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“One, Two Buckle My Shoe” Lesson With Extensions
by Note Knacks MusicI was looking through my Discovering Orff Book by Jane Frazee with Kent Kreuter and stumbled upon a sol mi version of One, Two, Tie My Shoe. I was quite excited, as I had just picked up a copy of the book from the library! I love it when it all comes together….with little effort!! […]
Queen Caroline Extension 2
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Queen Caroline Extension 1
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