Remote Learning for Elementary Music 

EXTENSION LESSONS-

Every day is a good opportunity to continue growing as a musician. Every day is a good opportunity to strengthen your body.

Listening, composing, creating, playing instruments and learning about composers are all great ways to keep your music learning muscles growing strong. 

• Choose one activity from this menu each day:

• Listen silently for 2 minutes (or more!) to the sounds in your home or outside. Make a list of all the sounds you hear. When you listen, think about the ways that music is all around us. 

• Make a list of your favorite songs. What makes you love a song? What music qualities does it have that makes you enjoy it?

• Ask your caring adult for a few sturdy pots & pans two spoons. Create some interesting rhythms by tapping long and short sounds in different combinations. 

• Write a short song about a favorite topic! Sing  it for a family member, a neighbor, or even a pet. 

• Sing a song you’ve been learning in music class. Practice it in front of a mirror and check to see if your face is being expressive! Great musicians use their face to convey the message of the song. 

• Write a review of your favorite animated show with music.

• Create a dance for your favorite song. Use different movements for the different parts of the song (eg. chorus, refrain, bridge)

• Make a playlist for your best friend. What songs would cheer them up on a rainy day? What songs would inspire them? 

• Create an illustration (picture)  for your favorite song.

• Try one of the links listed below for additional challenges and musical adventures/lesson