Olga Canlas
Kindergarten Teacher, Music Lover
Kindergarten Teacher, Music Lover
That's me hogging the microphone (and my little sister, Olivia, in the background). I was encouraged (sometimes forced) to sing from a young age. Music has always been a huge part of my life and I'm thankful now for those painful piano lessons and hours of practicing the flute/singing/electric bass. Now, my musical experiences play an integral role in the classroom. I use songs to teach just about anything. And of course, my students and I just love to sing and listen to songs for pure enjoyment.
I am by no means a music expert, child expert, or teaching expert. But, I have spent the last several years teaching kindergarten, almost a lifetime learning about and enjoying music, and the last two-and-a-half years as a Masters student. My intentions are to share whatever knowledge I have gained from these experiences through this site.
The idea for this website was sparked by my research on the benefits of using songs with diverse learners, research that was used in completing a term paper for a Masters in Education. I hope that it will continue to be a resource for teachers long after completion of my program. I intend on maintaining and updating the research, songs and song resources contained in this website and I welcome any suggestions or contributions through the "Contact" page.
I am by no means a music expert, child expert, or teaching expert. But, I have spent the last several years teaching kindergarten, almost a lifetime learning about and enjoying music, and the last two-and-a-half years as a Masters student. My intentions are to share whatever knowledge I have gained from these experiences through this site.
The idea for this website was sparked by my research on the benefits of using songs with diverse learners, research that was used in completing a term paper for a Masters in Education. I hope that it will continue to be a resource for teachers long after completion of my program. I intend on maintaining and updating the research, songs and song resources contained in this website and I welcome any suggestions or contributions through the "Contact" page.