tag:rachelsumner.com,2005:/blogs/blogBlog2023-05-24T08:00:00-05:002023 Rachel SumnerRachel Sumnerfalsetag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/72131802023-05-24T08:00:00-05:002023-10-16T09:55:09-05:00Come tap dance with me at the East Branch Library!<p>I'm excited about my summer reading dance party at the East Branch Library! I will invite everyone to learn the cha-cha, a tap dance*, the twist, the monkey, the swim, and more.</p><p>*Since the East Branch Library has a hard surface floor, I plan to bring my homemade taps for children to try on their shoes. We will tap dance to "Tap Those Toes!" I had my students try my homemade taps last semester and everyone had a blast!</p><p>Dance Party with Rachel Sumner<br>East Branch Library, 206 Gallatin Road, Nashville, TN <span style="color:rgb(32,33,36);">37206</span><br>Saturday, June 17 at 2:00 PM<br>Free! (615) 880-5860</p>0:29Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/71922632023-04-26T17:32:49-05:002023-04-26T17:32:49-05:00Itsy Bitsy Spider Spout<p>Children love my Itsy Bitsy Spider puppet and spout. I bought a plastic spout from a home improvement store, mounted it with hot glue on a square piece of 2 x 4, and screwed on 4 plastic chair caps for legs. Place it in a small see through container. Attach a piece of clear tread or lightweight fishing line to a spider. My spider was a spider ring. The legs were pretty long so I trimmed them so my spider would look smaller. Drill a hole in the top of the spout. <br><br>Your new spider puppet can crawl up the spout as everyone sings the “Itsy Bitsy Spider.” Pour water down the spout to wash your spider out! </p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/70943832022-11-24T06:00:00-06:002023-04-18T01:16:47-05:00Entertain your Thanksgiving guests learn to play wooden spoons<p class="Body" style="margin-left:23px; text-indent:-1.0pt"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="line-height:12pt"><span style="font-family:Helvetica"><span style="color:black"><shape alt="" id="_x0000_s1026" stroked="f" style="position:absolute; left:0; text-align:left; margin-left:-9px; margin-top:-8px; width:108.6pt; height:109.4pt; text-indent:0; z-index:251660800; v-text-anchor:top" type="#_x0000_t202"></shape></span></span></span></span><br>I love homemade and found instruments. If you look around your kitchen, you will find it is filled with interesting musical instruments. I think Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to entertain guests with the instruments you find in your kitchen. This video will teach you how to play wooden spoons. I share some of my favorite kitchen instruments in a YouTube video series I created called "Cookin' in the Kitchen." </p>
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<p> </p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/70943742022-11-17T06:00:00-06:002022-11-17T06:00:03-06:00A funny wind instrument you can find in your kitchen!<p class="MsoBodyText3" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Bookman">Fill your baster bulb with water <span style="color:black">by putting the open end under a slow running faucet until it reaches the top of the bulb or try to remove the bulb, fill it and replace it. You may have to experiment with both filling techniques to see which one works best for you and your baster. Do not fill the plastic air column of the baster.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText3" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Bookman"><span style="color:black">Hold your baster upright with the open end of the plastic air column on your lower lip. Extend your upper lip and blow <u>gently</u> across the top of the baster. If you blow too hard you could begin to feel a little dizzy.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText3" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Bookman"><span style="color:black">Warning: </span></span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Bookman"><span style="color:black">If you <u>ever</u> feel dizzy while trying to play your baster stop immediately, and take a break.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Bookman"><span style="color:black">Gently squeeze the bulb of the baster near the bottom to change the level of the water and the pitch of your baster. If you squeeze near the top, you may cause the water to leak from the baster bulb. (If you do get a leaky baster, put some duct tape over the edge of the bulb so that it seals the bulb to the column better.)</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Bookman">The technique for playing the turkey baster is the same as blowing across a bottle to make sound. Sometimes it takes a little practice but once you learn how, it is like riding a bike. </span></span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Bookman"><span style="color:black"><strong>The Science Behind The Sounds You Can Make:</strong><br>When you blow across the top of the turkey baster, it makes the air inside the open space in the baster vibrate. Small air spaces vibrate more rapidly than large air spaces. When there is very little air in the baster, the air vibrates faster and you produce a high note. When there is more air in the baster, the air vibrates slower in the larger space and the note is lower.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Times"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Bookman">Baster care:</span></span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><span style="font-family:Bookman"> <span style="color:black">Empty your baster after each use and rinse it with a little dishwashing soap and warm water. If your baster is dishwasher safe, you can take it apart and put in the dishwasher to keep it clean.