Friday, February 3, 2017

1st Grade Stick Compositions

1st graders learned how to make rhythms using popsicle sticks this week, inspired by listening to the book "Freddie the Frog and the Mysterious Wahooo!" Their rhythm choices were beat (quarter note), beat-t (eighth notes), Beat-e-t-a (sixteenth notes), and rest (quarter rest). They used the heart beat strips to help make 4 beats of rhythm. Then they clapped and said the beats and performed their composition for the class on the drum. Lastly, they made some more rhythms and played them on the egg shakers.

Students will use this skill again next week during their Valentine's Day lesson for our informances. We are excited to welcome parents into the music room soon! :-)











3rd Grade Note Naming

3rd graders have been learning note names on the treble staff in music. We have used many fun videos, games, activities, and stations to help us remember the note names. For the past two weeks students have been rotating through 7 different note naming stations. Enjoy some pictures of the fun!
Pirate Practice Note Naming

Swat the Note

Pirate Note Memory Match Up

Note Naming Worksheets


Staff Spelling Bee

Pirate Color by Note






Note Naming Beanbag Toss