Teach Music Your Way!

Copy the body percussion that is shown for the A, B, C, sections.

Invite your students to make up new body percussion patterns and play the music again.

Review the movements for "Juanito."

This is a cute song for Cinco de Mayo.

"La Raspa" is a fun dance for Cinco de Mayo.

Read the words for the song "Oats and Beans and Barley Grow."

Listen to the song "Oats and Beans and Barley Grow."

After you've heard the first part of the song, sing along with the chorus.

Play the video again and sing the whole song.

Watch the movements for the song "Oats and Beans and Barley Grow."

Sing along and copy the movements.

Echo sing the melody for the song "That's My Mom."

Listen to a phrase, then sing it back.

Listen to the song "That's My Mom."

Play it again and sing along!

Make a card for Mother's Day.

If you have a printer, download the printable card with the words to the song.

Save Paper! If you don't have a printer or don't want to print the card, make your own Mother's Day card.

Copy the book for each child.

The children illustrate each page.

Then cut it out and staple it together.

This video features the music "Tortoise" from Carnival of the Animals.

Is the tortoise fast or slow?
Is the music fast or slow?

Can you find a way to move like a tortoise to the music?

Try spider-walking or crab-walking. Will you go slow or fast?

You'll go very slowly to show that you're listening and responding to the music.

Complete the "Tortoises" worksheet.

Parents, Teachers and Administration:

Music education is important for children.

Whether in class or at home, keep our children singing, playing, moving, listening and creating music!

Sing the echoes.
This version does not have the names.

This video is about the trumpet.
The video is 11-minute long.
The games that will follow will include the instruments trivia wheel and orchestra instrument bingo.

This video is a Safeshare link.
If the Safeshare link doesn't work, search internet for "Brilliant Brass CPO".

Divide the class into 2 groups and play the game.

Divide the class into 2 groups and play the game.
Try a few of the options.

Free play and free dance instructions follow.

Select the link below to go to the Movement Song Favorites learning module.
There are 15 favorite songs for students to sing and move with (or just move).

Follow the link to the Grade 2 song list.
Make a list of the students' favorite songs, singing games, games and activities from the year.
Then review as many as you have time for.

Sing the echoes.
This version has no names.

This video is about the trumpet.
The video is 11 min.
The games that will follow will include orchestra instrument bingo and trivia wheel.

This video is a safeshare link.
If the link is broken, google Video Brilliant Brass, by the CPO

Divide the class into 2 groups and play the game.

Divide the class into 2 groups and play the game.
Try a few of the options.

Free play and free dance instructions follow.

Option 3: Select the link below to go to the Movement Songs Favorites learning module.
There are 17 favorite songs for students to sing and move with (or just move).

Go to the Grade 3 song list.
Make a list of the students favorite songs, singing games, games and activities from the year,
then review as many as you have time for.

Option 1: Video - The Composer is Dead (30 min)

This is a safeshare link. If the link is broken, try Googleing "The Composer is Dead".

The book was commissioned by the San Francisco Symphony, and premiered at Davies Symphony Hall on July 8, 2006, with Daniel Handler narrating and Edwin Outwater conducting. The orchestral work has since been performed at several other orchestras. The book was written in order to introduce children to the different instruments.

Divide the class into 2 teams and play the game

Divide the class into 2 teams and play the game.

Try several different bingo variations.

Fill 4 tubs or hoops with instruments and enjoy playing along with music.

If students are open to it, have a free dance time too!

The song "Come on Dance" follows to get your students creating movement!

Now it's your turn!

Create moves to the song, and when you like, pass it on.

Listen to part of the song.
Play the video again, and sing along.
If you need to review the movements, go to the song in the songlist and watch the kids demo.

- read the rhythms and the solfa (or pitch letter names)

Sing along with the kids and copy their movements.

Review #6 "Chester".
Read the rhythms in the song.

Review the song.
Read the rhythms and the solfa or pitch letter names.

