Musical Play in Atlanta

Yes, I usually talk about movement and children, but this is only a part of my overall goal to make education more collaborative and exploratory – i.e., playful.  Today I am going to share a departure from my normal fare.

This moment arrives courtesy of my friend and former college mate at Hampton University, Chris “Deep” Henderson. He was a big brother to me when I was an undersized, confused freshman.  He seemed to be always taking someone under his wing.  Seems like he’s still doing it.

Now Chris Henderson has won a Grammy award, and has produced some pretty major stars, like Jamie Foxx, Tre Songz, and others.  But that’s not what’s important about him here.

Here, Chris was a teacher – the best kind of teacher, engaging kids in collaboration and exploration.  They produced their very own song under his watchful eye.  Check it out!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPtugBFqL50]

Now the question is – how do we institute this same level of collaboration and exploration into physical education?  Into science class?  Into history class?  Even  – strike that, especially – into math class?

Your thoughts please!