Grade 2
I will post activities every second day. You can explore these at any time.
I hope you can have fun enjoying music with your family!
If you are looking for another way to enjoy music at home (or in the car...), check out this podcast for kids.
January 26,27 & 28th
I have enjoyed seeing many of you during your class meetings this week! I still have a few classes to visit so if I haven't seen you yet, I will very soon!
The remainder of the week will be an opportunity to learn about and celebrate Chinese and Lunar New Year. This year the celebration starts on February 1st and will mark the beginning of the year of the tiger!
(I have included lots of choices. Choose as many as you wish.)
Click on the pictures below to explore about Lunar New Year.
Student Code: s980970
(Hint: If the links don't take you right to the song, go to musicplayonline.com, login as a student using the code above. Put Lunar New Year in the search bar and it should take you to that unit)
Gong Xi Gong Xi
Try singing along. you could use a scarf or a ribbon to move with the music.
Chinese New Year Rondo
Sing along. You could add a percussion instrument.
Animals of the Zodiac
Can you make the animal sounds? Maybe you can make and action for each one.
Chinese Lion Dance
Watch the video of the Lion Dance.
January 24 & 25th
I hope everyone had a great weekend. I am excited because I will be dropping into your class meeting one day this week. I can't wait to see you!
I hope you enjoy today's activities all about a piece of music called Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saens. Each song in this piece is about a different animal.
(You don't have to do everything. Just what works for you.)
Listen to Carnival of the Animals
(Short version)
Listen to Carnival of the Animals
(Longer version)
Get ready to move with two of my favorite songs from Carnival of the Animals.
You will need a scarf or ribbon. There is also a place to use your homemade instrument!
If you don't have these things, that's ok. Get creative or use body percussion.
Aquarium
This one makes me think of fish swimming in the water.
Fossils
Can you hear the melody played on dinosaur bones?
Tortoises
Try playing along with the rhythms.
Maybe you can use your homemade instrument!
Is this song largo or presto?
January 20 & 21st
It's the end of another week. I hope it was a good one. Are you are finding time to get outside and play? I have been enjoying going for a walk after school most days. Sometimes it's a pretty short walk when it's very cold but the fresh air feels great!
We are going to learn two new music words today - presto and largo.
How about your homemade instruments? Have you come up with any interesting ideas? Continue working on those and you know I love to see photos (or videos) of your creations! sswhite@cloud.edu.pe.ca
(You don't have to do everything. Just what works for you.)
The Music Show
Watch this video to learn two new music words. Presto and Largo.
Hint: They tell us about the tempo (speed) of the music.
Tony Chestnut
This song starts largo and ends presto!
Try the actions! It may take a little practice!
(Click on the picture for the song. Student Code:s980970)
Homemade Instruments
Can you make your own homemade instrument? Maybe you make a drum, or shakers?? What do you have at home that you can use?
This challenge may take a few days to complete.
Rainstick.mp4This video shows you a rainstick that I made at home.
Virtual Piano
Click on the picture to have fun exploring the virtual piano.
Virtual Drumset
Click on the picture to have fun exploring the virtual drumset.
January 18 & 19th
Hi Everyone! I miss you all!!
Today I have posted a song by one of my favorite children's singers, Raffi.
There is also a challenge that you may work on for the remainder of the week.
(You don't have to do everything. Just what works for you.)
"Thanks A Lot" - Raffi
I love how this song reminds us to be thankful for the things around us.
The first video will teach you the sign language with this song.
In the second video, you can echo Raffi singing. Can you remember some of the sign language?
Homemade Instruments
Can you make your own homemade instrument? Maybe you make a drum, or shakers?? What do you have at home that you can use?
This challenge may take a few days to complete.
Rainstick.mp4This video shows you a rainstick that I made at home.
January 14 & 17th
I hope everyone is doing well. I miss seeing you at school.
Below are some more winter music activities to enjoy at home. I hope you are having fun making music with your family! Thanks to the students who sent me their art inspired my music pieces! I love seeing your work!
(You don't have to do everything. Just what works for you.)
I bet a lot of you have been out sledding the last few days!
Try this song about sledding. Can you do the actions with someone in your family?
Rhythm Playalong
Find something at home you could use as a percussion instrument. (Tap pencils, wooden spoons, dish with popcorn kernels...)
Play the rhythms along with this video.
January 12 & 13th
Brr....it's been cold!! I hope you are cozy and warm.
Below are a few new activities you can try. Do you like to draw? I have included an art activity that I hope you enjoy. (You don't have to do everything. Just what works for you.)
Sing Along - I found this beautiful new song about winter. Can you sing along and try the actions?
Art Inspired by Music- I challenge you to create a piece of art inspired by listening to a piece of music.
Start by listening to one of the songs below. You may listen with your eyes closed. What do you see? Does it tell a story? Do you see a picture? (One of those songs reminds me of the snowstorm we had last weekend!)
Listen again and start creating your piece of art. You can use crayons, pencil crayons, markers, paints, play-doh.....
I would love to see what you create! Send a photo to sswhite@cloud.edu.pe.ca
Let's Get Moving!
Try this rhythm play along. Can you add movement with the rhythms?
(Jump, Hop, Clap, pat, etc.)
January 10 & 11th
Winter weather arrived over the weekend! I hope you were able to get outside and enjoy the new snow.
Please enjoy some snow themed music activities over the next couple of days.(You don't have to do everything. Just what works for you)
Reminder, the access code for Musicplay Online is: s980970
Click on the picture to sing "Snowman Joe".
Click on the picture to move with "Snowman Joe".
Click on the picture to play "Up, Down, Same" game.
Bonus: Can you play "Snowman Joe" on the virtual boomwhackers? Hint: Start with the lowest note.
If you are having problems viewing the videos, you may want to try on another device where you are not logged into a student Cloud account.
Here is another video that you could watch instead:
Print and color the sheet linked to the picture above. Notice how the colors match the boomwhackers? That might help you play 'Snowman Joe".
"Get Yo Body Movin'"
Click on the picture and enjoy dancing with your family!
Music Maker Game
Have exploring making your own music!
January 6 & 7th
Today's activities will take you to the Musicplay Online site.
You will need to login as a student. Access Code is: s980970
Review Song- Do you remember "Sam The Robot Man"? While you listen, walk to the beat like a robot.
Movement - "The Jiggles". Listen to this song. The words of the song tell you how to move. Have fun!
Explore - Have fun making music on the virtual xylophone!