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Music to Do at Home
April 20 - 24, 2020
Week 3
Remember!
Some online music games (like Musical Mingles) will not work on iPads.
You can play the game on a computer or laptop.
Do 2 music activities. Choice: You can always do more!
Book Character Parade is coming on Wednesday this week!
Let's review our 2 songs that we sang for Dr. Seuss' birthday!
1. Sing Read It and Dr. Seuss We Love YOU HERE.
2. Creating through Steady Beat Patterns (This is a review for Kindergarteners.)
We will make our steady beat machine with Mr. Wall or a friend.
Parent say slowly 8-10 times, "Lap, clap." in a singsong chant for first pattern.
Allow child to repeat words with you to create a chant (steady beat)and to create their pattern.
They will repeat the words in a singsong chant to match their pattern to the steady beat of the words.
Next say, "Lap, elbow." 8-10 times. Allow child to join in and create for 20-30 seconds.
Say, "Lap, shoulders." 8-10 times. Allow child to create.
Finally, they are ready for total creative freedom! "Lap, something." Allow 20-30 seconds. They will use previous body parts but begin to discover floor, feet, and more. "How can you change your pattern?"
Notes to Parents: Creativity is an expanding scaffold of knowledge and skills, incrementally building on previous knowledge and skills.
The rhythm in spoken language is a strong, natural transfer to rhythm in the language of music.
This is why we remember rhymes, poems, chants, and songs from our childhood.
Rhythm is a deep, primal memory tool. Words then become married to music in song.
3. Think about rain. Does it always sound the same, or does it sometimes sound different?
Write down or say out loud three or four descriptive words for the sound of rain.
Here are 4 pieces of music about rain. Choose one to listen to.
Source: Classical Kids Music Lessons from Minnesota Public Radio
4. Call Grandma or Grandpa or some one who needs a song.
Tell them how much you love them and sing a favorite song to them.
You will really make their day!
Book Character Parade is coming on Wednesday this week!
Let's review our 2 songs that we sang for Dr. Seuss' birthday!
1. Sing Read It and Dr. Seuss We Love YOU HERE.
2. Creating through Steady Beat Patterns (This is a review for Kindergarteners.)
We will make our steady beat machine with Mr. Wall or a friend.
Parent say slowly 8-10 times, "Lap, clap." in a singsong chant for first pattern.
Allow child to repeat words with you to create a chant (steady beat)and to create their pattern.
They will repeat the words in a singsong chant to match their pattern to the steady beat of the words.
Next say, "Lap, elbow." 8-10 times. Allow child to join in and create for 20-30 seconds.
Say, "Lap, shoulders." 8-10 times. Allow child to create.
Finally, they are ready for total creative freedom! "Lap, something." Allow 20-30 seconds. They will use previous body parts but begin to discover floor, feet, and more. "How can you change your pattern?"
Notes to Parents: Creativity is an expanding scaffold of knowledge and skills, incrementally building on previous knowledge and skills.
The rhythm in spoken language is a strong, natural transfer to rhythm in the language of music.
This is why we remember rhymes, poems, chants, and songs from our childhood.
Rhythm is a deep, primal memory tool. Words then become married to music in song.
3. Think about rain. Does it always sound the same, or does it sometimes sound different?
Write down or say out loud three or four descriptive words for the sound of rain.
Here are 4 pieces of music about rain. Choose one to listen to.
Source: Classical Kids Music Lessons from Minnesota Public Radio
4. Call Grandma or Grandpa or some one who needs a song.
Tell them how much you love them and sing a favorite song to them.
You will really make their day!
Do 2 music activities. Choice: You can always do more!
Book Character Parade is coming on Wednesday this week!
Let's review our 2 songs that we sang for Dr. Seuss' birthday!
1. Sing Read It and Dr. Seuss We Love YOU HERE.
2. Think about rain. Does it always sound the same, or does it sometimes sound different?
Write down or say out loud three or four descriptive words for the sound of rain.
