tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-80146497863932081632024-03-19T03:46:39.150-05:00Make Music Rock!Ideas to make your music classroom a hit.Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02532890325314419300noreply@blogger.comBlogger49125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8014649786393208163.post-50454032637006940912016-08-13T21:12:00.001-05:002016-08-13T21:30:21.366-05:00Jump In, Jump Out!<div>
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Summer is officially over, and I've had my first two days with students. I needed a name refresher activity that my students would enjoy, and "Jump In, Jump Out" was the perfect start to our school year. When a sixth grade student lingers after class, beams, and exclaims, "Thank you! That was SO much fun," you know you've picked well. </div>
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There are different versions of the poem floating around, and there are different ways to perform it. I usually tweak things a bit, so I came up with the following format:<br />
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Class:<br />
Jump in, jump out! Turn yourself around.<br />
I said, jump in, jump out! Introduce yourself.<br />
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Soloist: <i>(Class)</i><br />
My name is__________ <i>(yeah)</i><br />
And I like __________<i> (yeah)</i><br />
And I can __________<i> (yeah)</i><br />
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Class:<br />
All right, all right, all right!<br />
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<li>Jump in, jump out: everyone jumps in the circle and back out</li>
<li>Turn yourself around – turn in place one time</li>
<li>Jump in, jump out (repeat as before)</li>
<li>Introduce yourself – one student steps to the center of the
circle to speak the solo part. (I placed a polyspot in the center and instructed children to step to the spot to speak.) </li>
<li>Class answers each statement with, “Yeah” and copies the
action of the soloist on “All right, all right, all right!”</li>
<li>Repeat poem with the next person in the circle stepping
forward as the soloist. Continue until everyone has had a turn. Students can add claps or teacher can add a drum to
help them speak in rhythm.</li>
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Here is a video of 4th graders and 6th graders demonstrating the game:</div>
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I created a PowerPoint presentation with a few examples for students to read and practice speaking in rhythm. I displayed the final slide with blanks for them while they played so the soloist could look at the lyrics if they needed assistance.<br />
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The complete PowerPoint presentation is available at my TpT Store:<br />
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<b>Teaching Process:</b></div>
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<li>Teach poem by rote, using the first lyric slide and completing the blanks with personal information. Demonstrate speaking in rhythm and performing an action on the “I can” statement.</li>
<li>Lead the class in reading the next 3 slides together in rhythm. Divide into two groups and take turns reading the solo and class parts. Point out the option of “My name is” or “My name’s,” depending on which works best with the name.</li>
<li>Display the final slide with blanks. Instruct students to think of what they plan to say for each blank. Remind them the “I can” statement should include a movement for students to copy. They should silently practice speaking the poem in rhythm while they wait for everyone to get ready. Students could also practice with a partner to make sure they are prepared with good choices.</li>
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Looking for more name games and other activities to start your year? Check out these previous blog posts:<br />
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The Olympics are on the horizon, and I plan to celebrate during music class! If you have access to older Share the Music books, there is a listening map in the second grade book for "Olympic Fanfare" that I have used with my classes. Here is a quick rundown of a quick activity to commemorate this wonderful event, even if you don't have access to the listening map.<br />
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1. Brainstorm and list Olympic events. Here is a complete list: <a href="http://www.nbcolympics.com/full-schedule" target="_blank">Summer Olympic Sports</a><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">B: Jog in place to the beat (Students can pretend to carry the torch)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">C: Act out a sport in slow motion (Teacher can call out sports, or students can
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<span style="color: #191919;">Try this activity with your students. I love it, and I hope you will, too. My only complaint is that I have to wait so long before I can use it again!</span></div>
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I enjoy using my free time to search for new ideas to incorporate into my teaching. Finding new resources or lesson ideas builds excitement for the new year. Thank you to all the wonderful music teachers who share on Pinterest, blogs, and in Facebook groups. Your knowledge and creativity is invaluable to us all!<br />
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I'm sad to say that my summer is over, but I'm excited to think about the newly discovered goodies I plan to try this year. Take a minute to scroll through these ideas and resources. You might want to try some, like I plan to do!<br />
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I heard about this book from a music teacher in a Facebook group, and I've already ordered it from Amazon. She said that she uses the book with her young students at the end of class, and it leaves them mesmerized. There is a song by Bob McGrath (Sesame Street) that fits with the book that I bought through iTunes. Here it is on YouTube:<br />
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I fell in love with this song the moment I watched the video someone posted on Facebook. Maybe it's the catchy song, maybe it's the sweet way the dad allows his daughter to figure things out on her own, or maybe it's just the adorable girl singing so joyfully. I don't know, but I had to research and find out more. I found the composer's website with lyrics: <a href="http://sarahpirtle.com/Lyrics/LyricsSFT.htm#MyRoots" target="_blank">SarahPirtle.com</a>, and noticed that the lyrics were a little different. Pirtle states that she wants people to sing and share, so I'm sharing these simple lyrics and chords if you are interested. After you watch the video, you'll want them. Trust me!</div>
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This is an app that allows you to scan a photo that opens a video. You can video a class, put a photo in a newsletter or post in the hallway, and parents can watch the video. Perfect for Open House! I could write more, but I haven't used it yet. You should check out this blog post from Mrs. Dennis: <a href="http://musicwithmrsdennis.blogspot.com/2013/08/aurasma-in-music-room.html?m=1" target="_blank">Aurasma in the Music Room.</a><br />
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BrainDance is a series of eight developmental movement patterns that humans naturally move through during the first year of life. The "dance" is said to be a wonderful full body and brain warm-up. I feel like I need to try this out in my classroom! You can read more about the philosophy and the specific movements here: <a href="http://creativedance.org/about/braindance/" target="_blank">Creative Dance</a> or watch the video below for a quick demonstration of each of the 8 movement patterns. There are more videos on YouTube for more ideas.<br />
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I'm not ready to teach ukulele. I'm simply ready to learn how to PLAY one. Our school just added a preschool unit this year, so I figured it was the perfect time to pick up a stringed instrument to accompany simple songs. I thought I'd start with 4 strings, instead of 6 on a guitar. I am not great, but as long as I can play a I, IV, and V7 chord in a couple of keys, I'll feel like I've accomplished something!<br />
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02532890325314419300noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8014649786393208163.post-35073943973423037272016-03-12T15:17:00.000-06:002016-03-12T15:17:13.089-06:00Birthday Cake Rhythms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Everyone loves birthday cake - especially 1st graders! A few years ago, I was using a visual included in our textbooks to introduce quarter and eighth notes. It included pictures of 1 or 2 pies per beat to demonstrate a rhythm. We began to come up with types of pie or cake to represent the two-sound beats, i.e. "ap-ple" or "lem-on." The most popular choice for the two-sound beats was "birth-day," because it paired perfectly with "cake" on the 1-sound beat. </div>
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This year, I decided to kick it up a notch and create a set of bright, engaging, PowerPoint slides for the intro to quarter and eighth notes. The slides introduce students to the concept of 1 or 2 sounds per beat and also lead them into reading and playing rhythms with quarter and eighth notes. The slides logically progress in the following sequential manner:<br />
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The introductory slides include pictures of cakes with text below to lead students to read the rhythms using "cake" and "birthday."At this point, I used students to physically display these rhythms by having 1 or 2 students stand in an area designated for each of the 4 beats. My tile floor has a checkerboard pattern with 3 foot squares of white and tan, so we use each 3 foot box to represent a beat. I've also seen this done by having students share a chair or a polyspot on the floor (each person puts a foot on it when sharing). The bottom line is that you either have one student or two on each beat, and then the class reads the rhythm using whatever words or syllables you prefer. We begin by saying "cake" and "birthday." Students absolutely LOVE being part of a rhythm!<br />
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After we physically demonstrate and read the introductory slides, we move to the next ones that do not include text. As I work my way around the circle, I point to the beat the student is about to represent and ask, "Do you need a partner for your beat, or should you be alone?" The child figures it out and either comes alone, or brings the next person in the circle. After the rhythm is complete, we all read and pat it.<br />
