Childhood jingles evoke memories from a most transformative time in our lives and the lives of our children. We can all remember the old classics like The ABC’s, Old McDonald Had a Farm and The Wheels on the Bus. Pause for a moment and reflect on when you last heard Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star. Remember the catchy melody and enjoy the words.
Twinkle, Twinkle
Little Star
How I Wonder
What You Are
Up Above the World So High
Like a Diamond in the Sky
Twinkle, Twinkle
Little Star
How I Wonder
What You are
Twinkle, Twinkle
Now, imagine that same childhood classic melody with the following words:
Lockdown, Lockdown
Lock the door
Shut the lights off
Say no more
Go behind the desk and hide
Wait until it’s safe inside
Lockdown, Lockdown
It’s all done
Now it’s time
To have some Fun!
The first time I sang that song to myself, I cried. I felt stunned and angry that we have come to this moment in our country where our youngest and most vulnerable children are learning songs to ease the pain and fear of active shooter drills or worse, actual intruders. Imagine, how parents felt when they went to orientation for their rising Kindergarten student and saw this on the bulletin board...read the rest of the post by clicking here: The Relentless School Nurse: Twinkle, Twinkle, Lock the Door
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