Here are 4 pieces of music about rain. Choose one to listen to.
Source: Classical Kids Music Lessons from Minnesota Public Radio
3. Call Grandma or Grandpa or some one who needs a song.
Tell them how much you love them and sing a favorite song to them.
You will really make their day!
Book Character Parade is coming on Wednesday this week!
Let's review our 2 songs that we sang for Dr. Seuss' birthday!
1. Sing Read It and Dr. Seuss We Love YOU HERE.
2. Think about rain. Does it always sound the same, or does it sometimes sound different?
Write down or say out loud three or four descriptive words for the sound of rain.
Here are 4 pieces of music about rain. Choose one to listen to.
Source: Classical Kids Music Lessons from Minnesota Public Radio
3. Call Grandma or Grandpa or some one who needs a song.
Tell them how much you love them and sing a favorite song to them.
You will really make their day!
Do 2 music activities. Choice: You can always do more!
Book Character Parade is coming on Wednesday this week!
Let's review our 2 songs that we sang for Dr. Seuss' birthday!
1. Sing Read It and Dr. Seuss We Love YOU HERE.
2. Think about rain. Does it always sound the same, or does it sometimes sound different?
Write down or say out loud three or four descriptive words for the sound of rain.
Here are 4 pieces of music about rain. Choose one to listen to.
Source: Classical Kids Music Lessons from Minnesota Public Radio
3. Call Grandma or Grandpa or some one who needs a song.
Tell them how much you love them and sing a favorite song to them.
You will really make their day!
Book Character Parade is coming on Wednesday this week!
Let's review our 2 songs that we sang for Dr. Seuss' birthday!
1. Sing Read It and Dr. Seuss We Love YOU HERE.
2. Think about rain. Does it always sound the same, or does it sometimes sound different?
Write down or say out loud three or four descriptive words for the sound of rain.
Here are 4 pieces of music about rain. Choose one to listen to.
Source: Classical Kids Music Lessons from Minnesota Public Radio
3. Call Grandma or Grandpa or some one who needs a song.
Tell them how much you love them and sing a favorite song to them.
You will really make their day!
Do 2 music activities. Choice: You can always do more!
Book Character Parade is coming on Wednesday this week!
Let's review our 2 songs that we sang for Dr. Seuss' birthday!
1. Sing Read It and Dr. Seuss We Love YOU HERE.
2. Think about rain. Does it always sound the same, or does it sometimes sound different?
Write down or say out loud three or four descriptive words for the sound of rain.
Here are 4 pieces of music about rain. Choose one to listen to.
Source: Classical Kids Music Lessons from Minnesota Public Radio
3. Try Music Code up in the Resources. I like making blue Yeti monster dance. This will work on iPads.
4. Call Grandma or Grandpa or some one who needs a song.
Tell them how much you love them and sing a favorite song to them.
You will really make their day!
Book Character Parade is coming on Wednesday this week!
Let's review our 2 songs that we sang for Dr. Seuss' birthday!
1. Sing Read It and Dr. Seuss We Love YOU HERE.
2. Think about rain. Does it always sound the same, or does it sometimes sound different?
Write down or say out loud three or four descriptive words for the sound of rain.
Here are 4 pieces of music about rain. Choose one to listen to.
Source: Classical Kids Music Lessons from Minnesota Public Radio
3. Try Music Code up in the Resources. I like making blue Yeti monster dance. This will work on iPads.
4. Call Grandma or Grandpa or some one who needs a song.
Tell them how much you love them and sing a favorite song to them.
You will really make their day!
Do 2 music activities. Choice: You can always do more!
Book Character Parade is coming on Wednesday this week!
Let's review our 2 songs that we sang for Dr. Seuss' birthday!
1. Sing Read It and Dr. Seuss We Love YOU HERE.
2. Think about rain. Does it always sound the same, or does it sometimes sound different?
Write down or say out loud three or four descriptive words for the sound of rain.
Here are 4 pieces of music about rain. Choose one to listen to.