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Once the students have all had a turn to be a part of a rhythm, and they also demonstrate the ability to read and pat the rhythms, we move to instruments to read and play them. You can use whatever you want. Pitched percussion can be set up in a pentaton to allow them to explore the bars and play whatever pitches they choose. We like to rotate after each turn.<br />
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<b>1. Say It: </b>Just say it, do not play it.<br />
<b>2. Say & Play It (twice):</b> Say it while you play it. Students often forget to speak the rhythm while they are playing, and they do not play accurately. I tell them that their mouths "boss" their hands, which helps them play accurately. I also demonstrate what happens when they don't speak, and I start out playing correctly and then fall into playing a random pattern. We play it twice to give them extra practice, the opportunity to correct themselves, and a little more time with each instrument before they rotate to the next one.<br />
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The slides begin to include notes below the cakes. First, they are introduced with the text included, but that quickly disappears. I simply tell the students to start paying attention to the notes, because the cakes will be going away soon.<br />
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Finally, the cakes disappear, and students are reading actual notation. It happened so gradually that they didn't even realize how much they were learning while they were so busy playing instruments and having fun!<br />
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At this point, students are still saying "cake" and "birthday" for the quarter and eighth notes, but we will switch over to ta and ti-ti shortly.<br />
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If you are interested, my "Birthday Cake Rhythms" file is available at my TpT store. It includes a digital file with both PowerPoint and PDF versions.<br />
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<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Birthday-Cake-Rhythms-Intro-to-Quarter-and-Eighth-" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Birthday Cake Rhythms</span></a></div>
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02532890325314419300noreply@blogger.com181tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8014649786393208163.post-28608347942164360822016-02-11T22:34:00.003-06:002016-02-11T22:59:38.200-06:00Valentine Fun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I wanted a quick, fun activity to help celebrate Valentine's Day with my second grade classes today. I recalled taking a screenshot of an idea someone shared in a Facebook group. It was a take-off on "Bow, Wow, Wow." They had changed the lyrics for Valentine's. I found the picture I had taken and got busy getting the activity ready.</div>
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<li>1, 2, 3.</li>
<li>Who will it be?</li>
<li>Who will be my Valentine?</li>
<li>1, 2, 3.</li>
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I had loved the idea of the movement activity, in which students stand in a circle, perform movements with one partner, and end by facing a new partner. I decided to tweak the lyrics a little to make the final lyrics different from the first line.<br />
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<li>1, 2, 3</li>
<li>Who will it be?</li>
<li>Who will be my Valentine?</li>
<li>Let me see!</li>
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Next, I created a PowerPoint presentation that included music notation (created in Sibelius). I included a slide for students to identify "mi-re-do" at the end. Also, I made up some silly lyrics to help demonstrate the movements we would be performing.<br />
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<b>Movement lyrics:</b><br />
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<li>Pat, pat, pat.</li>
<li>Shrug shoulders now.</li>
<li>Join your hands and circle round </li>
<li>Wait, wait, turn!</li>
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<li>Pat hands with partner 3 times.</li>
<li>Hands out, as if to ask a question, and slightly pulse the 3 beats.</li>
<li>They actually just trade places, instead of circling all the way around.</li>
<li>Cover eyes on "Let me" and then turn quickly in place & uncover eyes to discover who the new partner will be.</li>
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Students stand in a large circle and face a partner. After they join hands and switch places, they will turn at the end to face a new partner. Song/movements repeat until students return to their original partners.</div>
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You can grab a copy of the PowerPoint presentation at the link below:</div>
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Here is a video clip of second graders having fun with this activity. (We literally spent 15-20 minutes on this, so it really was quick!) The class was an inclusion class, and the children with special needs were able to participate with success. (I used a filter to protect the privacy of students.) </div>
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02532890325314419300noreply@blogger.com48tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8014649786393208163.post-84044926739046774882016-01-15T20:05:00.000-06:002016-02-13T21:23:28.341-06:00Kicking it with Recorder<div style="text-align: left;">
My 4th graders are always SO excited to receive their recorders at the beginning of the school year. They can hardly control themselves when they hear that the shipment has arrived. They begin by working on basics (more info in <a href="http://www.makemusicrock.com/2012/09/recorders-rock.html" target="_blank">Recorders Rock</a>) and then start earning belts as they progress through a series of songs. </div>
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Over the years, the pattern has been that MOST students earn white very quickly and yellow fairly quickly. Then some students take off and fly, while others hover around blue and green. (There are always a small handful of students who really struggle with passing the lowest levels.)</div>
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All of my students have their own recorder that they purchase in a packet with Artie Almeida's <u>Recorder Express</u> method book. All music for their belts can be found in their book. We also have a class set of books, so they don't have to travel back and forth. </div>
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During class, I have always projected the music on the screen to track and keep students' focus where it should be when they are playing. <i>("Always" translated: ever since I got a document camera and projector!)</i> I used to cover up parts of the song and zoom in to a couple of measures at a time while students were learning a new song. This year, I decided to create something with more visual appeal and ease of use. I broke down each song into chunks and notated them with large noteheads to help emerging music readers identify the pitches more easily. I used some cute graphics to foster excitement. I have all 10 belt levels (15 songs) in one PowerPoint presentation with 72 slides.</div>
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There are slides that introduce each piece in small excerpts. We work through each slide together by reading the rhythm, reading and fingering the pitches, and finally by playing it. The final slide for each song has the entire piece.</div>
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If there are challenging passages in a song, I might start the song sequence with that portion. In "Hop, Old Squirrel," beginning recorder players usually have the most difficulty with this passage:</div>
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If there are two parts of a song that are similar, I might have a slide that highlights the difference to help them prepare for the change:</div>
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If there is one particular pitch that tends to give students trouble, I might highlight it blue: (In this instance, we stop and practice moving from e to a several times before trying the whole excerpt.)</div>
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Often, there will be slides that combine two of the shorter introductory slides before moving on to the complete piece:</div>
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Finally, there will be a slide with the entire piece:</div>
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I love having all of the visuals so accessible. We can zip through different pieces at the touch of a button. There is no more looking up page numbers, flipping pages in a book, and then adjusting the document camera to zoom and focus right where I want. Now, the PowerPoint has everything ready to go at the push of a button. </div>
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It took quite a while for me to get all of the slides done, but I was able to stay one step ahead of my students. That reminds me...they are ZOOMING through their belts. My 4th graders have already passed the majority of my 5th graders that didn't get to use these visuals. They are reading so well, that I almost feel like I have a beginning band sometimes. I think there are several factors that have led to their success:</div>
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<li>We really focused on learning the pitch names at the end of 3rd grade.</li>
<li>We used newly created graphics (<a href="http://www.makemusicrock.com/p/blog-page.html" target="_blank">Swingin' into Treble</a>) for learning music notation.</li>
<li>They <b>love</b> playing <a href="http://www.makemusicrock.com/2015/10/around-world-treble-clef-game.html" target="_blank">Around the World</a>, which improved their ability to identify pitches even more.</li>
<li>"Kicking it with Recorder" takes what we were already doing and makes it easier to see, identity, and break down songs, which increases their success. It doesn't hurt that they enjoy looking at the graphics.</li>
