitar on tour and in the recording studio. Some of the great artists that have played Yamaha guitars over the years are Michael Anthony, John Denver, John Lennon, Bob Marley, Brian May, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Page, Carlos Santana, Bob Seger, Billy Sheehan, Paul Simon, Bruce Springsteen and James Taylor.
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Motivational songs for overcoming obstacles are important because they uplift, inspire and, excite. A steady "diet" of them can keep you feeling confident, strong, and ready to take on the world. They are so effective, they've even supported whole movements that brought about great social and political change.
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15 Motivational Songs For Overcoming Obstacles
Like the US civil rights movement. A whole assortment of leading artists of time wrote and produced some of the most motivational songs for overcoming obstacles ever. Everyone from James Brown to The Jacksons contributed to this rich body of music that serves as the soundtrack for the advancement of colored people everywhere.
15 Motivational Songs For Overcoming Obstacles
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1. "We Shall Overcome" sung by Mahalia Jackson is the most popular protest song that became the key anthem for the US civil rights movement.
2. "Wade in the Water" sung by the Fisk Jubilee Singers is a song that many internet sources and popular books claim to contain explicit instructions to fugitive slaves on how to avoid capture and the route to take to successfully make their way to freedom.
3. "Pick a Bale of Cotton" by Leadbelly is work song that was sung by workers to coordinate timing to pick a bale (480 lbs.) of cotton.
4. "Say it Loud, I'm Black and I'm Proud" by James Brown is notable both as one of Brown's signature songs and as one of the most popular "black power" anthems of the 1960s.
5. "Lift Every Voice and Sing" sung by Kim Weston and written by James Weldon Johnson, was named the Black National Anthem and became the official song of the NAACP.
6. "We're a Winner" by The Impressions was written and produced by Curtis Mayfield and was a #1 song of the black pride movement.
7. "Redemption Song" by Bob Marley is considered Marley's most important piece of work, with lyrics derived from a speech given by the Pan-Africanist leader Marcus Garvey.
8. "Can You Feel It" by The Jacksons was written by Michael and Jackie Jackson on their album Triumph and was an international chart-topper in 1981.
9. "Aint No Stoppin Us Now" by McFadden and Whitehead is a celebratory song to honor black achievements, and became a number #1 hit selling over 2 million copies.
10. "Fight the Power" by The Isley Brothers is a protest funk song from 1975 that inspired Public Enemy to release a hip-hop version of their own in the late 1980's.
11. "Man in the Mirror" by Michael Jackson is one of Jackson's most critically-acclaimed songs that hit number one and was re-released in the UK after his death.
12. "Fight the Power" by Public Enemy serves as the political statement of purpose for the group and is their biggest single.
13. "Jesus Walks" by Kanye West was not only on of his most popular songs, but was well-received by music critics who praised "its compelling sonic atmosphere and boldness in its open embracement of faith".
14. "Hold On" by Wyclef is the Haitian-born musician's plea fans to support his non-profit organization and help the victims of the Haitian earthquake by texting 'YELE' to 501501.
15. "Move On Up" sung by Beninoise singer-songwriter Agelique Kidjo also features Bono and John Legend is a motivational song used to uplift the people of Africa. Although, it was originally written and performed by Curtis Mayfield in 1970, several other well-known artists released subsequent versions that are equally motivating.
So stand up and get ready to get motivated to overcome obstacles. This playlist is empowering no matter what color you are. It will touch you, resonate with you at your core, and make you MOVE! The legacy of this music lives on.
Any obstacles in your way? Just, let the beat and the rhythm set the pace and allow the message in the music help you over and above all obstacles that come your way...
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Motivating students to learn is a struggle that all teachers face.
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Strategies for Motivating Students to Learn
Since I also teach middle school social studies it is the challenge I personally face everyday.
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The truth is motivating students to learn is one of the key components of effective teaching AND classroom management.
If students are not motivated to learn then they are most likely not involved in the lesson and if they are not involved in the lesson they are much more likely to cause classroom management problems.
Therefore, it is critical for teachers to increase student motivation to learn and the best way to do this is for teachers to spark student interest at the beginning of every lesson.
Here are six effective strategies for motivating students to learn I do at the beginning of lessons:
1. Use critical thinking questions ~ The great thing about using these types of questions is that they don't necessarily have a right or wrong answer so students are allowed to express their own opinions as opposed to simply being told to memorize facts.