</span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText3" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="font-family:Bookman"><span style="color:black"><b>Turkey baster buying tips:</b> Look for a clear or semi-clear plastic so that children can see the water inside. </span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoBodyText3" style="text-align:justify"><font color="#000000" face="Bookman"><span style="font-size: 14.6667px;"><a contents="Contact me" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">Contact me</a> about concerts that feature homemade instruments and the science of sound. I also lead residencies and workshops for students, families, teachers, and librarians, </span></font></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/70943692022-11-10T06:00:00-06:002022-11-10T06:00:02-06:00Performing Arts Tools I Try to Use When Creating A Lesson Plan for Young Children<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">1. Comedy. (Theater)</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">2. Surprise. (Theater)</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">3. Props/visual aids - including unusual props as attention grabbers. (Theater) </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">4. Movement (Movement/Dance)</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">5. Auditory elements - Music, singing and storytelling. (Music and Theater)</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">6. Appeal to the imagination! Include moments when students pretend.</span></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif"><span style="color:#1a1a1a">Use a number of different Performing Arts Tools in your lesson so that you have plenty of variety. Variety can help keep children (and adults) engaged.</span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">Shape a lesson and the activities in it by using performing arts tools:</span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">a. Dynamics–louder moments, quieter moments. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">b. Dramatic pauses to create some anticipation. </span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:Cambria,serif">c. <span style="color:#1a1a1a">Rhythm the timing and pacing. (Theater) </span></span></span></p>
<p><font color="#1a1a1a" face="Cambria, serif">Are you planning a teacher training for Early Childhood Educators or Children's Librarians? <a contents="Contact Rachel" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">Contact Rachel</a> to book her workshop on Performing Arts Tools to engage children!</font></p>
<p> </p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/70943712022-11-03T06:00:00-05:002022-11-03T06:00:01-05:00Book a holiday concert with Rachel and make jingle bell shakers!<p>My <em>Jingle All the Way</em> concert is a fun show for all ages. We will sing and jingle along to favorite seasonal songs. I will have some jingle bells for audience members to play with me but you can also plan to make jingle bell shakers before the concert so everyone can take one home.<br><br>Here are just a few ideas of how you might make a homemade jingle bell shaker. You can make jingle bell bracelets with pipe cleaners, put jingle bells inside a container with a lid, make a jingle bell necklace with string or ribbon, or attach jingle bells to large paper clips. Then, use colored duct tape to secure these shakers. </p>
<p><a contents="Contact me" data-link-label="Contact" data-link-type="page" href="/contact">Contact me</a> to book your holiday concert today!</p>
<p> </p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/69584562022-04-27T16:05:14-05:002022-04-27T16:05:14-05:00Rachel Sumner performs for TPAC fundraising event<p>You won't want to miss this fun event benefiting the Tennessee Performing Arts Center's art education programs! Purchase a family ticket for Saturday, April 30, 1:30-4:30 p.m. and enjoy a wide<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/390809/6974c912a9a43a917295789c358f4ac952940e60/original/278972567-10160203185148521-153927331837498582-n-1.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /> variety of interactive activities, including: <br>- Dance parties (on the hour) with award-winning family entertainer and TPAC teaching Artist Rachel Sumner <br>- Performance of Annie Jr. by @Nashville Theatre School <br>- Photo booths and Balloon artist <br>- Face painting <br>- Interactive food stations, including creative twists on childhood favorites <br>We are grateful for the support of Amazon.com as our Presenting Sponsor of Family Day, helping TPAC to bring the transformative power of the arts to the greater Nashville community. <br>Tickets are available now at <a contents="TPAC.org/FamilyDay" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://TPAC.org/FamilyDay">TPAC.org/FamilyDay</a></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/68557412021-12-31T04:45:00-06:002021-12-31T05:00:03-06:00Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive in 2022<p>This week on Rachel's Fun Time Radio Show I'll feature "Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive" and a story about being kind to help prepare us for a happy new year! Tune in on Radio Free Nashvillle WRFN 107.1 FM and103.7 FM on Sunday at 2:00 p.m. and Wednesday 4:30 p.m. CST. </p>
<p>You can hear it streaming worldwide. Listen at https://onlineradiobox.com/us/wrfn/?cs=us.wrfn&played=1</p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/68001532021-11-06T05:30:00-05:002021-11-06T05:40:01-05:00Meet Henri Henrietta the Monarch Butterfly <p>Click on the link below to see a video of Henri Henrietta emerging from a chrysalis! Her name was Henrietta but I renamed her Henri Henrietta because I learned he was a boy. Do you know how I knew? See the 2 black dots on each hind wing? This means this monarch butterfly is a male. Females are spotless and also have thicker veins in the wings.</p>