Source: Classical Kids Music Lessons from Minnesota Public Radio
3. Try Music Code up in the Resources. I like making blue Yeti monster dance. (This will work on iPads.)
4. Before singing the Swapping Song this week, practice this tongue twister for better diction:
Betty bought some butter,
But the butter Betty bought was bitter,
So Betty bought some better butter,
To make the bitter butter better.
Now sing the Swapping Song. How fast can you sing the refrain?
5. Call Grandma or Grandpa or some one who needs a song. Tell them how much you love them and sing a favorite song to them.
You will really make their day!
Book Character Parade is coming on Wednesday this week!
Let's review our 2 songs that we sang for Dr. Seuss' birthday!
1. Sing Read It and Dr. Seuss We Love YOU HERE.
2. Think about rain. Does it always sound the same, or does it sometimes sound different?
Write down or say out loud three or four descriptive words for the sound of rain.
Here are 4 pieces of music about rain. Choose one to listen to.
Source: Classical Kids Music Lessons from Minnesota Public Radio
3. Try Music Code up in the Resources. I like making blue Yeti monster dance. (This will work on iPads.)
4. Before singing the Swapping Song this week, practice this tongue twister for better diction:
Betty bought some butter,
But the butter Betty bought was bitter,
So Betty bought some better butter,
To make the bitter butter better.
Now sing the Swapping Song. How fast can you sing the refrain?
5. Call Grandma or Grandpa or some one who needs a song. Tell them how much you love them and sing a favorite song to them.
You will really make their day!
Sub Lessons
Welcome!
Thank you for teaching my music classes.
You will have a good day because these are good children.
4th Grade • Monday & Tuesday
Monday
8:00-3:30 4- Mrs. Tulia
8:30-9:00 4- Mrs. Dodson
Tuesday
8:00-3:30 4- Miss Duellman
8:30-9:00 4- Mrs. Dodson
Lesson
Star-Spangled Banner
Materials: iPad, worksheet, pencil, lapboard
Have them go to SeeSaw. Follow the directions in lesson posted.
The picture below is what they will see in their SeeSaw app.
Kindergarten
Monday
10:00-10:30 K-Spinner
10:30-11:00 K-Dill
Tuesday
10:00-10:30 K-Korpela
10:30-11:00 K-Redding
Lesson
Watch We Sing video. Video is in VCR and cued to start after the ads. Rewind to 0000 for next class. They may stand and move with the movement songs.
10:00-10:30 K-Spinner
10:30-11:00 K-Dill
Tuesday
10:00-10:30 K-Korpela
10:30-11:00 K-Redding
Lesson
Watch We Sing video. Video is in VCR and cued to start after the ads. Rewind to 0000 for next class. They may stand and move with the movement songs.
1st and 2nd Grades
Monday
12:00-12:30 1-Mrs. Dallmann
1:00-1:30 1-Mrs. Brignac
1:00-1:30 2-Mr. Messicci
1:30-2:00 2-Mrs. David
Tuesday
12:00-12:30 1-Mrs. Brignac
1:00-1:30 1-Mrs. Rall
1:00-1:30 2-Mrs. Paton
1:30-2:00 2-Mrs. Hill
Lesson
Watch Sing video. Video is in DVD.
4th Grade
8:00-3:30 4- Mrs. Tulia
8:30-9:00 4- Mrs. Dodson
Lesson
4th grade is also working on Mystery Melodies packets, but it is a different packet. The first songs are the same as 3rd. There are spare packets on the back table under the clock.
The goal is to learn the names of the notes on the treble staff.
The process is the same as what you did with 3rd grade, but there will be a wider discrepancy in ability. The piano kids are flying along, and others will need assistance/encouragement.
Remind them to help each other!
Materials: lapboard, pencil, and Mystery Melody packets.
Distribute packets however works for you. The children will be very self-sufficient after that.
After they name all of the notes in a song, they will walk quietly to a xylophone or glockenspiel to play the notes. They may and should help each other. If they cannot name the mystery melody, tell them to go on to the next one. I'll give them clues when I return.
