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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀

@doremidivnick.bsky.social
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Early Childhood Music Literacy Educator & PD Presenter, Kodály/Orff Certified, Wordsmith, Optimist, Humanist, Ally, #SeesawAmbassador, {She/Her(s)}

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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 08/08/2026
Bulletin board this fall. Unfortunately, my ratios are off (guitar and text should have been much bigger) but I still like it! It's so bright and busy!
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
This is quite the discussion, and has steeled my resolve to have a grown-ups class this coming year.
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 11/07/2026
Well, that "klearsky" workaround absolutely didn't work around. I will be really miffed if it was some sort of password grabbing scheme. https:// bsky. app/profile /raevee.bsky.social /post/3mq2kxvbxz22a
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Amazing Digital Carcass @amagire.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
reminder that age verification is a "yes" or "no" box that can be ticked in response to the question "are you at least 18 years old". anything else is surveillance
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
Super upset about this. Not on this account, where I've always been obvious about my identify, but on my other one, which has been VERY ANONYMOUS on purpose. I thought @bsky.app was for us. This is not okay.
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Okay…………… but which hour are they going to skip? Because, every single minute counts for something - either it's graded, or it's the information that you'll need for a graded test/project later. You're going to skip art or music? Cool, you get to flunk those classes, and YES, that affects your GPA.
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 29/05/2026
How is this mom sending me a message asking me when the last day of school is going to be, when the last day is literally over already? She must have been concentrating on something else when they gave her the calendar...
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
It would be like saying a fork is only good for poking holes in things... What kinds of things irk you when folks describe your job?
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 16/05/2026
It feels so strange to not have an upcoming PD to work on, but I'm taking a break from TMEA this year, and haven't got anything else on my schedule thus far. Anybody looking for an early childhood music session for your local chapter? doremi.divnick.com/clinician
A banner of pastel pendant flags reading "Do Re Mi Divnick" is strung over the words "Early Childhood Music Literacy Specialist," written in a playfully sweet pre-cursive print.
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 25/03/2026
Sometimes I wear jeans and don't turn in a jeans pass. Rebellion is borne of an intrinsic desire for autonomy.
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
See y'all in Abilene next week (finally)!
Flyer for Professional Development training session hosted by Kodály Educators of West Texas on March 28, 2026, given by me (Sandra Divnick) on Pre-K Music.
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Rhiannon Giddens @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
A little bit of history with your #BanjoAunti It’s essential to examine the roots of our culture so we can understand how we got here, and how we can move forward.
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Rhiannon Giddens @rhiannongiddens.bsky.social · 22/09/2025
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?”
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 23/09/2025
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.
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
Dalcroze would be proud of this pianist.
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 10/08/2025
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.
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 27/06/2025
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!
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 18/06/2025
Sure, because dad stepped up. Ah, patriarchy. (This was from a book from the 1970s.)
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 27/04/2025
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.
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 02/04/2025
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
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
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!
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TikTok - Make Your Day
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 13/02/2025
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
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
Had a great time presenting and collaborating with #ElemMusic teachers in Round Rock ISD today! #RRISD #ElMusEd #MusicTeachers #PreKMusic
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
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
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 20/01/2025
*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.)
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
The little ornament has been much more utile than anticipated! #EarlyChildhoodEducation #ExecutiveFunction #SocialEmotionalLearning #Fidget #ADHD
holding a 2-inch rubber gingerbread ornament, with bumpy body, inset eyes, mouth, and cheek, grooves for frosting decoration, heart, and scarf, and holding a whirly lollipop.Screenshot of my facebook post, reading: This little rubbery gingerbread man ornament was a gift from a student. I received it after we returned from break, and set it down on my little cart (rather than taking it home). A few days later, a little one was upset and explained that she wanted her mom. I replied "oh, let me see..." (pretending to look for her mom in all my stuff, I held up the ornament) "is this your mom?" She said yes, it clearly was, so I shrugged my shoulders and handed it to her. The little one hugged it for a few minutes, and then gave it back. I mean, okay - if it works, it works!
Another day, one of my most ADHD kiddos ever was having a true struggle managing his impulses. I walked over to him with the gingerbread man and said "this is my dad - can you keep him safe please?" He looked at me like I was fully insane (because obviously a rubber ornament isn't my dad), but he accepted his challenge. He had the ornament jumping, spinning, doing flips, rolling around (all the things the kiddo wished he could be doing, essentially), but he himself stayed put, stayed quiet, and was actively listening and answering questions during a focused part of the lesson. A few minutes later, when it was game time again, he gave me my "dad" back.
A couple more days later, another sensory-seeking kiddo was struggling. He kept picking at the tape on the shelf he was next to. Seating him elsewhere would have caused a whole different set of issues, so I handed him the ornament. Kiddo ran his fingers over the bumps and grooves of the design, pretended to have the gingy eat his lollipop, and spun the string around and around, and otherwise managed himself beautifully.
This gift that I had no idea what to do with has come in very handy these past couple of weeks!
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 14/12/2024
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.
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 06/12/2024
But it's so true! We've taken advantage of this in education since ... forever!
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
'Tis the season to pivot. Make it work.
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 23/11/2024
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
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
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
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ℳ𝓈. 𝒟𝒾𝓋𝓃𝒾𝒸𝓀 @doremidivnick.bsky.social · 19/11/2024
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.)
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