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While teaching this learning module you will cover multiple concepts including: Beat, Time Signature
You'll also cover the themes of: Dreams
In this lesson, you will:
Extension:
Musicplay is a menu. The teacher is not expected to teach every song or activity. Choose the songs and activities from the list that will best fit your schedule and the needs of your students.
Teach “George Washington Bridge” by rote. Play the game. Use this as a fun warm-up activity. In the second lesson, try this at different speeds.
Teach the song in unison. When they know it well, divide the class into three groups. One group sings all the “George’s”, one group sings all the “Washington’s,” and one group sings all the “bridges”. Stand up when it is your turn to sing. Sing at different speeds using the correct tempo terms.
Have students read the rhythms using the rhythm names ta, titi, too-oo. Teach the round by rote or have students sing the letter names or solfege. When the song is known well, try it as a two part round. When the two part round is secure, try it as a three part round.
Teacher note: This demo uses the original lyrics but effectively demonstrates singing in a round while performing the tennis ball routine. There is a ball routine with the new lyrics available on the song's page.