Welcome!
3rd Grade
8:00-8:30 3-Bannie
8:30-9:00 3-Gardner
9:00-9:30 3-Lawson
Lesson
3rd grade is working on Mystery Melodies packets.
The goal is to learn the names of the notes on the treble staff. The fun part is identifying the mystery melody. There are spare packets on the back table under the clock.
Materials: lapboard, pencil, and Mystery Melody packets.
Packets are arranged by class on the back tables in the order needed. Guide them to the table to pick up their packet before they sit down. The children will be very self-sufficient.
After they name all of the notes in a song, they will walk quietly to a xylophone or glockenspiel to play the notes. They may and should help each other. If they cannot name the mystery melody, tell them to go on to the next one. I'll give them clues when I return.
3-Bannie and 3-Gardner
Lapboard and pencil go under your chair.
Packet goes on the music stand by the door OR they may take it home to work over the weekend.
They have been waiting for this! We had the responsibility-don't-lose-it talk already!
3-Lawson
Clean up everything.
Lapboard and pencil go back on the cart.
Packet goes on the music stand by the door OR they may take it home to work over the weekend.
They have been waiting for this! We had the responsibility-don't-lose-it talk already!
Allow 5 minutes for clean up and line up.
Return 3-Ba and 3-L to their rooms.
3-Gardner stops at the recess corner for pick up.
8:00-8:30 3-Bannie
8:30-9:00 3-Gardner
9:00-9:30 3-Lawson
Lesson
3rd grade is working on Mystery Melodies packets.
The goal is to learn the names of the notes on the treble staff. The fun part is identifying the mystery melody. There are spare packets on the back table under the clock.
Materials: lapboard, pencil, and Mystery Melody packets.
Packets are arranged by class on the back tables in the order needed. Guide them to the table to pick up their packet before they sit down. The children will be very self-sufficient.
After they name all of the notes in a song, they will walk quietly to a xylophone or glockenspiel to play the notes. They may and should help each other. If they cannot name the mystery melody, tell them to go on to the next one. I'll give them clues when I return.
3-Bannie and 3-Gardner
Lapboard and pencil go under your chair.
Packet goes on the music stand by the door OR they may take it home to work over the weekend.
They have been waiting for this! We had the responsibility-don't-lose-it talk already!
3-Lawson
Clean up everything.
Lapboard and pencil go back on the cart.
Packet goes on the music stand by the door OR they may take it home to work over the weekend.
They have been waiting for this! We had the responsibility-don't-lose-it talk already!
Allow 5 minutes for clean up and line up.
Return 3-Ba and 3-L to their rooms.
3-Gardner stops at the recess corner for pick up.
Wednesday • October 31, 2018
Dear 4th Graders,
4-Thomas Watch the "Math with Jake" video about sixteenth notes and rhythm. Jake is an amazing player and a good teacher!
4-Tulia Since you watched "Math with Jake" with the sub on Monday, continue your research on the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
After Jake's short video, continue to the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald by clicking on the orange photo under Jake. The Edmund Fitzgerald awaits you!
Scroll down to the videos under the 2 big yellow stars. Watch the first video. Then watch any video and explore any link that looks interesting. We will work on this ballad much more when I return. Explore any link that looks interesting. No check list today.
Be good. Do excellent work. I am taking care of my elderly parents again today.
I will be back for classes and Choir on Thursday.
Looking forward to a great report,
Miss Peterson
Monday • September 17, 2018
Wednesday • May 23, 2018
Kindergarten - Welcome, Mr. McKie!
These 3 short music stories work well for kindergarten.
Johnny Appleseed (Disney) 8 minutes
This video plays upon opening. Engaging for young children.
Discussion prompts: "What did you notice?" or "I'm ready for comments and questions"
Bumble Boogie (Disney) 3 minutes
This video plays upon opening.
Discussion prompts: "What did you notice?" or "I'm ready for comments and questions"
Little Toot (Disney) 4.5 minutes
This video plays upon opening.
