1 Learn about the coqui
A coquí is a very small frog that is found in Puerto Rico.
At night it makes a sound like “coqui, coqui, coqui.”
In this lesson, you will:
A coquí is a very small frog that is found in Puerto Rico.
At night it makes a sound like “coqui, coqui, coqui.”
Listen to the song "El Coqui" and rock your stuffed animal to sleep.
Listen to the sound a Coqui makes!
Dora the Explorer met a little frog that sings the last part of the song.
Watch the video.
Play "El Coqui" again and rock your stuffed animal.
Can you sing the last part of the song with the frog sounds?
"Coqui, Coqui"
Do you remember the words to "Oats and Beans and Barley Grow"?
Sing along with the video.
Can you sing and do the movements for "Oats and Beans and Barley Grow"?
Listen to the video and make your stuffy dance.
You might want to dance with more than one stuffy!
Listen to "Elephants" from Carnival of the Animals
Move to "Elephants".
Copy the movement you see in the video!
Repetition is one of the ways that we learn something well.
Children improve singing on pitch, learn the lyrics and melody better with each repetition.
Children will develop their musicality if you sing, move, play more often!
Keep a list of the songs and activities that you like.
You can easily find any song by using the search engine on the website.
Assessment may not be required for your school or district.
Your teacher may ask you to email one of the suggested assessments.
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!