Musical activities: Move to the uneven feel of 5/8 meter (1-2-3-4-5). For reference, print the song sheet with lyrics underscored. Pat lap on beat one saying, “Dee-dle, dee” (1-2-3) while lifting both hands up to nose height for a clap on beat four (4-5) saying, “doo, doo.” Repeat the movement above several times allowing the children to […]
Musical activities: Sing the song inserting each child’s name where indicated. Suggested accompaniment: piano, guitar, ukulele, tambourine or clapping hands Invite the children to clap, bounce or tap along, encouraging an active response to music. Model and observe spacing and consistent beat. Move about the circle making eye contact and waving to each child as […]
Musical activities: Sing this song a cappella. Roll hands around each other on section A (All around the cobbler’s…) On the lyric “Pop,” clap and lift popped hands high in the air. Begin clapping to the beat on section B, “A penny for a spool of thread…” On the lyric “Pop,” clap hands and lift […]
Musical activities: Move to the uneven feel of 5/8 meter (1-2-3-4-5). For reference, print the song sheet with lyrics underscored. Pat lap on beat one saying, “Dee-dle, dee” (1-2-3) while lifting both hands up to nose height for a clap on beat four (4-5) saying, “doo, doo.” Repeat the movement above several times, allowing the children to feel […]
Musical activities: Stand up. Turn on Twist, bounce, fly, spin, dance, etc., into the lyrics. Use one large movement throughout an entire verse. Variations: large movement. Use movements requiring the entire body responding to both macrobeat and microbeat. Watch the children during the movements. They will adjust what they are doing to their capabilities. Gather […]
Musical activities: Distribute instruments and Tap to the macrobeat throughout one repetition of the song. Tap to the microbeat on the repeat. Continue using finger cymbal variations such as tapping knees, head, floor or head etc. Observe the children’s use of spacing. Be sure to model proper spacing. Sing a cappella. Show the difference in […]
Musical activities: Lead the activity as in week 5. Audiate the dialogue. For example, say “the first one said” and silently think “oh my it’s getting late!”. The first time through, put one finger to your lips to remind the children to think instead of speak. Ignore mistakes as the children learn to do this. […]
Musical activities: Sing the song inserting each child’s name where indicated. Suggested accompaniment: piano, guitar, ukulele, tambourine or clapping hands Invite the children to clap, bounce or tap along, encouraging an active response to music. Model and observe spacing and consistent beat. Move about the circle making eye contact and waving to each child as […]
Musical activities: Sing a cappella while clapping your hands or sing accompanied with piano or guitar encouraging the children to sing along. Sway left and right while singing all of the children’s names where indicated.* Limited time? Sing goodbye to the boys, girls, teacher(s) and then into “So long, farewell, I enjoyed my time with […]
Musical activities: Place kitchen equipment in the center of the circle. Ask a volunteer to choose and decide how to use it to make music. Ask for a volunteer to find another way to play the same item. Repeat if time. Remind the children of the found sounds games you have played, pointing out that […]