<p><a contents="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=213760597244525" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=213760597244525" style="">https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=213760597244525</a><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/390809/c53b154a1a4872cad352cc2e8ba61390e4c5c9d9/original/194458672-10158545965039685-12621065862674821-n.jpg/!!/meta:eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ==/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/65091002020-12-28T13:42:14-06:002022-01-10T00:35:19-06:00Tap Those Toes is a Children’s Album Nominee for the 2020 Just Plain Folks Music Awards<p>I am proud to say that my CD <em>Tap Those Toe</em>s is among the top 10 Children’s Album Nominees for the 2020 Just Plain Folks Music Awards. You can hear it at <a contents="https://rachelsumner.com/tap-those-toes " data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/1499141/tap-those-toes">https://rachelsumner.com/tap-those-toes </a>(One of my favorite creators of music and stories for kids is also nominated. That has me feeling extra thrilled and honored.) </p>
<p>At 7:00 PM CST tonight, the winner for each category will be announced. They had 17,700 Albums and 230K songs submissions for all categories of music! </p>
<p>Children's Album Nominees </p>
<p>Absurd Is The Bird Jordan Allen White </p>
<p>Dandelion Steve Weeks </p>
<p>How To Be A Cloud Kira Willey </p>
<p>It's Not Fair To Me Bill Harley & Keith Munslow </p>
<p>Playground of My Mind Bubboon's Tunes </p>
<p>Rock Nocturnal Eric Ode </p>
<p>Spooky Brian And Terri Kinder </p>
<p>Tap Those Toes Rachel Sumner </p>
<p>The Barber Of Beasts Zak Morgan </p>
<p>Throw a Penny in the Wishing Well Jennifer Gasoi </p>
<p>The prerecorded announcement show will take place on Facebook <a contents="https://www.facebook.com/JustPlainFolks" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/JustPlainFolks">https://www.facebook.com/JustPlainFolks</a> and on <a contents="YouTube https://youtu.be/nwKO3hYg8CU" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="YouTube%20https://youtu.be/nwKO3hYg8CU">YouTube https://youtu.be/nwKO3hYg8CU</a></p>
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<p> </p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/64932312020-12-07T03:15:13-06:002022-05-31T22:09:05-05:00Support Your Holiday Cheer<p>Support your holiday cheer and my work as an independent artist during the pandemic. Buy my CD "Jingle All the Way" at <a contents="https://rachelsumner.com/album/1775626/jingle-all-the-way" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/1775626/jingle-all-the-way">https://rachelsumner.com/album/1775626/jingle-all-the-way</a> or on your favorite mp3 downloading site.<br><br>It features 11 holiday favorites, an original Christmas song, and 3 sing-along tracks. It also features my talented friends and family including Amy Frederick on keyboards, Angel Pontier engineer, Ralph Henley on drums & percussion, Bill Huber on trombone, Julie Adams on cello, Jerry Lackey on upright bass, cover art by Eli Moody, and my sister, brother-in-law, and niece on back up vocals.<br>I Can't Wait for Christmas (original)<br>Jingle Bells<br>Here Comes Santa Claus<br>My Favorite Things<br>Santa Claus is Coming to Town<br>Sleigh Ride<br>Rodolph, The Red-Nosed Reindeer<br>Must Be Santa<br>Feliz Navidad<br>Up on the House Top<br>Jingle Bell Rock<br>Deck the Halls </p>
<p>Bonus instrumental sing-along tracks: Jingle Bells, Up on the House Top, Deck the Halls</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/390809/22e885069331e10b7beb6eea41ea51e9b0704636/original/albumart-rachelsumner3-1400x1400.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/64814532020-11-27T05:30:00-06:002020-12-07T03:44:01-06:00"I Can't Wait for Christmas" <p>As I was writing this song, I tried to capture the anticipation and excitement I felt as a child as Christmas approached. This song and 11 other holiday favorites are featured on my CD <em>Jingle All the Way. </em>There are also bonus sing along tracks for "Jingle Bells," "Up on the Housetop," and "Deck the Halls."</p>
<p>Listen/buy here <a contents="https://rachelsumner.com/album/1775626/jingle-all-the-way" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/1775626/jingle-all-the-way">https://rachelsumner.com/album/1775626/jingle-all-the-way</a> or on your favorite mp3 downloading site.</p>
<p><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3rYKmwSzjAM" width="560"></iframe><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/390809/604845c9d7dec3da0505e6a806631f570d1ca9c9/original/must-be-santa-3-728.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/64814992020-11-19T15:14:35-06:002020-11-19T15:36:30-06:00Adapting Our Thanksgiving Plans <p>How can we adapt our plans for Thanksgiving this year so that we are not contributing to the spread of COVID-19? Here is one idea! Join me on Thanksgiving morning at 10:00 a.m. CST for a live virtual concert. We will sing and shake a tail feather together to "The Turkey Trot" and "The Turkey Pokey." You'll find the concert on my Facebook fan page at <a contents="www.facebook.com/RachelForKids" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/RachelForKids">www.facebook.com/RachelForKids</a></p>
<p>Here are a few more ideas: </p>
<p>1. Celebrate with the people you live with and plan events in the day to make it fun: watch the parades, sports, play games, plan a virtual visit with friends or family.</p>
<p>2. Coordinate your dinner time with family and friends and dine together virtually.</p>
<p>3. Plan a Thanksgiving walk or a hike in your area.</p>
<p>4. If there is no risk of fires in your community, gather in the evening for a Thanksgiving bonfire.</p>
<p>5. Have a small outdoor meal with family and friends. Limit the number of guests.</p>
<p>6. Write letters of gratitude to others and mail them on Friday.</p>
<p>If you do spend time with people who do not live with you, keep the number of people small, wear a mask, and stay 6 feet apart. <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/390809/c6507e9b2bcfd294954de280d5ebad998410b3e3/original/happy-thanksgiving-p-1600.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>