Discussion prompt: "What did you notice?" Call on quiet hands. Take 3-4 minutes for discussion.
Discussion prompts: "What did you notice?" or "I'm ready for comments and questions"
Call on quiet hands. Take 3-4 minutes for discussion or a stand-and-stretch.
15.5 minutes total
Total class time: 30 minutes
Second Grade
William Bradford (Animated Hero Classics) The First Thanksgiving
28 minutes
This video plays upon opening. Gripping for second graders.
You may not be able to finish this in the 30-minute class time. Finish tomorrow.
William Bradford (Animated Hero Classics) The First Thanksgiving
28 minutes
This video plays upon opening. Gripping for second graders.
You may not be able to finish this in the 30-minute class time. Finish tomorrow.
Monday • April 16, 2018
Fourth Grade 4-Thomas, 4-Tulia
DVD is loaded in the TV cart up front. Cue to start after ads at title.
Watch final, humorous version of John Henry story from Rabbit Ears Storybook Collection.
Background to share with the class: the author is Brad Kessler; narrator is actor, Denzel Washington; musician is blues guitarist, B.B. King, and the illustrator is Barry Jackson.
Film length: 25 minutes
First Grade 1-Brignac
Harriet Tubman movie online Length: 25 minutes, from American Hero Classics, Nest Family Entertainment
Background for you:
To understand the story of slavery and freedom, first graders met Harriet Tubman and Peg Leg Joe through singing and acting. The story of freedom and the Underground Railroad came alive when we became the actors and singers. They have watched 20 minutes of this Harriet Tubman movie but did not finish it. Video is for 4th or 5th graders, so watching it start to finish would be good for them because this is the lower ability grouping of first graders. It may give them a richer understanding for their little musical play.
Extra books about Underground Railroad or Harriet Tubman to share if you need to fill a bit of time. Books are above first grade level, so adapt as you see fit.
Fourth Grade 4-Duellman
Film length: 25 minutes
See 4th grade lesson above. When you returning this class to the recess corner to be picked up by Allie Duellman, your next class, 3-Lawson will come out to the laptop cart by the elevator. See attached directions to that class on following page. I posted these directions on the front bulletin board also.
First Grade 1-Nelson, 1-Alward
Harriet Tubman movie online Length: 25 minutes, from American Hero Classics, Nest Family Entertainment
See first grade lesson above. Nelson’s class has not seen this movie at all. Alward has seen it all so you may discuss the movie, ask them if they want to watch it again, or read an underground railroad book you think appropriate. (Another first grade class watched this with me. They were sitting very still so I stopped part way and asked them if it was too hard or too scary. Leaning forward, most said, “No! This is great!”)
Extra books about Underground Railroad or Harriet Tubman to share if you need to fill a bit of time. Above first grade level, so adapt as you see fit.
Second Grade 2-Anderson, 2-Herring
Second Graders will use the laptops to practice their music coding.
DIRECTIONS
Sit on floor with laptop on your chair.
Remain seated. Raise your hand and the teacher will come to you.
(Too risky to have them walk with open laptops over legs!)
Log in with your password.
(If they are having enormous trouble, THEN you give permission to individuals to log in with the kindergarten K.)
Go to Music, Resources, Music Code. (see pictures below)
Choose from the six choices at the top.
2-Herring will take laptops back to the cart by the elevator. Ezra will tell you who the tech team is; we practiced this so hopefully it will go better this time!
Thank you, Krys!
With appreciation,
Kari
Monday • March 12, 2018
Fourth Grade 4-Thomas, 4-Tulia
DVD is loaded in the TV cart up front. Cue to start after ads at title.
Watch final, humorous version of John Henry story from Rabbit Ears Storybook Collection.
Background to share with the class: the author is Brad Kessler; narrator is actor, Denzel Washington; musician is blues guitarist, B.B. King, and the illustrator is Barry Jackson.
