Music teacher makes a big production out of learning

The kindergarten students in Bob Smith's music class are up out of their seats, dancing around as they sing the jelly bean song. They jump up and down, rub their bellies, pat their heads and kick their legs.

"I need singers," Smith reminds them to sing as well as move. The song is a favorite of the children.

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