Saturday, March 2, 2013

Pinterest Picks

I love using Pinterest as a resource for finding new lesson ideas. So many music teachers have blogs and share their plans and materials, and Pinterest is a place to find many of these ideas in one centralized location. Click on a pin that interests you, and poof! You are taken right to a web page to explore further.

I have about 300 pins on my "Making Music" board on Pinterest. I only pin links after I click on them and make sure it is something that I would really want to refer to again and possibly use in my classroom. This past week, I utilized two lesson ideas that I found through pins on Pinterest. They were both a hit with my students, so I thought they were worth mentioning.

Fruit Loop Rhythms


Mrs. King's Music Room blog is a wonderful resource for engaging music lesson plans. I am a follower, but noticed her latest post through a pin on Pinterest before I had even seen her blog post on Fruit Loop Notation. I recently started teaching rhythmic notation to my first graders, and I immediately knew they would love this method of differentiating between one or two sounds per beat.

I enjoyed finding a cute font to create a Fruit Loop worksheet. You can download a copy below.



I used coffee filters to hold the cereal for the students. They are cheap and work perfectly! I measured out 1/4 cup for each student, which was usually just the right amount. 
As you can see, the students were engaged and enjoyed working on their rhythmic notation:
When I introduced ta's and ti's, I used 4 stools to represent 4 beats. As we spoke a phrase from a poem, the students determined if there is one or two sounds on each beat. If there was one sound, one student would sit on the stool. If there were two sounds, two students shared the stool. When two students shared, they put their arms around their partner's shoulders to visually represent the beam over eighth notes.

After we worked from text, I called students up to the stools to create different rhythmic patterns. We used words first, like "birthday" and "cake" for one or two sounds. Ex.: "Birthday, birthday, cake, cake." Then we moved to reading the pattern as "ti-ti, ti-ti, ta, ta."

I put a Fruit Loop Rhythm worksheet under the document camera, and demonstrated how to complete an example. If I didn't have the document camera, I would have put a worksheet on the floor and let everyone watch as I completed one pattern.

Since this was my students' first attempt at rhythmic dictation, I used the percussion setting on my keyboard and played two different sounds for the quarter notes and eighth notes. I typically used a higher pitched percussion sound for the eighth notes and a bass drum for the quarter notes. If students struggled, I added the words we had used (birthday & cake) or spoke the ti's and ta's. Most of the students were able to successfully notate the rhythms without the words or syllables.

The nice thing about this activity, is that I could sit at the keyboard and see how students were doing from a distance. I played the example several times. When most students appeared to be finished, I had them tap their boxes as I played it again to check their work.

We played a little game to check the students' work. Since I had numbered the beat boxes, I had used letters for each example. So I taught the students sign language for letters A-D. Then I played an example and they found it on their worksheet. They held up the letter for the pattern I played. I could assess how well they had done as they identified the examples. Of course, I had to try to trick them and repeat one before playing the last one. I got a few on that one when they immediately guessed the example I had not played yet. We had a good giggle over that. :)
The following lesson, we used bottle caps and mini craft sticks to represent notes. Although it wasn't as tasty as the Fruit Loops, the students still had fun as they practiced rhythmic dictation.
Next week, students will begin reading flashcards and playing rhythms. I will have them speak the rhythm prior to playing it. I use the phrase, "Say it, Say & Play, Play" They speak it first, then speak and play, then think the syllables while they play. We usually use the barred instruments set in pentaton for this activity, but any percussion instrument will do.

Thanks to Pinterest, I also found a game to use for reading and playing rhythms. I can't wait to try it with my students. It's a game from Amy Abbott, who has a fantastic music blog named Music a la Abbott. The game is called St. Patty's Day Poisoned Rhythm Game. Check it out!

Step/Skip Game

Last summer, I scoured Pinterest looking for ideas for music centers. I was reviewing some of my older pins and noticed one that would be perfect for my 3rd graders, since they are working on melodic notation. We have been using individual music staff white boards to notate line/space notes, scales, and solfege patterns. Some students were struggling with line and space notes, so I wanted a fun way to reinforce this concept.

When I am introducing line and space notes, I use my head and arms to demonstrate the difference. I put my hands on both sides of my head like an arrow going through my head for the line note. Then I put one arm over my head and one arm below my chin for a space note. I go back and forth and let the students call out which kind of note I am representing. I also tell the students that although we say a note is "on" the line, think of it as being stamped on, rather than sitting on the line. Some students may imagine that if a note were sitting on the line, it would actually be a space note. I find that stamping it on the line helps.