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If you use <u>Recorder Express</u> and would like to check out my reward system for this book, you can access it for free through my TpT store, Make Music Rock. The following products are beneficial for recorder players and are also available for purchase:</div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Swingin-into-Treble-Introduction-to-the-Treble-Staff-2150503" target="_blank">Swingin' into Treble</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Around-the-World-Treble-Staff-Game-Bundle-2127863" target="_blank">Around the World Treble Staff Game Bundle</a></span></div>
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More products for the elementary music classroom are listed and described on my <a href="http://www.makemusicrock.com/p/blog-page.html" target="_blank">Resources</a> page.</div>
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I hope this post has inspired you to start Kicking it with Recorder!</div>
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02532890325314419300noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8014649786393208163.post-73270950268147932332015-10-15T20:00:00.001-05:002015-10-15T20:00:40.151-05:00Monster Rhythms<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My students LOVE to play instruments! (Duh!) It's easy to get them to practice reading and playing rhythms - especially with fun and festive slides like these monster rhythms. I projected this brand new set in my second grade class and, and students ate them up.<br />
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My instruments are set up in three rows, and students zig, zag, zig through the rows. In other words, they move to the right on row 1, left on row 2, and right on row 3, followed by one quick zoom from the last instrument back to the beginning of row 1. Rows can include barred instruments in a pentaton, unhitched percussion, or a combination of both.<br />
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Since it is fairly early in the year and I only see them once a week, we used my introductory method of playing the slides.<br />
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<li><b>Say It:</b> I count down: "8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, play it now." Students say it without playing</li>
<li><b>Say and Play It:</b> Students speak and play the rhythm (Play should continue without missing a beat. I sometimes speak in rhythm and give directions while they are playing to keep them on track.</li>
<li><b>Just Play It:</b> Students should think the rhythmic syllables while they play.</li>
<li><b>Rotate:</b> Students move to the next instrument while I click to the next slide and begin the countdown again. They know they only have 8 beats to get ready, so they move quickly and with purpose.</li>
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When students are proficient, they say and play each slide twice without stopping before rotating to the next instrument. When this works well, they are ready for their favorite rhythmic game: Poisoned Rhythms. I created this Monster version to go along with our new practice slides.<br />
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Students will strive to outwit the monsters by avoiding playing the poisoned rhythm. The "punishment" isn't too bad: they simply move to the next level of instruments. Complete instructions for the game are included in the product file.<br />
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The practice slides and the poisoned rhythm game are available at my TpT store. The bundle includes everything you need for a monstrous good time, plus it includes a discount:<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Monster-Rhythms-Level-1-2152288" target="_blank">Monster Rhythms - Level 1</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Monster-Rhythms-Poisoned-Rhythm-Game-2152266" target="_blank">Monster Rhythms - Poisoned Rhythm Game</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Monster-Rhythms-Level-1-Practice-and-Game-Bundle-2152319" target="_blank">Monster Rhythms Practice & Game Bundle</a></span></div>
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I hope these ideas inspire you to make your music class rock!<br />
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My fourth graders began learning music notation last year. They are doing a great job at identifying notes. We have been playing <a href="http://www.makemusicrock.com/2015/10/around-world-treble-clef-game.html" target="_blank">Around the World - Treble Staff</a>, so I know they can name the pitches. I wish they were doing as well at producing a pleasing tone on the recorder. I know they will get there. We just haven't had a lot of time in class to work, yet.<br />
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I wanted a quick way for them practice and for me to assess and assist, as needed. I created a quick monster-themed PowerPoint filled with 4-beat rhythmic slides. I assigned letter names to the notes, so I students could practice fingering and playing B, A, and G. I'm usually a stickler for reading the music and don't allow them to write letter names in their books. I usually want them reading the notes, instead of letters; but this time I was more concerned with helping them improve their tone and articulation.<br />
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I created three different levels of Monster Recorder B-A-G and began using it this week. We began with Level 1, which keeps each 4-beat rhythm on one pitch. It was easy to spot students who were playing the wrong pitch, either due to fingering the wrong pitch or not completely covering holes.<br />
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Here is the procedure we followed this week: (I'm sure I'll tweak this as we go.)<br />
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<li>We identified issues with rhythm or pitch and then played it twice in a row.</li>
<li>Groups played examples, so I could more easily identify specific students needing help. (I have divided my class into 3 groups. They numbered off in their order, so no one sits by a neighbor in the same number group. I use this system often, because they can hear themselves better and I can focus on fewer players at once.)</li>
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Level 2 increases the difficulty by having examples that include more than one pitch, but all movement is stepwise.<br />
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As my students improve, I plan to use Monster Recorder to play a game. I'll divide the class into two teams and have individuals from teams play. They can earn points. I'm thinking of this point system:</div>
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Level 3 steps it up another notch and adds leaps between B and G. All levels use pretty basic rhythms, which include quarter notes and rests, half notes, and eighth notes.<br />
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Each level is available in my TpT store, as well as a bundled set available at a discount. You can find them here:<br />
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<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Monster-Recorder-Practice-B-A-G-Level-1-2149510" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Monster Recorder B-A-G Level 1</span></a></div>
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<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Monster-Recorder-Practice-B-A-G-Level-2-2149522" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Monster Recorder B-A-G Level 2</span></a></div>
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<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Monster-Recorder-Practice-B-A-G-Level-3-2149534" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Monster Recorder B-A-G Level 3</span></a></div>
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<a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Monster-Recorder-Practice-B-A-G-Bundle-Levels-1-3-2149543" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">Monster Recorder B-A-G Bundle</span></a></div>
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My fourth graders traveled around the world this week. Okay,
it's not what it sounds like. We didn't leave home, but we did have a passport
to an entertaining way to practice identifying treble note letter names! Around
the World is a game many teachers use to review, practice, and assess various
skills, and I thought it would be a great way to make identifying notes
exciting for the students.<o:p></o:p><br />
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I created a game using PowerPoint and tried out two versions
of play with my students this week. They had a blast and begged for more when
it was time to go.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<li>Class sits in a semi-circle.</li>
<li>Student 1 stands behind Student 2.</li>
<li>Teacher counts down 5-4-3-2-1 and changes slides
to reveal a new pitch.</li>
<li>Student 1 and 2 compete to identify the letter
name of the pitch displayed on the screen.</li>
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name is the winner. If the first answer given is not correct, the other student
wins the round.</li>
<li>Teacher changes slide to reveal the correct
answer.</li>
<li>The winner moves on and stands behind Student 3.</li>
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<li>The winner of the game is the first person to
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changes the slide to display a new note.</li>
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The "All Play" version requires a set of game
pieces for each pair of students. I wanted to use different colors for each
letter, so I could sort sets easily if they got mixed up. The pieces can be
made out of anything that is durable and can withstand students grabbing. I
considered several options and decided to use poker chips that I found online
in a rainbow of colors. I used a permanent marker to label them. They are heavy
and the perfect size for students to pick up and hold in their fists without
others seeing the color. Bottle caps would also work as durable game pieces.<o:p></o:p><br />
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There were a couple of instances when I had to have a play-off for one
set of students for different reasons. Overall, students played nicely and
enjoyed the competition. I have to absent next week, and I know what my 4th
graders will be doing while I'm gone!<br />
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You can play this game by simply drawing notes on the board,
but I loved the ease of having the PowerPoint presentation. The graphics also
make it more festive. If you would like to purchase a PowerPoint version of the
game, you can head over to my Teachers Pay Teachers Store that I just opened.
