DIGITAL LEARNING

Pick an instrument or something like an instrument (I used a plastic egg with rice inside and the next time I used a plastic bucket and wooden spoons.  Have fun playing “Brave”  by Sara Barielles.  The FORM is ABCAB(bridge)BC.  Get different family members to play different parts.  Kindergarten and 1st graders - Play the steady beat.  Create your own rhythms!!!

Movement activity "Darth Strong"

Grab a scarf, a dishtowel, or even a washcloth and move along with Darth.  Move musically and notice when he changes hands and the levels (below the knees, over head).

Grab a bucket or a plastic bowl and play the rhythms along with this Star wars theme!

ALL STUDENTS - Check out these awesome instrument demonstrations from our own ALABAMA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA.  If you would like to ask them questions, please email questions to Mrs. Donaldson by Friday!

Drummer Hoff Read-a-loud using Novel Effects App.

Drummer Hoff Rhythm Lesson

So excited to share this Quaver Sing-a-Long playlist.  Some of our favorite songs like You-nique are included!!!  Have you created YOUR Quaver login yet?  Check out the LINKS section!  Parents please let me know if you need help.

Boys and Girls, I used the app Novel Effect and it adds sound effects as you read.  It is a free  app and I have loved using it with books!  More to come!

Kindergarten and 1st graders, I hope you like Chicka Chicka Boom Boom!!!  I love the effects from the Novel Effects App!

2nd and 3rd Graders I thought you would like the sound effects for Zin Zin Zin a Violin!  Also, listen for what groups of performers are called (solo, quartet, septet, chamber group, and orchestra).