Film length: 25 minutes
First Grade 1-Brignac
Harriet Tubman movie online Length: 25 minutes, from American Hero Classics, Nest Family Entertainment
Background for you:
To understand the story of slavery and freedom, first graders met Harriet Tubman and Peg Leg Joe through singing and acting. The story of freedom and the Underground Railroad came alive when we became the actors and singers. They have watched 20 minutes of this Harriet Tubman movie but did not finish it. Video is for 4th or 5th graders, so watching it start to finish would be good for them because this is the lower ability grouping of first graders. It may give them a richer understanding for their little musical play.
Extra books about Underground Railroad or Harriet Tubman to share if you need to fill a bit of time. Books are above first grade level, so adapt as you see fit.
Fourth Grade 4-Duellman
Film length: 25 minutes
See 4th grade lesson above. When you returning this class to the recess corner to be picked up by Allie Duellman, your next class, 3-Lawson will come out to the laptop cart by the elevator. See attached directions to that class on following page. I posted these directions on the front bulletin board also.
First Grade 1-Nelson, 1-Alward
Harriet Tubman movie online Length: 25 minutes, from American Hero Classics, Nest Family Entertainment
See first grade lesson above. Nelson’s class has not seen this movie at all. Alward has seen it all so you may discuss the movie, ask them if they want to watch it again, or read an underground railroad book you think appropriate. (Another first grade class watched this with me. They were sitting very still so I stopped part way and asked them if it was too hard or too scary. Leaning forward, most said, “No! This is great!”)
Extra books about Underground Railroad or Harriet Tubman to share if you need to fill a bit of time. Above first grade level, so adapt as you see fit.
Second Grade 2-Anderson, 2-Herring
Second Graders will use the laptops to practice their music coding.
DIRECTIONS
Sit on floor with laptop on your chair.
Remain seated. Raise your hand and the teacher will come to you.
(Too risky to have them walk with open laptops over legs!)
Log in with your password.
(If they are having enormous trouble, THEN you give permission to individuals to log in with the kindergarten K.)
Go to Music, Resources, Music Code. (see pictures below)
Choose from the six choices at the top.
2-Herring will take laptops back to the cart by the elevator. Ezra will tell you who the tech team is; we practiced this so hopefully it will go better this time!
Thank you, Peggy.
With appreciation,
Kari
Wednesday • March 7, 2018
To understand the story of slavery and freedom, First Graders met Harriet Tubman and Peg Leg Joe through singing and acting. The story of freedom and the Underground Railroad came alive when we became the actors and singers. Today they may watch this movie about Harriet Tubman for more details about this amazing hero. Length: 25 minutes
Flash lights at 1:55 to begin logging off and lining up.
"First come, first served."
(Magic words to get them moving quicker.)
Laptop helpers: Send Eric, Cameron, and Collin first to laptop cart. They will put away laptops as children lay them on the window ledge.
"First come, first served."
(Magic words to get them moving quicker.)
Laptop helpers: Send Eric, Cameron, and Collin first to laptop cart. They will put away laptops as children lay them on the window ledge.
Wednesday • February 14, 2018
First Grade
Valentine composing worksheets by my computer. Directions on sheet. No projector or stereo today.
Children will need lapboards from front cart by door and a tray of crayons on table near door.
I pre-taught it with Brignac's class today, so that may help.
They may take the sheets with them.
Extra books to read on my desk if you need to fill a bit of time.
Second Grade
Valentine composing worksheets by my computer. Directions on sheet.
Children will need lapboards from front cart by door and a tray of crayons on table near door.
I pre-taught it with Messicci's class today, so that may help.
They may take the sheets with them.
Extra books to read on my desk if you need to fill a bit of time.
Thank you, Peggy. I wish I could watch you teach my classes; you are an experienced teacher and a joy to watch with my students.
With appreciation,
Kari
Valentine composing worksheets by my computer. Directions on sheet.
Children will need lapboards from front cart by door and a tray of crayons on table near door.
I pre-taught it with Messicci's class today, so that may help.