Two versions are available: one with basic treble notes from line 1 to line 5
and another with extended treble notes ranging from middle C to G above the
staff. There is a discount for a bundled set of both version available, as well.
You can access the items below.<o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Around-the-World-Basic-Treble-Staff-Game-2127834" target="_blank">Around the World Basic Treble Staff Game</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Around-the-World-Extended-Treble-Staff-Game-2127841" target="_blank">Around the World Extend Treble Staff Game</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Around-the-World-Treble-Staff-Game-Bundle-2127863" target="_blank">Around the World Basic & Extended Treble Games - BundledSet</a></span><o:p></o:p></div>
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My 4th graders are thrilled this week, because their recorders have arrived! Pretty soon they will be on their way to earning belts as they master songs from their books. We use "Recorder Express," and students can select from a couple of songs for most colored belts. (For the more info on specific song choices, you can find our recorder belt chart in <a href="http://makemusicrock.blogspot.com/2013/01/recorder-extras.html" target="_blank">Recorder Extras</a>.)<br />
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There are many different ways to reward students for mastery of a recorder piece. I love the recorder karate idea, because it really motivates the students to work hard. They feel so much pride when they get to put a belt on their recorder. There are all kinds of materials you can use for the belts. Some teachers use ribbon, some use jelly bands, and some use yarn. There is no telling what some teachers have come up with to use for rewards. Music teachers are a creative bunch!</div>
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I like to use yarn because it's relatively cheap and makes a cute pompon on the recorder. I bought skeins of yarn about 9 years ago, and I still have a great supply. I have only had to replace white, yellow, blue, and green(although I just noticed my purple and pink are almost gone). Since I have a good number of students who work their way past black, I add some rainbow colored belts to keep the fun going.</div>
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In order to cut a lot of belts quickly, I simply wrap the yarn around a textbook about 20 times, pinch the yarn, slide it off, cut the bottom loops, and cut the top loops. Boom! 40 belts cut in 30 seconds flat!<br />
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I really don't know what took me so long to decide to cut belts quickly, but I'm embarrassed to say that I used to cut one belt at a time. Ha! Maybe it's because I didn't have an organized method for storing a lot of belts. No more! After I saw a brilliant teacher's bucket on Pinterest with dividers to store belts, I looked around my room and found a caddy, some cardboard, scissors, and duct tape. A little while later, I said "hello" to this handy, dandy, recorder belt caddy:<br />
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If you are interested in additional recorder tips, check out <a href="http://makemusicrock.blogspot.com/2013/01/recorder-extras.html" target="_blank">Recorder Extras</a> for ideas about reinforcing flimsy plastic recorder bags and a link to a Word document I created to track students as they earn belts. You also might enjoy <a href="http://makemusicrock.blogspot.com/2012/09/recorders-rock.html" target="_blank">Recorders Rock</a> for more info on how we label and organize recorders and for a JPEG image to insert in a PowerPoint with recorder tips for beginning players.<br />
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I hope your recorder players are as excited as mine are. Isn't being a music teacher rewarding and fun?!<br />
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day of school will be here soon and it’s never too early to plan. What should
my students do in music on the first day? It’s important to consider objectives
prior to formulating a plan. My first day objectives are for the students to get excited about music and learn basic procedures that will make the
class run smoothly for the rest of the year. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">A typical first day in my K-3 classroom has
the following activities: (I swap out a few activities in my 4-6 classes, but
still incorporate some name games.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">1. Welcome students</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">I greet classes at the door and instruct students where they need to be seated. I generally have them enter single-file and make a semi-circle on the edge of the carpet. This is not the time to discuss discipline,
unless there are issues that need to be addressed.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">2. Get moving</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">After a brief welcome and introduction, perform a simple song that incorporates some
type of movement. A call and response song with motions is a good idea, so students can participate immediately.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">3. Assign Seats</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Assigned seating makes it easier to learn/remember names and it reduces behavior issues.
I alphabetize students by first name, because it helps me remember their names
better. I always reserve the right to reassign seats, if discipline issues
arise.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Incorporate instruments when appropriate. You
may view my previous post,<b> <a href="http://makemusicrock.blogspot.com/2012/09/getting-to-know-you.html" target="_blank">“Getting to Know You”</a></b>, for some of my favorite name
games.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Play a memory game for younger grades to help
them remember where they sit. </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Discuss quick guidelines for moving
(Demonstrate how to move – show good and bad choices and discuss boundaries,
safety, space-bubble, etc.) </span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">Move around carpet to steady beat while
music plays</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">Freeze when keyboard stops (at this
point, continue movement activity or end by playing "tip-toe" music)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">Tiptoe back to seat at special
melody (I play a certain melody in a high range - always the same song)</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">6. Be a Star Student</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Discuss positive behavior expectations for
the classroom. If discipline problems arise, this may need to happen earlier.