<p> </p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/64664152020-10-30T00:59:33-05:002021-06-29T22:54:27-05:00Here is a photo of my Halloween Candy Chute or Candy Slide<p>I promised to have an update about how my candy chute turned out. I used an old walker, black duct tape, and a 7 1/2 foot PVC pipe that is 2 inches wide. These were all things I had around the house. 2 inches wide works for smaller candy but I would suggested at least a 3 inch wide PVC pipe if you have a choice. I posted an invitation to families on our neighborhood Facebook page. It sounds as if there are a few other neighbors with candy chutes and others who are setting up tables at the end of their driveways with plastic bags that children can pick up.</p>
<p>Have a fun and safe Halloween!<img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/390809/c886cb7d9bc1f495bf658b1cf7e55f76ed0fd8dc/original/img-0325-1.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsIm1lZGl1bSJdXQ==.jpg" class="size_m justify_center border_none" alt="Candy chute made from PVC pipe and set up on the top of a porch. The pipe is attached to a walker and it is angled down the steps." /></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/64577612020-10-19T05:00:00-05:002020-10-19T05:00:14-05:00Them Bones, Them Bones, Them Dry Bones video for Halloween Fun! <p>The video of the month for is my arrangement of the traditional song "Dry Bones" from my CD Tap Those Toes. Find it on the <a contents="home page of my website" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home">home page of my website</a>. I also plan to sing this song and other fun songs for Halloween on my Facebook Live Halloween Show Thursday, October 22nd at 10:00 A.M. CDT. Tune in at <a contents="Facebook.com/RachelForKids" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.Facebook.com/RachelForKids">Facebook.com/RachelForKids</a> to enjoy </p>
<p>Please consider supporting my work by purchasing this song directly from me at <a contents="https://rachelsumner.com/tap-those-toes." data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/1499141/tap-those-toes">https://rachelsumner.com/tap-those-toes.</a> You can also find it on your favorite mp3 downloading site like iTunes, or Google Play. The music video appears on 9th episode (#109) of our children's television show "My Storytime Place" and features local children that we call "The Magic Six."</p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/64569332020-10-17T05:00:00-05:002020-10-18T21:59:04-05:00A Fun and Safe Way to Give Trick-Or-Treaters Candy During the Pandemic<p>We have to be careful and smart this Halloween because of COVID-19. This year, I have decided to distribute candy in a safe and non-traditional way. I'm making a seven and a half foot candy chute (some people call it a candy slide). I wish I thought of this myself but I believe that a dad in Ohio was the first to think of this idea and publicize it. He used a six-foot by four-inch cardboard shipping tube and decorated it.</p>
<p>I want something more heavy-duty and weatherproof so my candy chute will be made out of PVC piping. The diameter depends on the size of the candy you are going to put down the chute. It needs to be wide enough for the candy to easily drop through the tube. Mine is two inches in diameter.</p>
<p><span class="font_large"><strong>Here are my ideas on precautions to consider to help keep everyone safe: </strong></span></p>
<p>1. Set up your candy chute or slide outdoors and be sure it is over six feet long (just to be sure).</p>
<p>2. Be sure that trick-or-treaters cannot approach you at the top of the chute. I'm going to create a physical barrier by using yellow caution tape. I plan to be at the top of our front porch either just inside our door or out on the porch. The children will be at the bottom of my steps on the sidewalk. I will encourage the kids to place their bag or container underneath the bottom of my chute one at a time. (No crowding allowed.)</p>
<p>3. Wear a mask.</p>
<p>4. Be sure to wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds before touching any individual candy and wipe down the top and bottom of your candy chute after setting it up. Place your candy in a large clean container so it will be ready to distribute it easily. If you touch anything that has not been cleaned between candy drops, clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Gloves are not really helpful because if you touch your face or any unclean surface, you should change your gloves. Just clean your hands.</p>
<p>I've posted a picture of a super duper long candy chute I saw near our neighborhood. It is clipped to their gutter near the top of their front porch. My candy chute is not going to be as fancy as theirs but it will still create excitement and fun for trick-or-treaters! I've been experimenting with how I will set up my candy shute. Right now, I planning on attaching my chute to an old walker with duct tape. I'll let you know how my experiment is working and post a picture!</p>
<p>Now is the time to put on your thinking cap, use your imagination, and make safe plan for Halloween fun. <span class="font_large"><strong><span style="color:#d35400;">Speaking of fun, join me on Thursday, October 22 at 10:00 AM on my Facebook Fan page for a Halloween concert live from my mom's doll and toy room!</span> </strong>You will find my fan page at <a contents="http://www.Facebook.com/RachelForKids" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.Facebook.com/RachelForKids" style="">http://www.Facebook.com/RachelForKids</a></span></p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/390809/1c76f3c0506547f52c073c088ad3a9644f171751/original/img-0090.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/64568852020-10-15T21:34:53-05:002021-02-03T23:26:53-06:00How To Build a Home Martial Arts Studio: A Guide for Parents <p>By Charlene Roth</p>