They may take the sheets with them.
Extra books to read on my desk if you need to fill a bit of time.
Thank you, Peggy. I wish I could watch you teach my classes; you are an experienced teacher and a joy to watch with my students.
With appreciation,
Kari
Friday • February 9, 2018
Meet the first class by the recess door. In the little room by the elevator, Mrs. David's class can bring a laptop down to the music. They know what to do. Laptops go under their music chair. (If you want to make them smile, ask them to take a laptop from the cart by the lift. Lift means elevator in Australian English, and we are learning an Australian folk song.
Fourth Grade
1. Listen to this version of "Waltzing Matilda". They may sing along if they wish. Compare with their version that we have been singing this week.
1. Listen to this version of "Waltzing Matilda". They may sing along if they wish. Compare with their version that we have been singing this week.
2. Click on Letter to the 4th Graders for a singing telegram about Australia. This telegram is also available on the bottom of your Waltzing Matilda page. Go up to RESOURCES. Slide down to 4TH GRADE. Slide over to WALTZING MATILDA.
3. Options for any remaining time
a. Investigate Australia on our Waltzing Matilda page on your laptop.
b. Use Australian word list that we practiced yesterday. There are many words we could still put into a sentence.
Log out. Gently put your laptop under your chair.
First Grade 1-Nelson will come from the small gym to music.
They know how to use the laptops to get to the Somerset Music page. They may go to RESOURCES, then open MUSIC TOOLS. They may choose any tool in the first column. Column was a new word for them, and now they know the difference between a column and a row.
Log out. Laptops under chair.
If technology fails, there are lots of books on the back bookshelf by the clock.
They know how to use the laptops to get to the Somerset Music page. They may go to RESOURCES, then open MUSIC TOOLS. They may choose any tool in the first column. Column was a new word for them, and now they know the difference between a column and a row.
Log out. Laptops under chair.
If technology fails, there are lots of books on the back bookshelf by the clock.
Third Grade Pick up and return 3rd grades to corner by recess door.
They know how to use the laptops to get to the Somerset Music page.
Choices:
1. Use GoMix.It to create a new composition.
or
2. Use Padlet to record and communicate. Talk about music or practice making a recording.
I will be watching from the back side of Padlet. No iPads today.
Log out. Laptops under chair.
They know how to use the laptops to get to the Somerset Music page.
Choices:
1. Use GoMix.It to create a new composition.
or
2. Use Padlet to record and communicate. Talk about music or practice making a recording.
I will be watching from the back side of Padlet. No iPads today.
Log out. Laptops under chair.
First Grade First grades will be exchanged with Tracy in the small gym.
They know how to use the laptops to get to the Somerset Music page. They may go to RESOURCES, then open MUSIC TOOLS. They may choose any tool in the first column. Column was a new word for them, and now they know the difference between a column and a row.
Log out. Laptops under chair.
Second Grade Pick up and return 2nd grades to corner by recess door.
They know how to use the laptops to get to the Somerset Music page. They may go to RESOURCES, then open MUSIC TOOLS. They may choose any tool in the first column.
Log out. Have each child carry their laptop back to the cart. Have Ezra and Elsa put the laptops in the cart and plug in.
Thank you, Mrs. Ramirez for teaching my music classes today!
They know how to use the laptops to get to the Somerset Music page. They may go to RESOURCES, then open MUSIC TOOLS. They may choose any tool in the first column. Column was a new word for them, and now they know the difference between a column and a row.
Log out. Laptops under chair.
Second Grade Pick up and return 2nd grades to corner by recess door.
They know how to use the laptops to get to the Somerset Music page. They may go to RESOURCES, then open MUSIC TOOLS. They may choose any tool in the first column.
Log out. Have each child carry their laptop back to the cart. Have Ezra and Elsa put the laptops in the cart and plug in.
Thank you, Mrs. Ramirez for teaching my music classes today!
Thursday • November 16, 2017
Good morning, Mrs. Ramirez!
