Words of encouragement

Obviously I really like the idea of bringing popular music like hip hop into the classroom to spark interest and enthusiasm in students so I thought of a song that came out a while ago that I really liked….its by Nas and its called I know I can…Nas uses his talent to show other kids that they can do whatever they want if they work hard at it. I think he sends a positive message and I would show this video or play this song in my own classroom to let students know they are learning for a reason. I also like it because I remember growing up and you would hear the same message from your parents, your teachers, and adults around you, but when you heard it out of a song or someone you lookede up to, it actually made sense and you listened (sometimes). Besides I think with all the work we’ve put into trying to become teachers, we need a little encouragement, too!

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