Here's a quick example. Let's take a social studies lesson on the use of the atomic bomb to end World War II. To spark interest at the beginning of the lesson the teacher can ask students to all write down an answer to the following question... "Do you think President Truman was justified in dropping the atomic bomb to end WWII? Why?"
Teachers can then let students share their answers for a quick class discussion and then take a class poll. Now that the students are interested in the topic it is much easier for the teacher to start the lesson.
Then, at the end of the lesson, the teacher can take another poll to see if the student's opinions have changed.
2. Use music to teach ~ Music is one of the most underrated learning tools and is a great way to spark student interest. For example, when teaching a lesson on the slave trade and the Middle Passage I introduce the topic by playing the Bob Marley songs "Buffalo Soldier" and "Catch a Fire".
3. Use video ~ Video is one of the most misunderstood teaching tools and is often abused. However, if used correctly video can be a great tool increase student motivation to learn. The key is to use short clips from movies and documentaries at beginning of lessons rather than the end. Hollywood movies are great for this, but you can also use unitedstreaming.com to download short clips from documentaries on any subject for any grade level.
4. Relate what students are learning to what is going on in the "real world". This is obviously easier done with some subjects than others, but it can be done. Students need to know "why" they are learning something.
5. Relate what students are learning to what is important to them. The trick here is to get to know your students and learn about their own interests.
6. Use technology...or rather, have the student use technology to learn. Have them create podcasts, videos, web sites, brochures etc.
Increasing student motivation to learn can be challenging, but it is an essential element in being an effective teacher. The added bonus is you will also find yourself enjoying teaching much more when it doesn't feel like you are pulling teeth trying to get your students involved.
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Caribbean Party Themes
As with most theme parties, you'll need a decent-sized room or backyard, or you can rent a party room. The Caribbean party themes, weather permitting, definitely would be great in an outdoor setting (especially if you have a pool). Or, in the winter, Caribbean party themes are just what is needed for an escape from the cold weather.
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Invitations
One creative idea for Caribbean party themes is to make fake flight tickets, arrival destination at one of the the Islands on the date and time of the party. Another idea is to create a flyer for a "Caribbean Festival" (or Jamacian Reggae Jam, San Juan Latin Dance Contest, Bermuda Triangle Party, etc.).
Other options are to get tropical looking blank invitations or paper and print them on your computer, or to buy fill-in-the-blank invitations.
Costumes
Caribbean party themes call for grass skirts, beach hats, rasta wigs, reggae hats, dreadlock wigs, coconut bikini tops, bright prints, etc. Be sure to note on the invitation if you expect your guests to dress up!
Favors
Caribbean party themes favors (or game/door prizes) for your guests can include palm tree shaped votive candles, shell necklaces, reggae CDs, small bottles of hot sauce, sunglasses, sun visors, sunscreen, small bottles of Bacardi, a gift bag with several of these things, or any other gifts that have a Caribbean flair.
Decorations
Decorations and favors for the Caribbean party themes abound, but you have to be careful to include only stuff that you'd find in the Caribbean. In other words, you aren't having a luau, so no tiki masks or other uniquely Hawaiian decor. You can, however, use many of the luau or Hawaiian labeled decorations for your Caribbean party. Here are some ideas for decorating:
* Cover a wall with a tropical photo mural
* Scatter tan and shades of blue balloons around (beach colors) or bright tropical floral colors like yellow, pink, purple, green. There are even balloons shaped like flamingos, shells, and palm trees! Or, get white and blue round paper lanterns.
* Use any of several kinds of palm trees, flamingos, parrots, tropical fish, and suns (inflatable, metallic, paper, tissue, lighted strings or otherwise) for Caribbean party themes.
* Exotic flowers (real or silk) or tropical candle holders or luminaries can be table centerpieces or accents anywhere in your party area.
* Grass skirting on the tables is a neat touch too. If you really want to go all out, you can get a grass tiki "hut" and use it as the bar or other serving area.
* Don't forget to have Caribbean party themes tableware and napkins in a bright floral or flamingo pattern, mix and match bright tropical solid colors, or even shell-shaped plates and coconut cups!
Food
The Caribbean's unique flavors will be sure to delight your guests! Be sure to use Caribbean sauces and spices like Jerk sauce, Jamacian hot sauce, tabasco, and a host of pepper sauces and spices when creating your food. Some menu ideas are: Jerk Chicken (or Pork Chops, Beef, Lamb), Fried Plantains, Banana Bread, Jamacian Rice and Beans, Fishcakes, Seafood Patties, Coconut Shrimp, Any kind of Kabobs (with Island style spices), Conch Fritters, Spicy Pasta Salad, Crab Souffle, and for those who aren't that adventurous, regular barbequed chicken.