Okay, back to the game that I found! It came from Jennifer Fink at Pianimation. The games and resources that she shares are amazing. The game I used last week was Floor Staff Races. Follow the link to read about the game and scroll down the post for the link to the game cards.

Before playing the game, we practiced identifying space/line notes, steps/skips, and up/down. 

For the game, students drew skip/step cards and up/down cards and raced their toy from the ledger line to the top of the staff. I definitely recommend using more "up" cards than "down" in order to finish a game. I made two game boards and divided the classes in half to play and thought that would work well. However, that ended up being too many students per game, in my opinion. So the next time we played, I divided the class into 4 groups. Two groups played one game, while two groups played this one. We rotated halfway through class, so everyone got to play both games.

I even used this game with one of my 4th grade classes while I listened to individual students play for recorder karate belts. We took the game one more step by having the students identify the pitch name after they moved the animal. If they could not name it, they had to return to the previous position (unless they had moved downward, in which case they had to remain there).

What are you waiting for? Run over to Pinterest and plan your next lessons. If you need a starting point, you can check out my music board by clicking here.

See you on Pinterest!

258 comments :

  1. Hey! So glad this idea worked for you. My kiddos always love it. I think I may have to use some coffee filters for it next time though. That might save a few minutes!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks for the great idea! I even had a 4th grade boy tell me today how much his little sister was loving music and mentioned that she had talked about the Fruit Loop activity. One student told us that she took her sheet home and had her mom buy her some cereal so she could continue working on her rhythms at home!

      Delete
    2. Great Article Cyber Security Projects projects for cse Networking Security Projects JavaScript Training in Chennai JavaScript Training in Chennai The Angular Training covers a wide range of topics including Components, Angular Directives, Angular Services, Pipes, security fundamentals, Routing, and Angular programmability. The new Angular TRaining will lay the foundation you need to specialise in Single Page Application developer. Angular Training

      Delete
  2. I can't envision my website without social websites discuss plugin. Well, I am utilizing AddThis plugin and fairly much satisfied with the operation. Never had any difficulty however. However, the collection you've revealed have plugins which I never heard of. Will definitely try a number of them if desired.

    Social skips

    ReplyDelete
  3. Very good topic, similar texts are I do not know if they are as good as your work out.
    mason soiza

    ReplyDelete
  4. Add the Pinterest bookmarklet to your program's bookmarks bar. This is a help, since it enables you to effortlessly stick things you find while perusing without setting off to the Pinterest site first. go now

    ReplyDelete
  5. This is my first time visit to your blog and I am very interested in the articles that you serve. Provide enough knowledge for me. Thank you for sharing useful and don't forget, keep sharing useful info: Buy Pinterest Followers

    ReplyDelete
  6. You there, this is really good post here. Thanks for taking the time to post such valuable information. Quality content is what always gets the visitors coming. best sewing machine

    ReplyDelete
  7. I wanted to thank you for this excellent read!! I definitely loved every little bit of it. I have you bookmarked your site to check out the new stuff you post. embroidery machine

    ReplyDelete
  8. I wanted to thank you for this excellent read!! I definitely loved every little bit of it. I have you bookmarked your site to check out the new stuff you post. embroidery machine

    ReplyDelete
  9. Yes i am totally agreed with this article and i just want say that this article is very nice and very informative article.I will make sure to be reading your blog more. You made a good point but I can't help but wonder, what about the other side? !!!!!!Thanks tailoring machine

    ReplyDelete
  10. This is such a great resource that you are providing and you give it away for free. I love seeing blog that understand the value. Im glad to have found this post as its such an interesting one! I am always on the lookout for quality posts and articles so i suppose im lucky to have found this! I hope you will be adding more in the future... Webcrims

    ReplyDelete
  11. I don t have the time at the moment to fully read your site but I have bookmarked it and also add your RSS feeds. I will be back in a day or two. thanks for a great site. https://www.pinterest.de/cbdratgeber/

    ReplyDelete
  12. https://bitzarena.com/



    1. If you are curious about the latest news andwish to learn more facts about the globe, just visit the site bitzarena.com, this will keep youupdated with the latest information.

    2. If you are unaware of the recent facts, then youare not properly surviving. You must be updated by the latest information, visit here.

