ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀
@doremidivnick.bsky.social
Early Childhood Music Literacy Educator & PD Presenter, Kodály/Orff Certified, Wordsmith, Optimist, Humanist, Ally, #SeesawAmbassador, {She/Her(s)}
Reposted by ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀
A true honor to perform “American Tune” with #PaulSimon and the incredibly talented students at Juilliard. As I said in the article, I remember first looking at the lyrics of “American Tune” and going “Oh, my God — did you write this yesterday?”
September 22, 2025 at 10:33 PM
A true honor to perform “American Tune” with #PaulSimon and the incredibly talented students at Juilliard. As I said in the article, I remember first looking at the lyrics of “American Tune” and going “Oh, my God — did you write this yesterday?”
My admin posted a video of me teaching a class and captioned it as a brain break for the kids.
*breathes*
I'm glad she saw that the children were engaged and enjoying music class, but THAT'S NOT A BRAIN BREAK. It's music class.
The arts are not a break from "real learning." It IS real learning.
*breathes*
I'm glad she saw that the children were engaged and enjoying music class, but THAT'S NOT A BRAIN BREAK. It's music class.
The arts are not a break from "real learning." It IS real learning.
September 23, 2025 at 2:41 AM
My admin posted a video of me teaching a class and captioned it as a brain break for the kids.
*breathes*
I'm glad she saw that the children were engaged and enjoying music class, but THAT'S NOT A BRAIN BREAK. It's music class.
The arts are not a break from "real learning." It IS real learning.
*breathes*
I'm glad she saw that the children were engaged and enjoying music class, but THAT'S NOT A BRAIN BREAK. It's music class.
The arts are not a break from "real learning." It IS real learning.
Dalcroze would be proud of this pianist.
The voiceover is like a bedtime story 🛏️ 🤣
Zingerman's Bakehouse
Ann Arbor, Michigan
Zingerman's Bakehouse
Ann Arbor, Michigan
August 31, 2025 at 2:26 AM
Dalcroze would be proud of this pianist.
The brain fog has been intense today. Even forming sentences was a challenge.
I'm so tired, and I have so many things to do, and the school year hasn't even begun yet.
I'm gonna need a lot of serenity prayer this year.
I'm so tired, and I have so many things to do, and the school year hasn't even begun yet.
I'm gonna need a lot of serenity prayer this year.
August 10, 2025 at 2:28 AM
The brain fog has been intense today. Even forming sentences was a challenge.
I'm so tired, and I have so many things to do, and the school year hasn't even begun yet.
I'm gonna need a lot of serenity prayer this year.
I'm so tired, and I have so many things to do, and the school year hasn't even begun yet.
I'm gonna need a lot of serenity prayer this year.
Music nerd rant:
I'm watching a training PD video, and this person changes keys every single time she stops talking to sing. She's sticking between F-A Maj, but … it's killing me! She is Kodály trained - like, where the heck is her tuning fork?
Whoooooo. Okay. Moving on!
I'm watching a training PD video, and this person changes keys every single time she stops talking to sing. She's sticking between F-A Maj, but … it's killing me! She is Kodály trained - like, where the heck is her tuning fork?
Whoooooo. Okay. Moving on!
June 27, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Music nerd rant:
I'm watching a training PD video, and this person changes keys every single time she stops talking to sing. She's sticking between F-A Maj, but … it's killing me! She is Kodály trained - like, where the heck is her tuning fork?
Whoooooo. Okay. Moving on!
I'm watching a training PD video, and this person changes keys every single time she stops talking to sing. She's sticking between F-A Maj, but … it's killing me! She is Kodály trained - like, where the heck is her tuning fork?
Whoooooo. Okay. Moving on!
Sure, because dad stepped up.
Ah, patriarchy.
(This was from a book from the 1970s.)
Ah, patriarchy.
(This was from a book from the 1970s.)
June 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Sure, because dad stepped up.
Ah, patriarchy.
(This was from a book from the 1970s.)
Ah, patriarchy.
(This was from a book from the 1970s.)
It's taking approx 1 minute per percent right now, and if (96 minutes from now) it tells me that the file is too big, I will cry. I won't be surprised, but I will cry. @SeesawLearning has this weird thing about full-quality videos, after all.
April 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
It's taking approx 1 minute per percent right now, and if (96 minutes from now) it tells me that the file is too big, I will cry. I won't be surprised, but I will cry. @SeesawLearning has this weird thing about full-quality videos, after all.
I was reminded of this quote today in Kelly Whisinnand's #CTO workshop. Don't wait to be perfect - do what brings you joy.
#Orff #ElemMusicEd
The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.
-Henry Van Dyke
#Orff #ElemMusicEd
The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.
-Henry Van Dyke
April 2, 2025 at 3:06 AM
I was reminded of this quote today in Kelly Whisinnand's #CTO workshop. Don't wait to be perfect - do what brings you joy.
#Orff #ElemMusicEd
The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.
-Henry Van Dyke
#Orff #ElemMusicEd
The woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.
-Henry Van Dyke
I posted a handful of videos from my #TMEA2025 presentation on www.tiktok.com/@doremidivnick / www.instagram.com/doremidivnick/ - tried here, but the size limit is miniscule. Go check 'em out!
TikTok - Make Your Day
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March 16, 2025 at 11:01 PM
I posted a handful of videos from my #TMEA2025 presentation on www.tiktok.com/@doremidivnick / www.instagram.com/doremidivnick/ - tried here, but the size limit is miniscule. Go check 'em out!