Have some Caribbean sweets and desserts on hand too! Try Bermuda Triangle cookies, coconut cookies/cake, pineapple cake with rum sauce, rum bananas, pineapple tarts, fruit pies, fruit salad with pina colada sauce. Be sure to have stuff on hand for non-fruit lovers, like chocolate cake, chocolate souffle (remember the French influence on some of the islands), etc.
Drinks
Don't forget tropical drinks! Serve daiquiris, pina coladas, rum punch, Bahama Mamas, and a whole host of other tropical drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Caribbean party themes wouldn't be complete without Bacardi-based rum drinks!
Cake
If it's a birthday or other celebration, you'll need a cake. Or you might just want a cake as a dessert item. With a tropical theme, I'd go with coconut or pineapple upside down cake! Or you might want a round or sheet cake decorated as Bob Marley or with the Bemuda Triangle. Other ideas could be a palm tree, Jamacian flag, turquoise ocean with tropical fish, steel drum instruments, etc.
Games
Anyone up for a conga line or limbo? How low can YOU go? Other than those games, I wouldn't "clutter" the party with any scheduled games. Let the music and the guests entertain themselves. Dancing and rum make for great fun!
Entertainment
Reggae, steel drum, calypso, and other Caribbean sounds are mandatory. You can also play an Ocean Sounds CD (This would be nice during a sit-down dinner.) Or, hire a band or DJ and let them worry about keeping the sounds coming!
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Motivating students to learn is a struggle that all teachers face.
Bob Marley
Strategies for Motivating Students to Learn
Since I also teach middle school social studies it is the challenge I personally face everyday.
Strategies for Motivating Students to Learn
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The truth is motivating students to learn is one of the key components of effective teaching AND classroom management.
If students are not motivated to learn then they are most likely not involved in the lesson and if they are not involved in the lesson they are much more likely to cause classroom management problems.
Therefore, it is critical for teachers to increase student motivation to learn and the best way to do this is for teachers to spark student interest at the beginning of every lesson.
Here are six effective strategies for motivating students to learn I do at the beginning of lessons:
1. Use critical thinking questions ~ The great thing about using these types of questions is that they don't necessarily have a right or wrong answer so students are allowed to express their own opinions as opposed to simply being told to memorize facts.
Here's a quick example. Let's take a social studies lesson on the use of the atomic bomb to end World War II. To spark interest at the beginning of the lesson the teacher can ask students to all write down an answer to the following question... "Do you think President Truman was justified in dropping the atomic bomb to end WWII? Why?"
Teachers can then let students share their answers for a quick class discussion and then take a class poll. Now that the students are interested in the topic it is much easier for the teacher to start the lesson.
Then, at the end of the lesson, the teacher can take another poll to see if the student's opinions have changed.
2. Use music to teach ~ Music is one of the most underrated learning tools and is a great way to spark student interest. For example, when teaching a lesson on the slave trade and the Middle Passage I introduce the topic by playing the Bob Marley songs "Buffalo Soldier" and "Catch a Fire".
3. Use video ~ Video is one of the most misunderstood teaching tools and is often abused. However, if used correctly video can be a great tool increase student motivation to learn. The key is to use short clips from movies and documentaries at beginning of lessons rather than the end. Hollywood movies are great for this, but you can also use unitedstreaming.com to download short clips from documentaries on any subject for any grade level.
4. Relate what students are learning to what is going on in the "real world". This is obviously easier done with some subjects than others, but it can be done. Students need to know "why" they are learning something.
5. Relate what students are learning to what is important to them. The trick here is to get to know your students and learn about their own interests.
6. Use technology...or rather, have the student use technology to learn. Have them create podcasts, videos, web sites, brochures etc.
Increasing student motivation to learn can be challenging, but it is an essential element in being an effective teacher. The added bonus is you will also find yourself enjoying teaching much more when it doesn't feel like you are pulling teeth trying to get your students involved.
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Caribbean Party Themes
As with most theme parties, you'll need a decent-sized room or backyard, or you can rent a party room. The Caribbean party themes, weather permitting, definitely would be great in an outdoor setting (especially if you have a pool). Or, in the winter, Caribbean party themes are just what is needed for an escape from the cold weather.
