September 15 - 19 (Music Week 3)

 Learning Intention Legend (Blue = Kindergarten, Green = 1 / 2, Purple = 3 / 4, Red = 5 / 6)

-I can demonstrate steady beat through movement.

-I can differentiate speaking from singing voices.

Students performed action songs and kept beat on different parts of their bodies while singing this week. We created a variety of movement for 'Hey! Hey! Look at me!' and sang about Pete the Cat's white shoes. 

-I can play a steady beat using rhythm instruments.

-I can perform simple action songs and singing games. 

Grade 1 and 2 students performed a variety of silly action songs this week including Herman the Worm and Aikendrum. Students demonstrated beat awareness, playing shakers, drums and sticks while singing. We will continue steady beat accompaniment next week with other classroom instruments. 

-I can identify repetition and contrast; use awareness of patterns to sing and play from a musical staff.

-I can demonstrate pitch awareness while singing.

Division 2 students reviewed absolute note names and strategies for sight singing this week. I encourage students to learn note name patterns of musical alphabet (ABCDEFABCDEF etc) to develop reading fluency. We will continue to practice singing and playing from the treble clef (G clef) to improve musical literacy; students are increasingly engaged in learning when they can read what they sing and play. We also revisited some favourite chanting and singing games this week during our music circles. Clapping games like the Game of the Silly Goose help to reinforce listening and beat awareness. Students must attend to the same beat to clap hands around the circle. 

-I can identify repetition and contrast; use awareness of patterns to sing and play from a musical staff.

-I can demonstrate pitch awareness while sight singing.

Division 2 students reviewed absolute note names and strategies for sight singing this week. I encourage students to learn note name patterns of musical alphabet (ABCDEFABCDEF etc) to develop reading fluency. We will continue to practice singing and playing from the treble clef (G clef) to improve musical literacy; students are increasingly engaged in learning when they can read what they sing and play. We also revisited some favourite chanting and singing games this week during our music circles. Clapping games like the Game of the Silly Goose help to reinforce listening and beat awareness. Students must attend to the same beat to clap hands around the circle. 

You can support students at home by discussing music that you listen to with your family. What music do your kids like? Can they identify which components of the music are appealing to them? Musical sensibilities are unique and personal and can provide excellent opportunities for very interesting conversations - especially with kids! 

Best wishes for a beautiful weekend.

Musically Yours, 

Mrs. M