If the class runs smoothly, go over the first few rules and complete the list
in the following class for younger grades. In older grades that have been in my
classroom, I typically go over the expectations quicker. Each expectation has a
gesture, and we do the movement and say them all in order together. For a list
of my expectations, free visuals, and a video of the movements, see my previous
post, <a href="http://makemusicrock.blogspot.com/2012/09/star-students.html" target="_blank"><b>“Star Students”</b></a>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">7. Sound Cues</span></h3>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-family: Calibri; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Introduce the cues to K, and review for older
students Specific pitch intervals are sung or played and students respond with
the appropriate movement. When introducing each cue, words are sung that instruct
the students what to do. Later, they will be able to following cues without the
words. </span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span></span></div>
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">Stand up (sol- high do) (g1-c2)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">Turn around (all high do-re-do)
(c2-d2-c2)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">J</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">ump up (high do- high so) (c2-g2)</span><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;"><span style="font-size: 7pt;"> </span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit; text-indent: -0.25in;">Lie down (do- low sol) (c1-g) </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="text-indent: -0.25in;">Later, add Sit up (low sol-do) (g-c1),
but it can be easily confused with “stand up”, since they are the same interval
in different octaves.</span> </span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Discuss proper way to line up, exit, etc.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">If time allows, another song or activity can
be added to the lesson plan.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">The following week, I take pictures of each
student with my iPad to enter into the app, TeacherKit. It is a great tool that
allows you to put photos of students and place them in a seating chart to
assist with names. It can also be used for tracking progress on objectives. You
can learn more about it in my previous post, <a href="http://makemusicrock.blogspot.com/2013/09/4-apps-4-teachers.html" target="_blank"><b>“4 Apps 4 Teachers”</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02532890325314419300noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8014649786393208163.post-83711715378691273002015-05-27T11:25:00.001-05:002015-10-08T18:18:31.961-05:00Clips from "The Lion King, Jr."<div style="text-align: right;">
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In May 2015, all 121 of our 6th graders participated in the production of Disney's "The Lion King, Jr." Since the show just became available in January, it was quite a feat. Costuming the show was probably the craziest part, and I hope to find time to give some tips and ideas on that. But for now, I'm posting a few video clips that I've uploaded to SchoolTube.<br />
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If you are considering performing this show with your students, I highly recommend it! The music is phenomenal, and the students loved everything about the musical. There are great parts for the chorus to play - boys enjoyed being wildebeests and other creatures, and girls loved being grasslands or graceful animals like gazelles and cheetahs.<br />
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I hope these videos will inspire you to take the leap into the wonderful world of "The Lion King!"</div>
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"Be Prepared": Scar gathers the hyenas and prepares to take over the Pridelands.</div>
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"They Live in You": Mufasa teaches Simba a lesson</div>
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"I Just Can't Wait to be King": Young Simba looks forward to being in charge</div>
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"Hakuna Matata": Timon & Pumbaa teach Simba how to live with no worries</div>
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"He Lives in You": Rafiki teaches Simba to learn from the past (rehearsal video)</div>
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02532890325314419300noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8014649786393208163.post-37475185159308303782014-11-13T18:57:00.000-06:002015-10-11T09:59:42.895-05:00Salute to Veterans<div style="text-align: right;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I'm proud of this year's 5th grade students. They did an amazing job writing, singing, and honoring our veterans. Here are some highlights from their program:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"Sing, America, Sing": (Their favorite part is the interlude, which gives them the opportunity to move to the risers.)</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">"Step in Time": (Includes all themes from the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard.)</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">For more information about how we incorporate students' writing in the program and also have them reflect on the performance, you can check out previous posts:</span><br />
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Due to the size of our auditorium and student body, we had 4 performances of the program. The final performance was for parents and veterans. We had 91 veterans attend our program this year. Our students enjoyed honoring the men and women who have served our country. One of their favorite moments was singing "Step in Time" with the veterans present, because the honorees stood and sang during their theme song.</div>
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I hope these clips spark your creativity and give you ideas for your next program honoring veterans!</div>
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02532890325314419300noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8014649786393208163.post-85129784295755940322014-09-10T18:19:00.000-05:002015-10-11T09:59:50.779-05:00Bling Blang<div style="text-align: right;">
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I love Woody Guthrie's book, <u>Bling Blang</u>! It comes with a CD of the song that the children thoroughly enjoy. I like to read the book first and sing the chorus each time. The students catch on quickly and sing along. I also demonstrate the movement for the chorus prior to reading the book. It is pretty simple and learning it ahead of time gives the students plenty of practice while I read.<br />
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After we read the book, it is time to learn the rest of the movements. I vary how much of the dance we perform, according to the class. Sometimes I start with only the chorus and add the rest on another day. Sometimes we do the verse and refrain, but save the interlude for later. Other times we are able to do everything in one day. It just depends on what else I have planned for the day and how quickly the students catch on the lesson. The basic movements that I like to perform are as follows:<br />
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"Bling, blang, hammer with my hammer": Pound right fist on top of left fist twice, then left on top of right twice. It doesn't really matter which is first - just do one on top, and then the other.<br />
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Our 6th graders performed "Disney's The Little Mermaid, Jr." this past May. All 123 of them! We had a blast. It was so much work, but I loved (almost) every minute of it. We had phenomenal students and an awesome group of parents that helped with costumes, make-up, and sets. If you are considering this musical, here are some things to think about:</div>
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Although it required an incredible amount of work, the final result made it worth the effort. The group of 123 sixth graders bonded through the experience. Each student either performed on stage or participated in stage crew or tech crew. Students, teachers, parents, and friends enjoyed the performances and were amazed at what the 6th graders accomplished.<br />
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Due to the size and talent of the class, we double-cast many parts. We were extremely fortunate to have not one, but TWO talented singers and actresses who happened to have red hair and were perfect Ariels. Here are a few pictures from our production. For additional photos click <a href="http://www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us/Page/6932" target="_blank">here for cast photos</a>, <a href="http://www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us/Page/2729" target="_blank">here for action shots</a>, and <a href="http://www.mtnbrook.k12.al.us/Page/7648" target="_blank">here for close-ups of face paint</a>.<br />
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I have previously written about how Janet and I have our students complete a winter concert reflection sheet following their performance. Since our performances run through the last day before our winter break, we completed these when we returned in January. Some of our kindergarten students were struggling with reading and answering all of the questions within the class period, and it was beginning to be a little stressful. Janet had the brilliant idea for us to modify the form for the younger students. I'm not sure why this never occurred to me, but it is one of the many reasons I love having two music teachers in our school. Two brains are definitely better than one! :)<br />
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When we work on these questionnaires, we place a copy under a document camera and display it on a screen. Another change I made was the addition of numbers in front of the questions. It made it easier for students to follow along or to request a certain number to be read again.<br />
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Another use for this modified version is for older students who many need accommodations.<br />
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For a copy of the simpler version click here:</div>
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See this post for a link to the original version:</div>
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I hope this new version is useful!</div>
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I haven't written a post in a while, and things are crazy with preparation for our K-3 winter concert. So I thought I would share a quick idea that I have implemented with my students as they notate music on whiteboards.<br />