Let's go! Finally back after the PHENOMENAL President's Concert, ready to recharge for tomorrow. I've got about 15 sessions I want to attend in under 10 hours. #ImagineTheImpossible #TMEA2025
February 13, 2025 at 5:53 AM
Let's go! Finally back after the PHENOMENAL President's Concert, ready to recharge for tomorrow. I've got about 15 sessions I want to attend in under 10 hours. #ImagineTheImpossible #TMEA2025
Had a great time presenting and collaborating with #ElemMusic teachers in Round Rock ISD today! #RRISD #ElMusEd #MusicTeachers #PreKMusic
January 29, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Had a great time presenting and collaborating with #ElemMusic teachers in Round Rock ISD today! #RRISD #ElMusEd #MusicTeachers #PreKMusic
Come get your #PreK fix on Friday at #TMEA2025
I will share a #PreK4 learning sequence that flows seamlessly through the basic comparative tenets of music (tempo, dynamics, pitch), including at least one easy-to-integrate activity for each comparative. It's gonna be a blast!
#ElemMusEd #ECE
I will share a #PreK4 learning sequence that flows seamlessly through the basic comparative tenets of music (tempo, dynamics, pitch), including at least one easy-to-integrate activity for each comparative. It's gonna be a blast!
#ElemMusEd #ECE
January 20, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Come get your #PreK fix on Friday at #TMEA2025
I will share a #PreK4 learning sequence that flows seamlessly through the basic comparative tenets of music (tempo, dynamics, pitch), including at least one easy-to-integrate activity for each comparative. It's gonna be a blast!
#ElemMusEd #ECE
I will share a #PreK4 learning sequence that flows seamlessly through the basic comparative tenets of music (tempo, dynamics, pitch), including at least one easy-to-integrate activity for each comparative. It's gonna be a blast!
#ElemMusEd #ECE
*pouts in first-world problems* It seems that every day I get "new follower" notifications, but no views, likes, or comments on posts. I just want a little interaction, that's all.
(No, not on THIS post, dingbats, on the meaningful, music ed ones.)
(No, not on THIS post, dingbats, on the meaningful, music ed ones.)
January 20, 2025 at 5:25 AM
*pouts in first-world problems* It seems that every day I get "new follower" notifications, but no views, likes, or comments on posts. I just want a little interaction, that's all.
(No, not on THIS post, dingbats, on the meaningful, music ed ones.)
(No, not on THIS post, dingbats, on the meaningful, music ed ones.)
The little ornament has been much more utile than anticipated! #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ExecutiveFunction #SocialEmotionalLearning #Fidget #ADHD
January 18, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The little ornament has been much more utile than anticipated! #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ExecutiveFunction #SocialEmotionalLearning #Fidget #ADHD
How I prep the plate-skate: last week we sang "here come the royals riding," while Ss took turns on some pool-noodle hobby horses. This week we ∆ it to "…royals sliding" and practiced on sturdy plastic plates. Next week we'll go to the "skating rink" and use paper plates, shuffling along to ❄️ music.
December 14, 2024 at 9:00 PM
How I prep the plate-skate: last week we sang "here come the royals riding," while Ss took turns on some pool-noodle hobby horses. This week we ∆ it to "…royals sliding" and practiced on sturdy plastic plates. Next week we'll go to the "skating rink" and use paper plates, shuffling along to ❄️ music.
But it's so true! We've taken advantage of this in education since ... forever!
People are more likely to believe a statement if it rhymes. I find this both devastating and adorable.
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Rhyme-as-reason effect - Wikipedia
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December 6, 2024 at 3:58 AM
But it's so true! We've taken advantage of this in education since ... forever!
'Tis the season to pivot. Make it work.
Instead, I was just reminded that my "failure" was learning that I had given my kids music that was good difficult. I just needed something easier for them to play in my arrangements. So, I pivoted and made several adjustments that made the music easier.
4/x
4/x
December 3, 2024 at 11:56 AM
'Tis the season to pivot. Make it work.
Amongst other things, today I stayed late to add two new hobby horses to my collection. Their names are Rosa and 'Rillo. They proudly join the originals, Verda and Moradito. #HotGlueAndYarn
November 23, 2024 at 12:13 AM
Amongst other things, today I stayed late to add two new hobby horses to my collection. Their names are Rosa and 'Rillo. They proudly join the originals, Verda and Moradito. #HotGlueAndYarn
This week, we started fast vs. slow with the #PreK4 kiddos, and they "rode" Turtle's Train and Cheetah's Train for #KinestheticAwareness. All the corners and angles help them stay safe and focused, even when they are speeding along the track. #MaskingTape #PreKMusic #MusicTeacher #ElementaryMusic
November 19, 2024 at 11:54 PM
This week, we started fast vs. slow with the #PreK4 kiddos, and they "rode" Turtle's Train and Cheetah's Train for #KinestheticAwareness. All the corners and angles help them stay safe and focused, even when they are speeding along the track. #MaskingTape #PreKMusic #MusicTeacher #ElementaryMusic
Blue skies smiling at me - nothing but blue skies do I see.
(And just like clouds on a clear day, there might not be many posts from me for a while.)
(And just like clouds on a clear day, there might not be many posts from me for a while.)
November 19, 2024 at 3:47 AM
Blue skies smiling at me - nothing but blue skies do I see.
(And just like clouds on a clear day, there might not be many posts from me for a while.)
(And just like clouds on a clear day, there might not be many posts from me for a while.)