    3. Today’s world is the world of curiosity and fun.You must be aware of the recent activities happening around yourself. You must know more about the recent news andtechnology.

    4. Bitzarena.comis the site that provides latest and updated news about the world, technology,
    business, mobile, etc. It also provides latest information about the
    technological world.

    ReplyDelete
  13. scrap pentium pro CPU
    https://www.cleflavron.com/item/26/pentium-pro-gold-ceramic-cpu-scrap-

    ReplyDelete
  14. Yes i am totally agreed with this article and i just want say that this article is very nice and very informative article.I will make sure to be reading your blog more. You made a good point but I can't help but wonder, what about the other side? !!!!!!THANKS!!!!!! https://buyiglikes.com/product/buy-instagram-video-likes-and-views-2/

    ReplyDelete
  15. Beach Umbrellas
    https://4thebeach.com/collections/umbrellas

    ReplyDelete
  16. https://cutefrenchbulldogz.com

    french bulldog for sale
    french bulldog puppies for sale
    french bulldog near me
    affordable french bulldog
    french bulldog
    frenchie puppies

    ReplyDelete
  17. https://codepromofrance.fr/

    codepromofrance.fr
    https://codepromofrance.fr
    www.codepromofrance.fr
    https://www.codepromofrance.fr/

    ReplyDelete
  18. https://codepromofrance.fr/meilleurs-magasins

    codepromofrance.fr
    https://codepromofrance.fr/meilleurs-magasins
    www.codepromofrance.fr/meilleurs-magasins
    codepromofrance.fr/meilleurs-magasins

    ReplyDelete
  19. https://www.guidelinerpro.com/best-gnc-fat-burner/

    the best gnc fat burner
    gnc fat burner
    gnc fat burner review
    the best gnc fat burner in 2020

    ReplyDelete

  20. the best omni directonal tv antenna
    omni directonal tv antenna review
    omni directonal tv antenna
    best omni directonal tv antenna in 2020

    https://www.guidelinerpro.com/best-omni-directional-tv-antenna/

    ReplyDelete

  21. http://muzeon.ru/finansy/5344-effektivnost-glavnaya-cel-studenta.html

    paper writing service
    custom writing
    custom writing service
    paper writing services

    ReplyDelete
  22. your little girl would love a bed that's made to look like a dollhouse or a fairy princess' castle all dressed up in purples, pinks and glitter. The little nooks and crannies can be used for storage or to display her toys and other treasures. Craft glitter bulk

    ReplyDelete
  23. CouchTuner
    CouchTuner Proxy
    CouchTuner Unblocked

    https://www.seventech.org/best-couchtuner-proxy-and-alternatives/

    ReplyDelete
  24. https://worldwidetweets.com/

    worldwide tweets, new site, blog site

    ReplyDelete
  25. investingespanol.com

    Investing espanol, finanzas, economia

    ReplyDelete
  26. https://www.makemusicrock.com/2013/03/pinterest-picks.html?showComment=1591187700922#c266631886597572600

    ReplyDelete

  27. https://pool.net/sandfilteranlage/
    Sandfilteranlage

    ReplyDelete
  28. Budapest Airport, known as Budapest Ferihegy Airport, is the largest airport in the country. You will want to pick up a car at Budapest Ferihegy International Airport as it is located some 10 miles outside of the city centre. ingatlan budapest

    ReplyDelete


  29. Poolleiter
    https://www.mister-pool.de/poolleiter-bis-92-cm-kinderpool-0-90-pool-leiter.html

    ReplyDelete
  30. Mycreditfocus.com/which-action-is-least-important-to-maintaining-a-healthy-credit-score

    ReplyDelete
  31. vape pen cartridges wholesale
    cheap thc cartridges
    thc vape juice delivery
    thc carts for sale bulk
    thc vape juice discreet shipping us