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First of all, let me share my new setup for whiteboard supplies. There is a little space right outside my door, and I wanted to have the materials in the hallway for students to gather as they entered the room. I also needed a mobile station, because there are times when older grades meet next door with the other music class. </div>
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I found this two-shelf cubby at IKEA, which can be put on casters (sold separately). The shelf unit is from the <a href="http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/20135300/#/60135299" target="_blank">Expedit collection</a>. I can't find the two-shelf model online, but it was in the store in Atlanta.</div>
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The eraser bin is placed on top of the wooden crate that holds the boards, so they are close together and easy to pick up quickly. </div>
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I am loving my new station! It keeps things neat and organized, and the mobility is a plus. </div>
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Now, back to the tip I promised. Some of my students were struggling with differentiating between line and space notes at the beginning of the year. Also, some students seem to be able to identify B-A-G most of the time, but I found they were unable to transfer music from the board to their whiteboards. </div>
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I decided to have students use two markers: one colored and one black or brown. They use the colored marker for line notes, and the black or brown for space notes. I believe it helps them focus on the precise location of the pitches, and they seem to have better accuracy. I can also assess how well they are doing very quickly.</div>
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I keep the markers in two separate bins, so they can pick one out of each bucket on their way into the room.</div>
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So, that is my quick and easy tip. Use two different colored markers to notate line and space notes. It's helpful and more fun. Let's face it: two markers are better than one! :)</div>
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02532890325314419300noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8014649786393208163.post-58229729073956371222013-10-21T23:58:00.005-05:002022-02-01T11:54:11.662-06:00Veterans Are Heroes<div style="text-align: right;">
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Veterans' Day is around the corner, and I'm really looking forward to it! Each year, our 5th graders present a Veterans' Day program for students, parents, and veterans. We have 4 performances, in order to accommodate our audiences. The veterans attend the final performance. I wrote about our typical program last year, so I won't repeat everything. You can read about it here: <a href="http://makemusicrock.blogspot.com/2012/12/veterans-day-program.html" target="_blank">Veterans' Day Program post</a>. (The post also includes examples of videos and a performance reflection sheet.)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We use 5th grade writing to supply all of the narration and video portions of our program. In the past, we have simply given a writing prompt and told them to write about that, or they create a poem or write a letter to a veteran. While this method provided plenty of material for the program, it was difficult to organize the students' thoughts in a way to make the program flow.<br />This year, I decided to provide a 3-page questionnaire for each student to complete during their writing class. The questions were written to help organize the students' writing into topics that we wanted to include in our video presentations. We instructed students that they didn't have to complete every question, and that they should start with the ones they felt the most strongly about. The last page was for a letter to a veteran, which could be to any veteran, or to someone they know.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You can download the PDF here: <a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-tbeUYssRGPUnQySS1NYnU1eGM/view?usp=sharing&resourcekey=0-u5IHOO81Ld5WQ-Pvw0pcmQ" target="_blank">Veterans' Day Reflections</a></span></div>
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While we have gotten some good information in the past, this year's writing seems to feel more personal. There is a place for them to tell something about a veteran, and we have learned about sacrifices veterans made, such as grandfathers missing out on their child being born.</span><br />
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My fellow music teacher and I read through all of the papers (approximately 120) to select the writings that will be featured, and we do not want to know whose paper we are reading. We prefer to select solely on the quality of writing. Therefore, students are instructed to only write their name and homeroom teacher on the back of the last page.</span><br />
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This questionnaire doesn't have to be used for a extracting thoughts for a program. The writing assignment has merit on its own. I feel the questions led students to reflect on veterans and their sacrifices and service for our country, which is a good thing. </span><br />
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One other change we made in our program this year is the addition of the song, "You Are Our Heroes," by Teresa Jennings. It is available through <a href="http://www.musick8.com/store/alphadetail.php?product_group=917&uks=SK-619#.UmYB-BYrfww" target="_blank">Music K-8</a>. The song was originally intended for the heroes of 9-11, but it works beautifully for Veterans' Day. It is a very poignant song that will be very meaningful when sung directly to the veterans. We tweaked one or two lines to gear it towards veterans. (We also used the free computer program, Audacity, to speed up the tempo of the soundtrack a little.) Here are our lyrics:</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Well, the students have completed their writing, and most of the songs are memorized. Now all that's left is to hold auditions for solos (and make selections), videotape students, make a video of their letters and record student voiceovers, edit 3 videos, type up the program....You know the drill! (Speaking of solo auditions, I'm using my Google online registration form again this year. It works like a charm. You can read about it <a href="http://makemusicrock.blogspot.com/2012/10/google-forms-can-work-for-you.html" target="_blank">here</a>.)</span></div>
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Meanwhile, I hope to see you at the national NAfME conference in Nashville next week! I'll be the one editing videos on her MacBook in between sessions. :)</span><br />
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I know it's a little early, but due to some early dismissals for parent conferences next week and the fact that I will be attending the national NAfME conference in Nashville the next week, I am trying to pack in as much Halloween fun as possible. My kindergarten and 1st grade classes are learning "Must Be Halloween" this week, and they are playing instruments as they sing.<br />
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Here's a Halloween PowerPoint slide for the song, which is in Jeff and Randy's <u><a href="http://kid-sounds.com/" target="_blank">GamePlan</a></u>. See their book for the melody and their complete lesson plans for this song. The song is either in the 1st or 2nd grade curriculum. I don't have my books at home and don't recall at the moment. I'll try to remember to edit my post later. If you don't already have any of their <u>GamePlan</u> books, I recommend purchasing them for well thought-out, high quality lesson plans that the students enjoy.<br />
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I also included a slide with a picture of the xylophone with the D and A bars marked:<br />
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My kindergarten students have been doing a lot of drumming to work on their steady beat, but this is the first time they have played xylophones. I like to limit the number of students playing at once on their first xylophone experience, so I can assist students as much as they need.<br />
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I set up four instruments in a square and let the students line up behind each one. I sat in the center, so I could reach all of the children. They played a steady beat bordun on D and A. After they played, they rotated to the end of the next line. We continued until each student had played all four xylophones. Students in line continued to sing & pat the beat on their thighs.<br />
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I gave my first grade classes a little challenge. All students went to instruments to sing and play. I had two rows of barred instruments with triangles interspersed. Students played xylophones on beats 1, 2, & 3, and rested on beat 4. Triangles played on beat 4. It worked great, except for the third line where there was a word to sing on the rest. It may be easier for first graders to only rest on the xylophone and play triangles after "halloween" each time and not worry about the third line.<br />
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First grade students rotated through all of the instruments, if time allowed. It's amazing how many times they will sing the same song, just so they can play every xylophone and triangle. Fortunately, my first grade classes are pretty small this year so we only had to perform about 15 times. :)<br />
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Looking for more Halloween fun? See some of my other favorites <b><a href="http://makemusicrock.blogspot.com/2012/10/what-will-you-be-for-halloween.html" target="_blank"><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></a></b> and <a href="http://makemusicrock.blogspot.com/2013/10/skin-and-bones.html" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: magenta;">here</span></b></a>.<br />
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Laurahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02532890325314419300noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8014649786393208163.post-62499856232674820892013-10-13T22:37:00.000-05:002015-10-15T20:29:47.818-05:00Skin and Bones<div style="text-align: right;">