Game Directions: Use different dynamics to help your friend find the snake. Buy a rubber snake at a
dollar store. Choose one child to hide the snake somewhere in the classroom in plain sight - not under
something. A second child is chosen to hunt for the snake. The class guides the “finder” to the snake by
singing softly when he is far away from the snake and louder when he is closer. Remind the students to
sing with beautiful tone at all dynamic levels.

Sing and create your own movements with the lyrics video.
- or -
Go the next activity to view the kids demo.

Sing and copy the movements

Watch the video and do the actions with the students.
For a challenge, you can repeat the song with the same actions and don't say specific word. For example...

-1st time you repeat the verse but don't say "my" - just point to yourself.
-2nd time you repeat the verse but don't say, Hat" , just show the "hat"
-3rd time you repeat the verse but don't say "three" - just put up three fingers.
-4th time you repeat the verse and leave out "corners", just point to your elbows.

Read the slide.

This song uses the same melody for verses and for the chorus.

You can accompany this song with D, G and A on guitar or ukulele.

Read the slide and watch the biography that follows.

This is a Safeshare link.

If the Safeshare link doesn't work, search internet for "biography of Lead Belly".

Read the slide.

Links to Creedence Clearwater Revival's performance and Paul McCartney's performance will follow the Compare Performances slide.

A printable version of this worksheet is in Supporting Resources.

Compare the three performances of the song.

This is a Safeshare link.

If the Safeshare link doesn't work, search internet for "Midnight Special Creedence Clearwater Revival".

This is a Safeshare link.

If the Safeshare link doesn't work, search internet for "Paul McCartney performs Midnight Special".

Practice the parts.

Play the whole song.

Option 1: Video - The Composer is Dead (30 min)

This is a Safeshare link.
If the Safeshare link doesn't work, search internet for "The Composer is Dead".

The book was commissioned by the San Francisco Symphony and premiered at Davies Symphony Hall on July 8, 2006, with Daniel Handler narrating and Edwin Outwater conducting. The orchestral work has since been performed at several other orchestras. The book was written in order to introduce children to the different instruments.

Divide the class into 2 teams and play the game.

Divide the class into 2 teams and play the game.

Try several different bingo variations.

Follow the link to the Trivia Wheel interactive home page.
Choose any of the games to play.

Play all 3 levels!

Try something new!
Practice naming bass clef notes.

Melt the snowman with every correct answer.

Fill 4 tubs or hoops with instruments and enjoy playing along with music.

If students are open to it, have a free dance time too!

The song "Come on Dance" follows to get your students creating movement!

Now it's your turn!

Create moves to the song, and when you like, pass it on.

Listen to part of the song.
Play the video again and sing along.
If you need to review the movements, go to the song in the song list and watch the Kids Demo video.

Read the rhythms and the solfa or pitch letter names.

Sing along with the students in the video and copy their movements.

Review the song "Chester".
Read the rhythms in the song.

Review the song.
Read the rhythms and the solfa or pitch letter names.

Game Directions: Use different dynamics to help your friend find the snake. Buy a rubber snake at a dollar store. Choose one student to hide the snake somewhere in the classroom in plain sight, not under something. A second student is chosen to hunt for the snake. The class guides the 'finder' to the snake by singing softly when the 'finder' is far away from the snake and louder when getting closer to it. Remind students to sing with beautiful tone at all dynamic levels.

Sing and create your own movements with the lyrics video.
- or -
Go the next activity to view the Kids Demo video.

Sing and copy the movements from the video.

Watch the video and do the actions with the students.
For a challenge, you can repeat the song with the same actions and not say specific word. For example...

1st time: You repeat the verse but don't say "my", just point to yourself.
2nd time: You repeat the verse but don't say "hat", just show the "hat".
3rd time: You repeat the verse but don't say "three", just put up three fingers.
4th time: You repeat the verse and leave out "corners", just point to your elbows.