For years, I've been telling the girls that it's educational. It's music appreciation. It's social and cultural awareness. It's physical education. It's spiritual and psychological therapy.
But, as of February 22, I will have proof and it actually justifies and broadens my cross-curricular efforts -- it's now even verifiably historical!
What in the world could apply to so many aspects of one's academic & intellectual pursuits? You mean there is one answer to fulfill so much learning? Is that possible?
Just ask Barack & Michelle and they'll tell you:
Earth Wind and Fire to Perform During White House Governors' Dinner
Ahh, there are few moments when my teaching has been so affirmed and rewarded.
I think it more than legitimizes all of my upper body dancing to "September" while I'm driving & the girls are sinking as far down as their seat belts will allow. For obvious reasons (some might think safety, yet those of us with the gift of creative improvisation instead see pulsating red, yellow & green signals of disco), I save my best moves for the stop lights, aka beacons of boogie. Sometimes other drivers are even inspired to join in, although I feel that's really unnecessary as everyone knows EWF already has an ample horn section... .
The official term for this, by the way, is "car schooling." Second only to attending the Governor's dinner in person. First time I've ever envied Sarah Palin... .
Be sure to mark this day on your calendars: the day disco became a core subject. Groove on.
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