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There are so many fun fall and Halloween songs, that it is impossible to find time to fit them in to my lesson plans. However, there are a few favorites that I absolutely must make sure to include, and "Skin and Bones" is one of them. It is a wonderful opportunity for the children to experience a song in a minor key, and they love the surprise ending. (Another favorite is "What Will You Be for Halloween?" You can read more about it in my previous post by clicking <b><a href="http://makemusicrock.blogspot.com/2012/10/what-will-you-be-for-halloween.html" target="_blank">here.</a></b><br />
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Our textbook series (Silver Burdett Making Music, 2nd Grade) has a good sound track for this song, and sometimes I'll use it for a dramatic, spooky-fun activity that the students beg for year, after year. I typically begin using this activity with my second graders. I turn the lights off and have the students scatter around the room and lie down on their backs with their eyes closed. As the song plays, I hide a vibraslap behind my back and quietly walk around the "graveyard," making sure that I pass near each student. At the end of the song, on "Boo!" I play the vibraslap near an unsuspecting child, and the class erupts in shrieks and giggles. I try to pick a child that I know will not be upset by the loud sound, and so far, it has worked.<br />
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I like to extend the song with an instrumental accompaniment. I created the following PowerPoint slides to help them learn their part:<br />
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Sometimes we use silly words to help us prepare and remember which bars to play, or when to play the triangles. For instance, in the pattern for this song, we sing, "Eggs & Bacon," "Eggs & Cookies," "Eggs & Bacon," "Ching" (for the triangle part). Since the left hand remains on one bar and the right hand moves to its next door neighbor, it can be a little confusing for students, at first. We practice on our thighs prior to moving to the instruments.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">When I notice students struggling at the instruments, I tell them that they can focus on their left hand until they are ready to add the other. They feel so proud when they are able to play it successfully.</span><br />
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We also add triangles on the rests. You can finish with a vibraslap and everyone playing their triangles or any two pitches on the barred instruments on the word, "Boo!"<br />
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I'm not sure what took me so long, but I recently had the idea to add a photo of a xylophone with the bars marked in my PowerPoint presentation. Now I can stand and point to the bars on the screen, which is large enough for everyone to see. As a visual learner, I can't believe I just now thought of it. I know a lot of people use visuals of barred instruments to demonstrate, and I've even put glockenspiels under my document camera before, but this is SO much easier. Ha!<br />
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If you prefer to do a cross-over bordun, you might prefer this instrumental part:<br />
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I am so excited that I recently acquired an iPad to use in my classroom! I immediately began to search for apps to enhance my teaching. Since I only have one iPad, I began by looking for apps that will assist with administrative tasks. In addition to the obvious must-have apps like Dropbox, Splashtop, and Evernote, I have found several other apps that any teacher is sure to love.</div>
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<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/planbook.com/id671763634?mt=8" target="_blank">Planbook</a> is an awesome app that can be accessed from a computer, as well as other devices like the iPad. Although there is an annual fee of about $12, you can try it free for 30 days. Believe me - after thirty days, you'll want to purchase the annual subscription!<br />
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As a music teacher, the trickiest part was deciding how to set up classes and schedule them. I finally decided to set up a couple of grades on each day, so I can see the entire week's plans at a glance. I have several grades twice a week, which is why they are listed on two different days. Here is a sample week, just to show how I arranged my classes:<br />
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There are plenty of useful features, which include extending lessons, bumping lessons, attaching files, and adding notes and events. Use a computer to start your online Planbook today. You can set up your classes and begin planning in minutes. There are video tutorials to help you start. Visit <a href="http://planbook.com/">Planbook.com</a> to begin!</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">I LOVE this app, which is totally free! Using </span><a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/teacherkit/id389584618?mt=8" style="text-align: left;" target="_blank">Teacher Kit</a><span style="text-align: left;">, I can set up classes (with photos of students), arrange their seating chart, track behavior and attendance, enter grades, and set up any additional fields of information I want.</span><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="text-align: left;">As an elementary music teacher in a school with approximately 800 students, I have a lot of names to learn. After finding this app, I was able to import my class rosters, take pictures of the students, and arrange their "desks" in the exact way they sit on the carpet in my room. I can study classes (especially kindergarten) to make sure I know all of my students' names.</span><br />
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The behavior tracking tool allows me to enter behavior as positive or negative, and also lets me add notes about the specific behavior. It keeps track of the date and behavior for each student.</div>
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The trickiest part was importing my student rosters for each class using a CSV file. Refer to the <a href="https://teacherkit.desk.com/" target="_blank">Teacher Kit Support Center</a> for clear directions and answers to other questions you may have. (My first attempt failed, since I didn't use the right headings for the spreadsheet.) If you are a classroom teacher, you can simply enter your students individually. However, with 40+ classes in our school, I needed to utilize the import feature.</div>
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Arrange seating charts by touching the desk and dragging it wherever you want. (This is a sample photo from the app store. My students sit in a semi-circle on the floor.</div>
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Track behavior and attendance, as well as keep up with grades.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">Although the <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/pick-me!/id444045099?mt=8" target="_blank">Pick Me!</a> app doesn't have as many bells and whistles as Teacher Kit, it may suit your needs. You can enter students by classroom, add pictures and other information (like parent e-mail address or other notes you want to add). The main purpose of the app is to randomly select students and keep track of their answers (via a thumbs up/down). You can reset the scores whenever you want to, but the limitation is that there is no way to record what skill has been assessed.</span><br />
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I decided to join Steph's 2/4 Tuesday Linky Party at <a href="http://staytunedmusicteacher.blogspot.com/2013/09/24-tuesday-fun-instrument-labels-and.html" target="_blank">Stay Tuned</a>, since I had 4 apps to share. Be sure to check out her <a href="http://staytunedmusicteacher.blogspot.com/2013/09/24-tuesday-fun-instrument-labels-and.html" target="_blank">party</a> for ideas from other music ed bloggers. </div>
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We have happy students at our school. They even get excited when they behave. Really! I'm not kidding. Our students enjoy being good (most of the time). In order to encourage positive behavior, Janet and I have several incentives that we use in both of our music classrooms.<br />
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1. Fun Friends</h3>
I found these fun friends at Dollar Tree last summer:<br />
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I picked one up, and it made me smile. I figured if I enjoyed it, then my students would, also. They were available in 6 colors, so I picked up 4 of each. I thought I might be able to use them when forming groups for centers or cooperative projects. I sent Janet a picture, and she wanted some for her room. So, we scoured a couple of stores to come up with one more set of 24.<br />
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These squishy friends have become an incentive for students to work hard and behave beautifully. Students love to receive a pal as a reward for excellent work ethic or behavior. When we notice a student exhibiting exemplary behavior or work, we simply walk by and drop a squishy in the child's lap without stopping instruction. As soon as the first one is handed out, the atmosphere in the room changes. Children sit taller, pay closer attention, work harder, and behave better. Students strive to be noticed in a positive manner.<br />
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These new friends have provided plenty of excitement in the music room. We have a 6th grader who asks if we are giving out squishy friends every time he comes to class. We have seen an improvement in his behavior and work ethic since the first introduction of these new buddies. Although they work very well, it is important to refrain from overuse, so they will continue to work their magic.<br />
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In addition to these friends, we also have a collection of finger puppets, beanie babies, and stuffed animals. Children love all of these, so if you do not have squishy friends, simply substitute something students will like. We find that even our 6th graders really love the stuffed animals. Janet has a big Winnie the Pooh and a big gorilla that makes the rounds during most 6th grade classes. Winnie and the gorilla never lose their charm. Students even keep them close as they work diligently on white boards honing their music notation skills.<br />
