Echo so-mi-la patterns.

If the students can read the rhythms, have them read the rhythms of the song, and read the words of the song. Teach the melody by rote and play the game.

This is a chase game. Have the students that are playing the game make a circle. Choose one student to be “Peter Rabbit.” “Peter Rabbit” walks around the circle while the song is being sung. At the end of the song, “Peter Rabbit” touches a student in the circle. The student that is touched leaves the circle and tries to tag (not tackle!) “Peter Rabbit” before "Peter" gets to the hole in the circle.

Name the solfa notes in the song "Peter Rabbit."

One sound or two? Figure out the rhythm of the song "Peter Rabbit."

The first activity uses icons.

The next activity uses quarter and eighth notes.

Create a B section for "Peter Rabbit" with word rhythms using the words carrot and peas.

Students cut the 8 cards out, and make patterns with them.

For example:
Carrot Carrot Carrot Peas
Peas Carrot Peas Peas
Play the rhythm of the words on an instrument.

Sing the song as your A section - then the rhythm as a B section.

Decide on your final form and perform.

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Create a B section for "Peter Rabbit" with word rhythms using the words penny and dime.

Use the interactive to model how to create a word rhythm composition.

For first grade students teach only the bass part.

Creative Ideas: Have the students create a four beat ostinato using ideas from the song. Say the ostinato or say and play on non-pitched instruments as you sing the song. Use this as a B section between repetitions of the song.

This song is a good example of an echo song. Echo songs are a form of call and response songs, and they are great for first grade. The students only have to remember or catch a short fragment of the lyrics to successfully participate. This is especially helpful for English language learners or students with limited vocabulary. Play the lyric video and have the students echo the singer.

Listen to "Galliard Battaglia."

This is an example of call and response in an instrumental piece.

Use the pointer finger on one hand to show the "call."

Use the fingers on your other hand to show the "response."

Teach the verses that are given by rote. Then ask the students for things that they are thankful for and make up new verses.

Extension: Choose and play unpitched rhythm instruments instead of clapping during the song. Sing the words of the first half of verse one, and improvise for four beats where the clapping occurs.

Teach the song by rote and play the game. This song is a call and response in which the response is an echo.

Have the students make a circle. Choose one student to be the turkey. The "turkey" struts around the outside of the circle while all the students sing the song. At the end of the song, the "turkey" tags a student, who chases and tries to tag the "turkey" before the "turkey" reaches the inside of the circle. Both the “turkey” and the “chaser” sit in the middle of the circle until all the students have had a turn.

Teach this song by rote and play the game.

Choose one student to be the "cook". The "cook" goes out of the room and hides their eyes. The teacher gives five feathers to five students in the class. All the students hide their hands behind their backs. When the "cook" returns to the classroom, the "cook" tries to guess which students are the turkeys. Play again with a new "cook". Keep track of which "cook" gets the most right. That "cook" is the winner.

An alternate way to play the game would be to have five guessers at the front of the room. Sing the song, then give feathers to five students. When you give them a feather they sing, “I am a turkey.” The five guessers try to guess who was a turkey. Choose five new guessers and the game continues. This also gives you an opportunity to assess individual singing.

Teacher note: We don't have a kids demo for "Five Fat Turkeys". If your students would like to see themselves on MusicplayOnline please review the submission requirements here: https://help.musicplay.ca/can-i-submit-a-kids-demo

Sing "The Music Time is Over."