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Reading, Writing, & Rhyming
Green Meadow School Kids Want Candy! – Readin’, Writin, and Rhymin [AUDIO]
A special hello, and a SPECIAL apology to Mr. Flanagan's fantastic class. I won't go into it, but there was a MAJOR "fail' on my part causing this little song to not play on the day that it was scheduled. Please accept my sincere apologies!!! With that said, let's hear the song!
Cute Letters From Slingerlands Elementary Kids – Reading, Writing, and Rhyming
I got some really fantastic letters from Slingerlands elementary kids. This is a follow-up to my songwriting visit to Mrs. Bacher's class. What cracks me up the most is the different artistic interpretations of what my hairline looks like. Check this out!!
Slingerlands Elementary Kids Create A Very Friendly Parody – Reading, Writing and Rhyming -[AUDIO]
Mrs. Bacher - yet another of the many great Capital Region elementary teachers I had the pleasure to meet doing the school program. It's always a very friendly environment in her class. In fact, the kids wanted to write a song about that very important character trait - being friendly The results are below
Taconic Hills First Graders Love Their School – RWR [AUDIO]
This school was an hour and a half trip from my house, but was WELL worth the trip! What a great teacher and really creative first graders! Listen to the little ditty they came up with!
Charlton Heights Elementary Says “Be A Good Sport” (Musically) -[AUDIO]
I always have a great time at this school with this great teacher, Mrs. Brooks. These were really well behaved, cute kids with an important message ( I would like certain members of the NFL to especially pay attention)
Blue Creek Elementary’s “2 D Way” – Be Peacable! [AUDIO]
Good times, and clever kids with a message. I guess that sums up my experience at Blue Creek Elementary School in Latham. They had something really important to share with the world - be Peacable!! Here's the cute song they wrote about it.
Should They Close Birchwood School In Niskayuna? [POLL]
They are thinking of possibly closing a great little institution of "lower" learning (lower grade level, that is) - Birchwood Elementary. Do the local Nisky-ites agree? Read the story or zip down to the bottom of the article and take the 2 second poll!
Patriotic Pledges From Yates Elementary School – Hear Them! [AUDIO]
These kids were great. So patriotic! I'm sure they would like to hear themselves, and parents and friends can burst their buttons with pride by listening too, so here we go - instant replay!
Young Bully Victim Caine Smith Fights Back In An Amazing Way – [VIDEO]
Why? Can someone tell me WHY bullying has continued in such a big way? When you hear this boy's story, it will stop you in your tracks.
Yates Elementary School Kids Sing About Responsibility [AUDIO]
This was a return appearance for me. I think I've been to the Yates Elementary School in Schenectady for the past 5 years straight. I hope I'm invited for 5 more.
Teachers! Limited Openings Left For Richie’s School Program!
It's true! I'm pretty much filling the calendar for my Reading, Writing and Rhyming Tour, but i wanted to get the message out now that the new year is in full swing!
St Thomas The Apostle’s Wish List For Santa (In Song) – Reading, Writing and Rhyming [AUDIO]
i had a fantastic time (as usual) at St Thomas The Apostle School in the Delmar area. I was interested to see what their "wish list" was for the jolly old bearded man. They not only told me, but they ended up creating a song parody in no time flat. Here is their creation!