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Find a special seat to use as a reward for students. Janet and I do not have chairs in our rooms, so our classes sit on the carpet. We both have a few special places, such as a bench, a table with swivel stools, an exercise ball, and various stools. Sometimes we let deserving students leave the carpet and sit in a special spot. We also instruct them to watch for other deserving students to take their places after a few minutes. Students work hard to impress their peers. Of course, we typically require girls to pick boys and boys to pick girls to help the students pick based upon work, rather than friendship.<br />
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This app is the guro of behavior management. I could go on and on about its magical effects on our 6th graders. It provides a way to award positive and negative points in any category you create. You assign points by simply clicking on the students' avatars, or on the list of names. You can also award points to multiple students, or the entire class. The app can be run from a computer, iPad, or phone. We run the program on a computer that is projected on the screen, but since the computer is in the back of the room, we can assign points from our phones or iPads.<br />
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<a href="http://bit.ly/t2PRQF" target="_blank">Class Dojo</a> keeps a running total of points for each student and displays the totals on the students' cute cartoon monster avatars. It will also create reports for individual students and classes, and reports can be sent to parents. There is even a way for students and parents to log in at home to check progress. Students can even log into their account and create their own avatar.<br />
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We LOVE <a href="http://bit.ly/t2PRQF" target="_blank">Class Dojo</a>! It has worked wonders in our 6th grade classes. One problem we had with sixth grade, is that they enter our hallway at the end of the day more like they are in junior high (with backpacks that must be put in lockers, people stopping by the restroom, complete with hustle and bustle and slight commotion. Therefore, I set up a behavior standard for being ready to begin. I stand at the door with the app running on my iPad, with it displayed on the screen. I award points to the first few students to enter and sit quietly in their spots. Then I hit the random button. If the chosen student is seated and quiet, he/she receives a point for being ready to begin. It really encourages the students to enter quickly and calmly.<br />
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We even allow 2-3 students to assign points (following our guidelines). We select the students by having students with a certain number of points (who have NOT run Dojo before) stand. For example: "If you have 20 or more points, and have NOT run Dojo, please stand." Then we raise the points until only 2-3 students are still standing. They observe the class and keep a list on an index card, then they go to the computer to award points.<br />
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At this point, we only use the program with 6th grade. We are a K-6 school, and we feel like saving it until their last year keeps it fresher and more exciting. Try out <a href="http://bit.ly/t2PRQF" target="_blank">Class Dojo</a>, and let it work its magic on your classes. I guarantee that you will love it as much as we do!<br />
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I love summer! I must admit that sleeping late is one of my favorite things to do. Another joy of summer is that I now have time for fun projects that sometimes slip by during the school year. I need a creative outlet, so I thought I would work on a few PowerPoint lyric slides to some fun traditional songs that I plan to add to our repertoire at school. I have included a link to the PowerPoint file for each, in case you are interested:<br />
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I Bought Me a Cat</h4>
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Wow! The end of the school year is always crazy in the life of a music teacher. We always have two large programs scheduled for the end of our school year: one for 4th grade and one for 6th. Typically, our 6th graders perform a musical in May. It is a tradition that the students look forward to from the time they are in kindergarten.<br />
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Memories from last year's musical, "Disney's The Jungle Book Kids":<br />
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This year, our state testing was moved to May, which put a kink in the works for our musical. In addition to regular testing, our 6th graders participated in pilot testing for the state. When the testing schedule was set, our principals made the decision for us to change from a traditional musical to a simpler choral program. The only prerequisites were that it couldn't require a lot of extra rehearsal time, and it had to be "fabulous." </div>
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It took a while to decide on a plan, but we finally decided on a choral production that focused on the sixth graders' time at our school and the fact that they were moving on to the junior high school. The theme of the show was about reaching for dreams. Although the students were disappointed that they weren't doing a musical with drama, they worked hard on challenging choral music and enjoyed learning choreography for several songs. </div>
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One of my favorite choral numbers was Rollo Dilworth's "The Dream Keeper." We did the two-part version, which you can listen to below. Our kindergarten students even loved it and asked to sing it in class the next day. :)<br />
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Other choral numbers included Schram and Staggers' "Dreams that Children Dream" and "The Beat of a Drum," arranged by Jay Althouse. Choreographed numbers included "Anything is Possible," arranged by Althouse, "On My Way," by Phil Collins, "Reach," arranged by Roger Emerson, and Natasha Bedingfield's "Unwritten."<br />
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The program was called "On My Way," and we used brightly painted doors as stage decorations. At the end of the Phil Collins song, students exited the auditorium, changed from dressy sequin tanks and white dress shirts, and later returned in their "On My Way" t-shirts to complete the program. One student said that changing clothes was her favorite part of the program. You just never know what will be important for each individual!<br />
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While the rest of the grade level was changing clothes, a few students performed Philip Phillips' song, "Home." They did a great job!</div>
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Every student completed a questionnaire prior to the program. We used their answers to create a script for videos and live spoken parts to bring the show together. Every student had a spoken part, either live, or in a video.<br />
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One of the biggest issues we had was finding room for 117 students to have space to dance and be seen on the stage. We set up risers on the stage and two sets on the outer edges of the floor. We assigned each student one choreographed number for which they would leave the risers and perform on platforms in front of the stage. Although it wasn't perfect, it allowed the students on the risers to have enough room to move, and it gave each student a chance to be featured in a dance.<br />
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The choral production was a success, but most people missed the traditional musical. Our principals have agreed to let us bring it back next year. I'm looking forward to it, but for now I am going to enjoy my break!<br />
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Happy Summer!</div>
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Last month, I posted a few of my favorite finds through Pinterest. You can read about them <a href="http://makemusicrock.blogspot.com/2013/03/pinterest-picks.html" target="_blank">here.</a> I also mentioned an activity I planned to try that was shared by Amy Abbott, who has an amazing music education blog that you must check out! (<a href="http://abbottmusic.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Music a la Abbott</a>) A few weeks ago, I introduced her <a href="http://abbottmusic.blogspot.com/2013/02/st-pattys-day-poison-games.html" target="_blank">St. Patty's Day Poisoned Pattern Game</a> in my 2nd and 3rd grade classes. The basic premise is that the students read and perform rhythmic phrases, but they have to watch out for the "poisoned" rhythm. If they play that one (which is introduced prior to playing the game), then they are "out."<br />
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I'm sure there are a million different ways to play the game. As we played the game in class, it evolved into the following:<br />
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<li>After the poison rhythm appeared, I announced "Fruit Basket Turnover."</li>
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<li>All students who accidentally played the poisoned rhythm moved to the next level of instruments. Level 2 was large drums and temple blocks. For level 3, I used several bins of unpitched percussion instruments such as triangles, wood blocks, guiros, etc. Level 4 was a bin of rhythm sticks.</li>
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<li>I began the game by counting before each rhythm. Students spoke and played each rhythm two times in a row.</li>
<li>I was able to increase the speed of the game in some classes by changing the slide on beat 3 during the repeat of the rhythm. I didn't need to count each time, they simply continued playing. They enjoyed the faster pace of the game.</li>
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Poisoned Rhythm has become a favorite activity among my students. They ask to play it constantly. Although I can't let them play it ALL the time, it is a great activity for the end of class when there are a few extra minutes. The benefit of the game is that it can be tailored to include any rhythm you are teaching. If you want a quick and easy way to vary the game, you can purchase Amy's<a href="http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Poison-Rhythm-Game-bundle" target="_blank"> rhythm bundle </a>that includes many different versions of the game.</div>
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I also used the PowerPoint presentation of rhythmic slides with my first graders after they learned ta and ti-ti. Students sat in a circle, read the rhythm once, then spoke the rhythm and played auxiliary instruments twice. Between each slide, they passed their instruments to the next person. </div>
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Have fun, but watch out for that poisoned rhythm!</div>
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