<p>Taking martial arts classes can be a good way for kids to blow off some steam. Martial arts instruction can also help kids focus and build self-esteem. If kids are used to experiencing these <a contents="benefits" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://howtheyplay.com/individual-sports/Why-is-Martial-Arts-Important" style="" target="_blank">benefits</a> of taking regular classes, dealing with COVID-19 studio closures can be especially difficult. They may struggle to focus on homeschool assignments or they may have a hard time avoiding the boredom that can lead to bad behavior. </p>
<p>All of this can lead to more tension for already stressed parents, but children don’t have to live without the benefits of martial arts just because they are stuck at home. With a few helpful resources and pointers, parents can set up a space in their home so that kids can continue to practice their martial arts while COVID-19 closings are still in place. </p>
<p><strong>Why Should Students Practice at Home? </strong><br>Training at home can never replace the guided direction of an instructor, but a home practice can help keep kids engaged and interested. </p>
<p>● The benefits of martial arts classes are countless but kids can miss out on these perks when studios are closed.<br>● A home martial arts practice is a good way to keep kids occupied and entertained while parents <a contents="work from home" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.parents.com/parenting/work/life-balance/how-to-master-being-a-work-at-home-mom/" target="_blank">work from home</a>.<br>● <a contents="Staying physically active" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.insider.com/help-kids-stay-active-while-theyre-stuck-home-2020-4" target="_blank">Staying physically active</a> is essential for the health and well-being of all children.<br>● Martial arts, <a contents="including kickboxing" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.fitandme.com/benefits-of-kickboxing/" target="_blank">including kickboxing</a>, can provide health benefits for parents as well. </p>
<p><strong>How Should Parents Set Up a Studio? </strong><br>Parents may be hesitant to dedicate an entire room in their home to martial arts but that practice space can also be used for other purposes. </p>
<p>● A <a contents="multi-purpose or flex room" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://professionalstaging.com/selling-your-home/how-a-flex-space-can-sell-a-home/" target="_blank">multi-purpose or flex room</a> can be a major attraction for potential home buyers.<br>● If parents want to maximize home value, they should consider using high-quality materials in their martial arts/multipurpose room.<br>● <a contents="Converting a spare bedroom" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.rent.com/blog/turn-a-spare-bedroom-into-an-exercise-room/" target="_blank">Converting a spare bedroom</a> is a simple way to carve out space for a multipurpose martial arts practice space. </p>
<p><strong>How Can Kids Practice Safely at Home?</strong><br>Safety is always a top focus for parents, but keeping children healthy and safe while they practice martial arts at home can be pretty simple. </p>
<p>● Since falls can and will happen, installing <a contents="rubber flooring" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.rubberflooringinc.com/buyers-guide/home-gym.html" target="_blank">rubber flooring</a> can be helpful for preventing serious injuries.<br>● Children can also avoid injury by following along with online videos and classes, including <a contents="YouTube taekwondo" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://lawofthefist.com/6-youtube-channels-every-taekwondo-practitioner-should-learn-from/" target="_blank">YouTube taekwondo</a> channels.<br>● Keeping some first-aid supplies handy, including <a contents="hot/cold packs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.verywellhealth.com/gel-packs-relieve-pain-inflammation-189401" target="_blank">hot/cold packs</a>, can also be helpful. </p>
<p><strong>What Equipment Will Students Need at Home? </strong><br>Investing in rubber floors is a good idea for preventing bruises and more serious injuries but there are a few other pieces of equipment parents may want to pick up. </p>
<p>● For children who will be sparring, a head guard can reduce the risk of <a contents="concussions" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/prevent-concussions.html" target="_blank">concussions</a>.<br>● <a contents="Boxing gloves" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://blog.ringside.com/kids-boxing-gloves-tips-on-finding-the-perfect-pair/" target="_blank">Boxing gloves</a> can shield hands from potential pain and injury<br>● Adding a p<a contents="unching bag" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://uscombatsports.com/best-boxing-bag" target="_blank">unching bag</a> can help kids practice punches and kicks safely.<br>● Buying budget-friendly workout gear from stores like Old Navy can help keep kids comfy and cool while they practice martial arts at home. Additionally, you can save money on these purchases by looking for online <a contents="Old Navy cash back deals." data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.rakuten.com/oldnavy.com" target="_blank">Old Navy cash back deals.</a> </p>
<p>Taking martial arts classes from a trained instructor is the best way for your children to benefit from their practice. When those studios are closed, having a home studio set up can at least keep kids interested in martial arts, but it can also help keep them active. Kids can also continue to practice at home when classes resume, and with that extra practice, they will gain more skill. </p>
<p>● Buying budget-friendly workout gear from stores like Old Navy can help keep kids comfy and cool while they practice martial arts at home. Additionally, you can save money on these purchases by looking for online Old Navy cashback deals.</p>