    https://buydacweedonline.com/product-category/cartridges/

    ReplyDelete
  32. https://gikascontracting.com/roofing/

    ROOFERS NEAR ME

    ReplyDelete
  33. Model Paper 2021
    Model Question Paper 2021

    https://jnanabhumiap.in/

    ReplyDelete
  34. https://cutedobermanpuppies.com/

    doberman puppies colorado
    doberman for sale in texas
    doberman puppies for sale in houston
    doberman puppies for sale missouri
    doberman puppies for sale in indiana
    doberman breeders texas
    doberman puppies for sale los angeles
    big doberman
    doberman puppies for sale illinois
    puppy doberman
    akc doberman
    mini doberman
    miniature pinscher
    pinsher dog
    pincher
    pinscher
    doberman puppies for sale in michigan
    how long do dobermans live
    warlock doberman
    doberman puppies nc
    doberman puppies for sale in florida
    dobermann puppies
    doberman puppies
    doberman puppies for sale in pa
    baby doberman
    doberman shepherd
    doberman for sale
    doberman for sale in california
    chocolate doberman pinscher
    doberman puppies for sale
    doberman pinscher puppies for sale
    doberman puppy
    doberman pinscher
    doberman puppies for sale los angeles
    brown doberman
    black doberman
    white doberman
    american doberman
    doberman puppies for sale in ohio

    ReplyDelete
  35. I needed to thank you for this extraordinary read!! I unquestionably getting a charge out of each and every piece of it I have you bookmarked to look at new stuff you post.
    Much obliged to you for exceptionally usefull data.. tetris unblocked online

    ReplyDelete
  36. Yes i am totally agreed with this article and i just want say that this article is very nice and very informative article.I will make sure to be reading your blog more. You made a good point but I can't help but wonder, what about the other side? !!!!!!THANKS!!!!!! adult memes

    ReplyDelete
  37. my friend told me about your blog and since then I am regular reader keep it up Write For Us Application Development

    ReplyDelete
  38. Furthermore, at long last, you may have seen this developing pattern. buy pinterest likes

    ReplyDelete
  39. loncon3.org
    kakakslot88
    kakaslot88
    kaka slot88
    kakak slot88
    kakakslot88 situs agen judi slot casino online
    check my blog
    news
    More about the author
    click site
    navigate to this website
    my review here
    get redirected here
    useful reference
    this page
    Get More Info
    see here
    this website
    great post to read
    my company
    imp source
    click to read more
    find more info
    see it here
    Homepage
    a fantastic read
    find this
    Bonuses
    read this article
    click here now
    browse this site
    check here
    original site
    my response
    pop over to these guys
    my site
    dig this
    i thought about this
    check this link right here now
    his explanation
    why not try these out
    more info here
    official site
    look at this site
    check it out
    visit
    click for more info
    check these guys out
    view publisher site
    Get More Information
    you can try this out

    https://www.loncon3.org/

    ReplyDelete
  40. on3.org
    kakakslot88
    kakaslot88
    kaka slot88
    kakak slot88
    kakakslot88 situs agen judi slot casino online
    check my blog
    news
    More about the author
    click site
    navigate to this website
    my review here
    get redirected here
    useful reference
    this page
    Get More Info
    see here
    this website
    great post to read
    my company
    imp source
    click to read more
    find more info
    see it here
    Homepage
    a fantastic read
    find this
    Bonuses
    read this article
    click here now
    browse this site
    check here
    original site
    my response
    pop over to these guys
    my site
    dig this
    i thought about this
    check this link right here now
    his explanation
    why not try these out
    more info here
    official site
    look at this site
    check it out
    visit
    click for more info
    check these guys out
    view publisher site
    Get More Information
    you can try this out


    https://www.loncon3.org/

    ReplyDelete

  41. They are called Stabilizers, but what are they? And what is their main function? This article will help you understand stabilizers and how they can improve your skill as an archer.
    Bow Stabilizer

    ReplyDelete
  42. Awesome issues here. I am very satisfied to look your article.
    Thanks a lot and I’m taking a look forward to contact you.

    Will you please drop me a e-mail?강남오피

    ReplyDelete
  43. Definitely, what a fantastic website and revealing posts, I definitely will bookmark your site.Have an awsome day!

    Click here to chceck my blog :: 출장안마

    ReplyDelete
  44. macaw parrots for sale
    Our parrots make a wonderful companion pet. Purchasing a pet parrot online is easy at MyMacaws Home. We sell parrots of the highest quality health and basic ability in their DNA. We have a small selection of macaw parrots for sale, Harlequin macaw parrot for sale, Blue and Gold Macaw parrot for sale and Hyacinth macaw parrot for sale. Browse wide variety of Parrots and Eggs on our Website.

    https://mymacaws.com

    ReplyDelete
  45. thanks very much for this amazing post from your blog. please check this link.
    crack-cocaine
    where-to-buy-cocaine
    brown-heroin

    ReplyDelete