Five years ago, my school purchased 10 guitars for my 6th graders to use. Since then, my 6th graders (who are too old for general music, in my opinion) have been having fun learning how to read music while playing a fun instrument. I've even purchased two more to add to the collection!

The only complaint I've gotten is, "Ms. Snufflepants! My guitar is so out of tune my ears are bleeding!" Even though I spend around 45 minutes each morning tuning them, they are already out of tune by the time my 6th grade classes come to me. Dang Louisiana temperatures changing and whatnot.

My secret Santa may have just saved my mornings! She went ABOVE and BEYOND what was needed and purchased twelve sets of strings for all twelve of my guitars! I am so very, very excited!

But wait, that's not all! She also purchased a CD that I have been lusting over that is full of Boomwhacker games for my K-3rd kiddos. AND a set of octavator caps! My little kiddos are always begging to play with Boomwhackers, and now I think we'll be doing just that this week!

Kiripin, you have no idea how much you've made a difference in my job. I am so excited, and I know my kids will be even more pumped! Thank you, from the bottom of my heart.

Gotta run, because I have to alter my lesson plans to include these new activities! Wahoo!!! :)