<p>Learn more about the many different types of martial arts here <a contents="https://bodymindandmodem.com/handbook-to-martial-arts/" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://bodymindandmodem.com/handbook-to-martial-arts/">https://bodymindandmodem.com/handbook-to-martial-arts/</a><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/390809/67c378890529f9aa5b814fea9e7a08af39875513/original/to-box-5189209-1920.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/63820532020-07-10T12:32:45-05:002020-10-18T00:11:49-05:00Online Summer Reading Challenge Concert on Friday, July 17 at noon<p>All the library concerts have been cancelled BUT you can still see the concert I was planning for libraries this year! The Nashville Public Library is premiering my summer reading concert "Imagine Your Story" on their YouTube site on Friday, July 17 at 12:00 p.m. CDT. It is part of their FRIDAY FAMILY TIME series.</p>
<p>Just go to <a contents="https://youtu.be/Sxcl5mxdosQ" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://youtu.be/Sxcl5mxdosQ">https://youtu.be/Sxcl5mxdosQ</a> to see it. I will post it on my <a contents="Facebook Fan page" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="https://www.facebook.com/RachelForKids">Facebook Fan page</a> after the premiere!</p>
<p><img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/390809/4504afd8092c283e0d3598616fc9fbecfe0ee70d/original/imagine-your-story.jpg/!!/b:W10=.jpg" class="size_l justify_center border_" /></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/63820442020-07-10T12:25:09-05:002020-08-21T21:29:01-05:00Live Steaming Shows moved to 2nd and 4th Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. CDT<p>I underestimated the length of this pandemic so I am moving my concerts to twice a month on Thursdays instead of weekly.</p>
<p>Rachel’s Fun Time - Live Music and Fun with Rachel from her Mom’s Doll & Toy Room at 10:00 a.m. CDT. Watch for my posts on my website and on my Facebook Fan Page how you can prepare for the show each week.</p>
<p>Go to my Facebook fan page at <a contents="www.Facebook.com/RachelForKids" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.Facebook.com/RachelForKids">www.Facebook.com/RachelForKids</a> to see it. "Like" so you can stay connected easier too. </p>
<p>You can also view all my live shows after as well. They are saved on my fan page. You have the option of clicking on "Watch Party" so you can watch it with your friends! <img src="//d10j3mvrs1suex.cloudfront.net/u/390809/0af56ea8b7236fa61cdc279bec55a734d82c14a3/original/rachel-9283-8x10.jpg/!!/undefined/b:W1sic2l6ZSIsInNtYWxsIl1d.jpg" class="size_s justify_center border_" /></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/62650702020-03-18T23:50:00-05:002020-10-17T00:45:09-05:00Live Streaming Music and Fun with Rachel on Wednesdays<p>Rachel’s Fun Time - Live Music and Fun with Rachel from her Mom’s Doll & Toy Room at 10:00 a.m. CST</p>
<p>Go to my Facebook fan page at <a contents="www.Facebook.com/RachelForKids" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.Facebook.com/RachelForKids">www.Facebook.com/RachelForKids</a> to see it. "Like" so you can stay connected easier too.</p>
<p>You can also view all my live shows after as well. They are saved on my fan page. The wonderful thing about this is you can have a Watch Party with your friends!</p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/60437322019-11-19T18:00:00-06:002020-10-17T00:02:45-05:00Thanksgiving Tradition<p><span style="color:#b22222"><strong>Gobble, gobble, gobble!</strong> </span>It has become a holiday tradition to dance to <strong><span style="color:#b22222">"The Turkey Trot" </span></strong>and <strong><span style="color:#b22222">"The Turkey Pokey"</span> </strong>on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving so tune in to <span style="color:#b22222"><strong>Rachel's Fun Time Radio Show online to hear my Thanksgiving show </strong></span>on Wednesday, November 27, 4:30 p.m. CST. Learn how to hear it at <a data-imported="1" data-link-type="page" href="https://rachelsumner.com/radio_show/" target="_blank">https://rachelsumner.com/radio_show/</a></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/60437312019-10-19T19:00:00-05:002020-10-16T23:59:55-05:00I will be presenting a workshop at the NAEYC National Conference<p>Music City Center, Davidson Ballroom Salon B, 9:30 -10:45 a.m. (Room capacity 360)</p>
<p>Rachel Sumner, Children's Performer, Songwriter, Teaching Artist, Tennessee Performing Arts Center</p>
<p>Presentation Title: Win Their Attention: Performing Arts Techniques to Invigorate Your Classroom Teaching</p>
<p>In this workshop, teachers will learn how to use performing arts strategies to catch the attention of students and keep them engaged. Straightforward techniques from theater, music, and dance address multiple learning styles, infuse a sense of play into new topics and skills, and enhance student recall. Through demonstration and interactive experiences, the presenter will illustrate how these arts integration methods can be easily adapted into the fabric of a teacher’s daily practice. The group will explore a “performing arts toolbox” for early childhood educators that includes: comedy set-ups, simple and complex props, theatrical surprise, innovative music elements, and adult-friendly movement. Teachers will learn to add specific elements from the performing arts world to augment lesson planning in practical and customizable ways.</p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/60437302019-07-27T19:00:00-05:002021-09-14T11:08:38-05:00Come to the last Dance Party of the summer!<p>Put on your dancing shoes and come to the Bellevue Public Library at 10:15 a.m. on Tuesday August 6, 2019. You will learn to dance the swim, the monkey, the twist, and move your feet to the tango beat! We will make up our own dances too.</p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/60437292019-01-21T18:00:00-06:002020-10-17T00:18:29-05:00I'm on Instagram!