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Invitations
One creative idea for Caribbean party themes is to make fake flight tickets, arrival destination at one of the the Islands on the date and time of the party. Another idea is to create a flyer for a "Caribbean Festival" (or Jamacian Reggae Jam, San Juan Latin Dance Contest, Bermuda Triangle Party, etc.).
Other options are to get tropical looking blank invitations or paper and print them on your computer, or to buy fill-in-the-blank invitations.
Costumes
Caribbean party themes call for grass skirts, beach hats, rasta wigs, reggae hats, dreadlock wigs, coconut bikini tops, bright prints, etc. Be sure to note on the invitation if you expect your guests to dress up!
Favors
Caribbean party themes favors (or game/door prizes) for your guests can include palm tree shaped votive candles, shell necklaces, reggae CDs, small bottles of hot sauce, sunglasses, sun visors, sunscreen, small bottles of Bacardi, a gift bag with several of these things, or any other gifts that have a Caribbean flair.
Decorations
Decorations and favors for the Caribbean party themes abound, but you have to be careful to include only stuff that you'd find in the Caribbean. In other words, you aren't having a luau, so no tiki masks or other uniquely Hawaiian decor. You can, however, use many of the luau or Hawaiian labeled decorations for your Caribbean party. Here are some ideas for decorating:
* Cover a wall with a tropical photo mural
* Scatter tan and shades of blue balloons around (beach colors) or bright tropical floral colors like yellow, pink, purple, green. There are even balloons shaped like flamingos, shells, and palm trees! Or, get white and blue round paper lanterns.
* Use any of several kinds of palm trees, flamingos, parrots, tropical fish, and suns (inflatable, metallic, paper, tissue, lighted strings or otherwise) for Caribbean party themes.
* Exotic flowers (real or silk) or tropical candle holders or luminaries can be table centerpieces or accents anywhere in your party area.
* Grass skirting on the tables is a neat touch too. If you really want to go all out, you can get a grass tiki "hut" and use it as the bar or other serving area.
* Don't forget to have Caribbean party themes tableware and napkins in a bright floral or flamingo pattern, mix and match bright tropical solid colors, or even shell-shaped plates and coconut cups!
Food
The Caribbean's unique flavors will be sure to delight your guests! Be sure to use Caribbean sauces and spices like Jerk sauce, Jamacian hot sauce, tabasco, and a host of pepper sauces and spices when creating your food. Some menu ideas are: Jerk Chicken (or Pork Chops, Beef, Lamb), Fried Plantains, Banana Bread, Jamacian Rice and Beans, Fishcakes, Seafood Patties, Coconut Shrimp, Any kind of Kabobs (with Island style spices), Conch Fritters, Spicy Pasta Salad, Crab Souffle, and for those who aren't that adventurous, regular barbequed chicken.
Have some Caribbean sweets and desserts on hand too! Try Bermuda Triangle cookies, coconut cookies/cake, pineapple cake with rum sauce, rum bananas, pineapple tarts, fruit pies, fruit salad with pina colada sauce. Be sure to have stuff on hand for non-fruit lovers, like chocolate cake, chocolate souffle (remember the French influence on some of the islands), etc.
Drinks
Don't forget tropical drinks! Serve daiquiris, pina coladas, rum punch, Bahama Mamas, and a whole host of other tropical drinks (both alcoholic and non-alcoholic). Caribbean party themes wouldn't be complete without Bacardi-based rum drinks!
Cake
If it's a birthday or other celebration, you'll need a cake. Or you might just want a cake as a dessert item. With a tropical theme, I'd go with coconut or pineapple upside down cake! Or you might want a round or sheet cake decorated as Bob Marley or with the Bemuda Triangle. Other ideas could be a palm tree, Jamacian flag, turquoise ocean with tropical fish, steel drum instruments, etc.
Games
Anyone up for a conga line or limbo? How low can YOU go? Other than those games, I wouldn't "clutter" the party with any scheduled games. Let the music and the guests entertain themselves. Dancing and rum make for great fun!
Entertainment
Reggae, steel drum, calypso, and other Caribbean sounds are mandatory. You can also play an Ocean Sounds CD (This would be nice during a sit-down dinner.) Or, hire a band or DJ and let them worry about keeping the sounds coming!
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A song is motivational if it has a positive and encouraging message. For example, lyrics like "You can get it if you really want, but you must try," suggest ideas of determination and hard work. However, some songs might have an upbeat rhythm that frees the mind and moves the body...like in the theme song from the Rocky series "Gonna Fly Now". That invigorating horn arrangement, along with that rock guitar solo, oh and that string movement are so powerful it gives you that little push, the extra energy to get up and go.
