LISA GOES TO BRAZIL & Great Conversation with Patrick Adams!

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And thanks, everyone for reading, listening, and watching!  Check out Patrick's giveaway for free music at the bottom of this post!

Interview with Patrick Adams of Patrick Adams Books, LLC & Kindie Rock Stars podcast!

Patrick is a multi-tasker who obviously likes to juggle (figuratively, anyway).  As an author, musician, and dad he creates content that he feels like will entertain and educate kids.  He also offers help for others navigating self-publishing, and has a few more plates in the air as well.  Check out the interview to learn more! And then, check out his podcast, books, and music!  His links are posted in the Guest links and giveaway section!

PB (Picture Book Tasting) -- LISA GOES TO BRAZIL

A Little Jam. . .(The Music Kind) "Travel Time" by Patrick Adams

Electro-beats!  Synths!  Lots of cool info about traveling and ways to travel!

Teacher Tips/Curriculum Tie-ins

Lots of social studies integration here:

• Brazil
  • Geography (South America, waterfalls, maps, etc.)
  • Culture (food, music, art, etc.)
  • Celebrations (Carnival!!!!)
  • Landmarks (waterfalls, Christ the Redeemer statue, etc.)
  • Traditions (carnival, dance, music, food, etc.)
  • language (Portuguese)

Science:

• Amazon Rainforest
• Animals of Brazil
• Climate/weather

Check the Pinterest board below and the YouTube playlist for more tips, specific lessons, printable, videos, and more!

Tips and Topics for Music Teachers

• Carnival
• Samba
• Zumba
• Brazilian music
• Brazilian composers

There are some great videos in the YouTube playlist and more ideas on the Pinterest board as well.

Writing Prompts/Author Tips

Writing Prompts from Tonnye:

1. ​Which part of Brazil do you most want to see?
2. Write a story set in the Amazon rainforest.
   
3. Write a story from a rainforest animal's perspective.
   
4. Rewrite this story from Lisa's perspective.
   
5. Draw the float you would create for Carnival.  Then write a paragraph describing it.
6. Use your imagination and write about Lisa's background.  Where do you think she came from?  Does she have friends? Write her story.
7. Write a paragraph describing Iguazu Falls. (You might have to look carefully at lots of photos and read what other people have written.
8. Write a haiku about the Amazon rainforest.
9. Write a story about 2 unlikely friends in the Amazon rainforest.

Writing/Songwriting Tips from Patrick:

Writing
- Know your audience for children's books.  It's pictures that are the draw (no pun intended!).  The text should be an appropriate complement based on the targeted age range.
- Use appropriate font for children's books.  I like ABeeZee and Comic Sans, but there are othergood ones.

Songwriting
- Don't overwrite - sometimes spacing can allow for the music to shine as well as the lyrics
- Catchy, memorable choruses are a great feature for children's songs.  I tend to think of the chorus first as I'm writing a song.

Links, More Fun, Extensions for Families and Everyone!

Pinterest Board with lots of tips for teaching about Brazil: geography, culture (including music), and more!

YouTube playlist with Brazilian music and dance (Samba, Carnival, etc.), fact videos about Brazil:  animals, culture, geography, etc., and more!
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PBJamz Snack -- Paçoca (Brazilian Peanut Candy)

OK, I'm fudging just a little here (Pun intended ;-). There's no jelly in this one.  But I wanted to be true to the culture we are exploring today, and this is a traditional Brazilian candy made from peanuts.  I haven't tried this one yet, but I'm quite sure my husband will be ready as soon as we carve out just a bit of time.  If you make it before me, shoot me a line below and let me know how it went!  It sounds really yummy!  Here's the recipe if you want to give it a try.

Guest Links and Giveaways

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Patrick is giving away a free download of his brand new single "Travel Time" which would be great for a classroom teacher, a music teacher, a homeschool teacher, or a family.  If you'd like to be entered in the drawing, just comment below!