<p>It took me a while but I am on Instagram now. I hope you will stop by and post some photos of your children at my concerts or instruments you've made. <a data-imported="1" href="https://www.instagram.com/RachelForKids/" title="Rachel Sumner's Instagram Account">https://www.instagram.com/RachelForKids/</a></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/60437282018-10-14T19:00:00-05:002020-10-17T00:48:26-05:00Plant milkweed seeds in the fall so you are ready for Monarch butterflies in the spring.<p>I love Monarch butterflies. Their caterpillars need milkweed plants to live. The fall is the perfect time to plant milkweed. There are four different species of native Milkweed— the Whorled, Common and Swamp Milkweeds, as well as Butterfly Weed (also a milkweed)— are found in most states from the eastern seaboard to the Rocky Mountains as well as in southern Canada, and will thrive in a wide range of garden and meadow habitats.<br><br><strong>How to plant milkweed seeds in the fall from American Meadows:</strong><br>If you want to start milkweeds from seed, the easiest way is to emulate Mother Nature and plant them in the fall! In the wild, milkweed plants scatter their seeds quite late in the season—at a time when the coming cold would kill any seedlings that germinated right away. But the seeds of milkweed (and other plants that flower late in the season) are cleverly programmed to delay their germination until after they have been exposed to winter’s cold followed by gradually rising temperatures in springtime—an adaptation known as stratification.</p>
<p><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a data-imported="1" data-link-label="Monarchs" data-link-type="page" href="/monarchs" style="" title="Monarch Butterfly videos and butterfly garden information">See my videos of butterflies and learn more about planting butterfly gardens here.</a></span></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/60437272018-08-20T19:00:00-05:002020-10-17T00:21:20-05:00Join me for my performance in Washington DC<p>Join me at noon on Tuesday August 14th! I'll perform in the Main Atrium of the hospital. This show is OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. </p>
<p>I'm thrilled to also be performing for the Ryan Seacrest Studio in Children's National Medical Center from 11:00-11:30 a.m. This is not a public performance. My interview and performance will be broadcast directly to patient rooms. I hope to leave smiles on a few faces before I leave</p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/60437262018-07-29T19:00:00-05:002020-10-17T00:33:58-05:00Songs for helping children read and count. Plus excellent for English language learners<p>If you are looking for songs to help children learn to read and count, here is a recording that I made especially for a dear friend who owned a Kumon school. Her Kumon school used this recording with the young children who came for tutoring. <span style="color:#333333; font-style:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; text-align:start; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:normal; word-spacing:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-color:initial; display:inline !important; float:none">The original and traditional songs are also excellent for English language learners! You will find traditional songs that children in the United States learn like "London Bridges," "Old MacDonald," "Twinkle, Twinkle," "Pat-a-cake," and more. </span></p>
<p><span style="color:#333333; font-style:normal; font-variant-ligatures:normal; font-variant-caps:normal; font-weight:400; letter-spacing:normal; text-align:start; text-indent:0px; text-transform:none; white-space:normal; word-spacing:0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width:0px; text-decoration-style:initial; text-decoration-color:initial; display:inline !important; float:none">One of the top hits of this recording has been the song "What's the Weather?" Teachers and parents from around the world have enjoyed singing the chorus of this song and having children look outside to identify the weather. Then everyone can sing the verse that describes the weather they see outside.</span></p>
<p><a contents="https://rachelsumner.com/kindersongs" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/1660582/kindersongs">https://rachelsumner.com/kindersongs</a></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/60437252018-06-30T19:00:00-05:002020-10-17T01:00:30-05:00Music for July 4<p style="margin: 0px 0px 6px; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; color: #1d2129; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: #ffffff; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial;">If you need to have a patriotic parade this week, here is an mp3 to inspire the kids (and adults) to march and wave their flags! Happy 4th of July!!!! Find it on my MP3 Singles for Kids! <a contents="https://rachelsumner.com/mp3singlesforkids" data-link-label="" data-link-type="track" href="/track/2416128/medley-grand-old-flag-yankee-doodle-dandy">https://rachelsumner.com/mp3singlesforkids</a></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/60437242018-06-01T19:00:00-05:002020-10-17T00:36:05-05:00Our children's TV show My Storytime Place has new permanent time slots!<p>We asked to <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a data-imported="1" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.necatnetwork.org/watch-live" style="" title="NECAT Network Nashville Middle Tennessee link to look up My Storytime Place Children's TV show">NECAT Network</a></span> to consider making 9 of our 26 temporary time slots for our children's TV show permanent. Guess what happened?</p>
<p><em><a data-imported="1" data-link-label="TV Show" data-link-type="page" href="/tv-show" style="" title="Rachel Sumner's TV Show My Storytime Place Nashville Tennessee">My Storytime Place</a> </em>was given ALL 26 TIME SLOTS because they have been pleased with the quality of the show! We have music, puppets, finger plays, and a book on every episode. We are proud to feature our friends who are some of Nashville's most talented children's performers, writers, puppeteers, and children's librarians.</p>