Thank you for teaching my students today. These are great children, so I am confident you will have a good day. 4th and 3rd grade may both do the Aaron Copland biography or may watch the folk tale, John Henry. Do whatever works best for you; I trust your judgment. John Henry video - 22 minutes long They may have a lot of questions at the end. It has an ironic ending. Some 4th graders learned about irony last year in 3rd grade classrooms. Each class is 30 minutes long. We stop about 4 early to have enough time to walk to recess corner, and wait for the teacher to pick the class up. Exception: Kindergarten-Redding will come to you from the small gym and go up the stairs to their classroom. Teachers do not pick up/deliver students to music room door. Lesson plans are listed below for each grade. |
Fourth Grade
4-David
4-Duellman
4-Thomas
We will be studying musical stories called ballads later this year. Watch this video about John Henry. As Paul Bunyan is a folk tale in the northern United States, John Henry is a folk tale from the southern United States.
Scroll down to video and open.
Discussion prompts: "What did you notice?" or "I'm ready for comments and questions."
Each class is 30 minutes long. We stop about 4 early to have enough time to walk to recess corner, and wait for the teacher to pick the class up.
4-David
4-Duellman
4-Thomas
We will be studying musical stories called ballads later this year. Watch this video about John Henry. As Paul Bunyan is a folk tale in the northern United States, John Henry is a folk tale from the southern United States.
Scroll down to video and open.
Discussion prompts: "What did you notice?" or "I'm ready for comments and questions."
Each class is 30 minutes long. We stop about 4 early to have enough time to walk to recess corner, and wait for the teacher to pick the class up.
Kindergarten
K-Redding
Show the 3 videos from yesterday's First Grade above.
Discussion prompt: "What did you notice?" Call on quiet hands. Take 3-4 minutes for discussion.
K-Redding
Show the 3 videos from yesterday's First Grade above.
Discussion prompt: "What did you notice?" Call on quiet hands. Take 3-4 minutes for discussion.
Third Grade
3-Lawson
3-Bannie
Aaron Copland biography worksheet, or watch the video about John Henry.
As Paul Bunyan is a folk tale in the northern United States, John Henry is a folk tale from the southern United States.
Scroll down to video and open.
Discussion prompts: "What did you notice?" or "I'm ready for comments and questions."
Each class is 30 minutes long. We stop about 4 early to have enough time to walk to recess corner, and wait for the teacher to pick the class up.
3-Lawson
3-Bannie
Aaron Copland biography worksheet, or watch the video about John Henry.
As Paul Bunyan is a folk tale in the northern United States, John Henry is a folk tale from the southern United States.
Scroll down to video and open.
Discussion prompts: "What did you notice?" or "I'm ready for comments and questions."
Each class is 30 minutes long. We stop about 4 early to have enough time to walk to recess corner, and wait for the teacher to pick the class up.
First Grade
1-Nelson
Show the 3 videos from yesterday's First Grade above.
Discussion prompt: "What did you notice?" Call on quiet hands. Take 3-4 minutes for discussion.
1-Nelson
Show the 3 videos from yesterday's First Grade above.
Discussion prompt: "What did you notice?" Call on quiet hands. Take 3-4 minutes for discussion.
Second Grade
2-Anderson
If they need to finish the William Bradford story, do that. (Some years they want to watch it again.)
Or have a discussion prompt: "What did you notice?"
Or there is a second Thanksgiving video below.
This is America, Charlie Brown video - 24 minutes
I trust your judgment!
2-Herring
Show William Bradford story.
Discussion prompts: "What did you notice?" or "I'm ready for comments and questions"
Thank you!
2-Anderson
If they need to finish the William Bradford story, do that. (Some years they want to watch it again.)
Or have a discussion prompt: "What did you notice?"
Or there is a second Thanksgiving video below.
This is America, Charlie Brown video - 24 minutes
I trust your judgment!
2-Herring
Show William Bradford story.
Discussion prompts: "What did you notice?" or "I'm ready for comments and questions"
Thank you!