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Small Potatoes

12/26/2012

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Self-Esteem
Feelings

In case you haven't noticed, I love using video clips with my students. It's a fun way to grab their attention and transition into a lesson.

I just found one of the most adorable television shows ever...yes, EVER! Small Potatoes is about four singing potatoes who travel the world making music and making friends. Each three-minute episode contains a song about a specific topic and audio clips of children reflecting on that topic.
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As described on the Small Potatoes website, the show helps children to:
1. Develop an understanding of how to make friends.
2. Laugh and relax through humor.
3. Develop an appreciation of a variety of music.
4. Process their emotions through music.

You can create your own potato through the Small Potatoes Facebook page. Check out mine (left).
Check out more videos on my YouTube channel or here.

School
Career Exploration
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Kate link
12/27/2012 04:21:58 am

Oh wow! Those are too cute and would be the perfect introduction to a lesson. Thanks for sharing!

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Marissa Rex link
12/27/2012 04:35:55 am

No problem! I watched a bunch of them at 2 in the morning and couldn't stop smiling. Late night blogging + singing potatoes = fun. :)

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Josh Selig link
12/29/2012 02:03:34 am

Thanks for writing about "Small Potatoes" Marissa! We also have a special coming to Disney Junior in February called "Meet The Small Potatoes." I hope you and your students will watch! - Josh

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Marissa Rex link
12/29/2012 02:47:04 am

You're welcome! I'm excited to watch the upcoming special! I'm sure my students will love it. :)

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Emily link
1/22/2013 04:10:14 pm

Thanks for sharing! I love these videos! I am a board certified music therapist studying to become a school counselor. I am working on developing the direction of my thesis and exploring how elementary school counselors utilize music and it's effectiveness. I just discovered your site, and can't wait to discover more!

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Marissa Rex link
1/26/2013 05:18:29 am

You're welcome! I love them too! :) This sounds like the perfect fit for you.

Thanks for visiting my site!

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sue cerrone
5/28/2014 01:53:29 am

Hi Marissa,
I love the Small Potato career clip. Just curious what your lesson looks like after you show them the clip. I am looking for something fun for my KG friends! Thanks sue

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Marissa Rex link
6/17/2014 04:11:50 am

If you check out my classroom counseling tab, there's a section on career exploration. That will show a few lesson options that could work for kindergarten. :)

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caryn
4/1/2016 08:04:54 am

Are your career exploration lessons still available? I cannot open them. It is says you need a password.

Marissa Rex link
7/5/2016 12:03:42 pm

Caryn, as of now they are not. I may reopen some of the features, but not all. Thanks for asking :)


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