<p>The members of our talented team plan to celebrate together as we watch the new movie about Mr. Roger's called <em><span style="text-decoration:underline"><a data-imported="1" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://focusfeatures.com/wont-you-be-my-neighbor/" style="" title="Mr. Roger's movie Won't You Be My Neighbor">Won't You Be My Neighbor</a></span></em>. Of course, Mr. Rogers was a wonderful inspiration to all of us.</p>
<p>You can watch <em>My Storytime Place</em> on three channels and air 34 times a week in 19 middle Tennessee counties. You can also stream our show at <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a data-imported="1" data-link-label="" data-link-type="url" href="http://www.necatnetwork.org/watch-live" style="font-family: arial, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: medium;" title="NECAT Network Nashville Middle Tennessee link to look up My Storytime Place Children's TV show">http://www.necatnetwork.org/watch-live</a></span></p>
<hr><p><strong>• iQtv Educational channel</strong> - Comcast channel 10 and AT&T Uverse channel 99.<br>Sunday 1:00 a.m. / 1:00 p.m.<br>Monday 8:00 a.m. / 8:00 p.m.<br>Tuesday 1:00 a.m. / 1:00 p.m.<br>Wednesday 3:00 a.m. / 3:00 p.m.<br>Thursday 12:30 a.m. / 12:30 p.m.<br>Friday 3:00 a.m. / 3:00 p.m.<br>Saturday 9:30 a.m. / 9:30 p.m.</p>
<p><strong>• Access Nashville channel</strong> - Comcast Channel 19 and AT&T Channel 99.<br>Monday-Wednesday, and Saturday 7:00 a.m.<br>Sunday 6:30 a.m. / 10:30 p.m.<br>Monday 1:30 p.m.<br>Tuesday 3:30 p.m.<br>Wednesday 2:30 p.m.<br>Thursday 8:30 a.m.<br>Friday 9:30 a.m. / 5:00 p.m.<br>Saturday 4:00 a.m.</p>
<p><strong>• The Music City Arts channel</strong> - Comcast channel 9 and AT&T Uverse channel 99.<br>Saturday and Sunday 6:00 p.m.<br>Monday 2:00 p.m.<br>Tuesday 5:30 p.m.<br>Wednesday 8:00 p.m.<br>Thursday 7:00 p.m.<br>Friday 2:30 p.m.</p>
<hr><p>Learn more about <em>My Storytime Place</em> at <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a data-imported="1" data-link-label="TV Show" data-link-type="page" href="/tv-show" style="" title="Rachel Sumner's TV Show My Storytime Place Nashville, Tennessee">www.rachelsumner.com/tv-show</a></span></p>
<p> <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a data-imported="1" href="#MyStorytimePlace">#Mystorytimeplace</a></span>, <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a data-imported="1" href="#NECAT" title="NECAT Network Nashville Middle Tennessee My Storytime Place Children's TV show">#NECAT</a></span>, <span style="text-decoration:underline"><a data-imported="1" href="#NashvilleTVShowForKids" style="" title="Rachel Sumner's TV Show My Storytime Place Nashville Tennessee">#NashvilleTVShowForKids</a></span></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/60437232018-05-29T19:00:00-05:002020-10-17T00:32:25-05:00Time slots for our TV show My Storytime Place on NECAT Network<p><strong><em>My Storytime Place</em> is airing on three channels for a total of 34 times a week. </strong>8 of them are permanent time slots. However, we were told we could request to make temporary slots we liked permanent. We decided to ask about giving us 9 new permanent slots so <span style="color:#0000ff">stay tuned!</span></p>
<p><span style="color:#0000ff">See <a contents="http://www.rachelsumner.com/tv-show" data-link-label="TV Show" data-link-type="page" href="/tv-show" style="">http://www.rachelsumner.com/tv-show</a> for the latest updates!</span></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/60437222018-04-10T19:00:00-05:002020-10-17T00:21:44-05:00Rachel Sumner visits Radio Lollipop in Miami, Florida<p style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 4.5pt; margin-left: 0in; background: white;"><span style="color:#1d2129">I visited and toured Radio Lollipop at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami last week. This is such a fabulous program for sick children and their families!!! The Easter bunny was there too. Volunteers passed out stuffed bunnies to all the patients so I sang "The Bunny Boogie" on the radio station for them and had the patients hop their bunnies around!!!!</span></p>
<p style="margin-top: 4.5pt; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin-left: 0in; background: white;"><span style="color:#1d2129">Radio Lollipop is headquartered in London. They have stations in the U.K., Australia, and 3 hospitals in the U.S.</span></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/60437212018-01-31T18:00:00-06:002020-10-17T00:37:24-05:00My newly designed website is up! Check it out!<p>My newly designed website is up! Check it out and let me know what you think. <a data-imported="1" data-link-label="Home" data-link-type="page" href="/home" style="" title="Children's performer Rachel Sumner's newly designed website is up. Nashville Tennessee">http://www.rachelsumner.com</a></p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/60437202018-01-31T18:00:00-06:002020-10-17T00:39:22-05:00Tap Those Toes CD one of Parents' Choice favorites<p>Cool! I found a post from Parents' Choice saying my Tap Those Toes CD is one of their favorites for dancing & exercising!</p>
<p><a contents="https://rachelsumner.com/tap-those-toes" data-link-label="" data-link-type="album" href="/album/1499141/tap-those-toes">https://rachelsumner.com/tap-those-toes</a></p>
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<p> </p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/60437192018-01-17T18:00:00-06:002020-10-17T00:40:14-05:00Join me at Whole Foods Franklin Wed. 1/24 & 1/31 at 9:30 a.m.<p>Join me at Whole Foods Franklin Wed. 1/24/2018 & 1/31/2018 at 9:30 a.m.</p>Rachel Sumnertag:rachelsumner.com,2005:Post/60437182017-12-27T18:00:00-06:002020-10-17T00:40:49-05:00See you in January!<p>I'll be back at Whole Foods in Franklin, Tennessee on January 24th and 31st at 9:30 a.m. I hope you will join me.</p>
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