K-McA
2-C
2-D
3-W
4-H
4/5-D
5-A
- Today we will begin the lesson with a song about donkeys.
- We will listen responsively through movement to a piano piece by the German composer Robert Schuman. We will identify the A-B-A form of the piece.
- If time, we will also play statues to Spring from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi to celebrate the beginning of the season.
- Today we will learn a new song, Mother, Mother, I Am Sick and act it out.
- In the above song, we will review the melodic interval s-m, as well as ta (1/4 note), tee-tee (8th notes), and sh (1/4 rest).
- If time, we will also play statues to Spring from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi to celebrate the beginning of the season.
2-C
- Today we will perform and write 4-beat rhythm patterns containing ta (1/4 note), tee-tee (8th notes), ta-a (1/2 note), and sh (1/4 rest).
- If time, we will also play statues to Spring from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi to celebrate the beginning of the season.
2-D
- Today we will sing the round Frère Jacques.
- In this song, we will review the rhythm pattern tikka-tikka (four 16th notes together) and take note of the melodic pattern d-r-m-d.
- If time, we will also play statues to Spring from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi to celebrate the beginning of the season.
3-W
- Today we will perform and write 4-beat rhythm patterns containing ta (1/4 note), tee-tee (8th notes), ta-a (1/2 note), and sh (1/4 rest).
- If time, we will also play statues to Spring from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi to celebrate the beginning of the season.
4-H
- Today we will learn to sing the round Ding Dong Diggidiggi Dong, reviewing the 16th notes in the process.
- We will play some games to review rhythm patterns on MusicplayOnline | Online Resources for Elementary Music Teachers
- If time, we will also play statues to Spring from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi to celebrate the beginning of the season.
4/5-D
- Today we will continue learning about Dixieland Jazz using a video and worksheet with listening examples.
- If time, we will also play statues to Spring from The Four Seasons by Vivaldi to celebrate the beginning of the season.
5-A
- Today we will continue playing the ukulele's open strings and learning their names.
- We will begin placing our fingers along the fretboard.