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Motivational Songs For Kids of All Ages
Even school teachers find that the right music helps facilitate learning by creating a desirable atmosphere and energizes activities for children. It can also help them to increase their attention, improve their memory, release tension, and so much more. How cool is that?
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As a mother of 2 small children, I also find that motivational songs give them positive sayings that you won't be embarrassed to hear them repeat or sing along to. Subsequently, for parents, motivational lyrics become words of wisdom to use when teaching kids about the "trials and tribulations" of life that Princess Tiana sings about in "Almost There" (SEE BELOW). Basically, they work just like inspirational quotes do. But, since they have the ability to get stuck in the listener's head and repeat into oblivion, motivational songs are that much more powerful!
Fortunately, motivational songs can be found in all genres and from an array of artists old and new, popular and not so popular. Although there are so many to choose from, here are just a few I have introduced my children to. These are in no particular order.
1. "Accentuate the Positive" sung by Dr. John, is a highly stylized version of the old standard that was featured in the movie The Mighty Ducks. This one leaves them singing along to some very good words of wisdom that were originally written by Harold Arlen who was reported to have been inspired by a church sermon he had heard with the same title.
2. "You Can Fly! You Can Fly! You Can Fly!" is a beloved Disney classic tune from Peter Pan. Its charismatic "old school" charm is still refreshing after all of these years.
3. "We Did It!" from Dora the Explorer series is simply a celebration of achievement. It has an undeniably infectious beat and always brings you to your feet to dance.
4. "Walking Tall" by Ziggy Marley and featuring Paul Simon, is a new catchy tune written in the tradition of his father's positive lyricism. There is an important lesson being taught here, and is done in such a cute way that it is destined to become a hit!
5. "Tomorrow" sung by Alicia Morton from the Original Broadway Cast Recording of Annie. I can recall those lyrics being there for me growing up, and hope other children find them as equally encouraging.
6. Although "Zip-a-Dee-Do-Dah" sung by James Baskett isn't a favorite yet amongst my kiddies, Grandma loves it and every time we are in the car, that is her first request. Maybe I should have picked the Miley Cyrus version...which leads me to...
7. "The Climb" by Miley Cyrus is the one the 3-year-old loves best. There is a great message in this one, too. But, I don't even think she cares! It's Hannah Montana!
8. "All Star" by Smash Mouth is a late nineties classic with a great message so wholesome it has already been featured in countless movies, commercials, and "best of" compilations and never gets old. Not only does it bring you to your feet, but it fills your kids' mouths with some great words that can boost self-esteem and inner confidence.
9. "Three Little Birds" by Bob Marley is a reggae classic that also hits home for so many people..."Don't worry 'bout a thing...every little thing's gonna be alright." Who doesn't need to here that from time to time? It's a great song for kids and certainly has lyrics to live by.
10. "My Favorite Things" by Julie Andrews is first and foremost always a great vocal workout! She hits those notes and holds them as long as only she can. But in her rendition of this popular standard, she clearly delivers a great solution to anyone feeling down in the dumps...Make a list of your favorite things. Pull them out when you need them, and let it work miracles on your mood. Great idea!
11. "Almost There" by Anika Noni Rose from Disney's new The Princess and the Frog film is so good it was nominated for an Academy Award this year. It's so easy to sing along to, all the while relaying an important message about determination. How many times have you needed a tune like this to help you stay motivated when nearing the finish line?
The important thing to remember is that by taking the time to do a little picking and choosing of what they listen to, just like they monitor what they watch, parents can regain some power to control the ideas and images that penetrate their children's minds. Furthermore, by feeding them with positive ideas and images through music, parents can program their children to become stronger, more independent, and successful individuals. Pretty cool, huh?
And, did I mention CHEAP? Amazon not only lists "Walk Tall" by Ziggy Marley as FREE, but each download is only .99 cents a piece. And, for a collection of 11 songs, that totals out to about .90. Now that's a bargain! You don't even have to leave the comfort of your home. It downloads instantly and you can unveil it to your kids within minutes.
Simply put, motivational songs are a fun, easy, and cheap way to teach your children about hard work, discipline, determination, respect for others and more. And as parents, this is the most important work we can do and motivational songs allow us to do it "in the most delightful way!"
Motivational Songs For Kids of All Ages
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