Ms. McMillan's Music Class

  UPCOMING DATES Performing Arts Club @ Lunch -  Thursday, December 4th  Winter Concert -  Thursday, December 11th  (daytime and evening performances - more information to come) TO SUPPORT LEARNING WHILE SWIRLING AROUND IN YOUR LIVES WITH KIDS: SING together while listening to music at home and in the car. Singing provides us with opportunities to create bonds and build relationships. Also, by singing with kids in a way that creates fun and connection, you are modelling confidence while doing something that can provide immense joy. Singing, in its beautiful simplicity, has the power to make you and those around you feel so good.  LEARNING INTENTION LEGEND ( Blue  =  Kindergarten ,  Green  =  1 / 2 ,  Purple  =  3 / 4 ,  Red  =  5 / 6 ) -I can move to beat in music through walking, running and jumping. -I can differentiate singing and speaking voices. Kindergarten learned new songs this week to reinforce...

UPCOMING DATES Performing Arts Club @ Lunch -  Thursday, November 27th  Parent Teacher Conferences -  Thursday, November 27th  Winter Concert -  Thursday, December 11th  (daytime and evening performances - more information to come) TO SUPPORT LEARNING WHILE SWIRLING AROUND IN YOUR LIVES WITH KIDS: HUM along to your favourite songs. Did you know that humming activates all the right stuff to support resonance and beautiful tone in your singing voice? It's also fun! Continue to encourage resiliency with your kids. Everyone experiences frustration when learning and trying things for the first time. Teach kids to be graceful with themselves while learning new skills in all facets of their lives. Gently remind them to keep trying! LEARNING INTENTION LEGEND ( Blue  =  Kindergarten ,  Green  =  1 / 2 ,  Purple  =  3 / 4 ,  Red  =  5 / 6 ) K missed this week  - we will resume our music fun next week.  ...

  UPCOMING DATES Thursday, November 20th - Performing Arts Club @ Lunch (runs every Thursday) Thursday, December 11th - Winter Concert (daytime and evening performances - more information to come) TO SUPPORT LEARNING WHILE SWIRLING AROUND IN YOUR LIVES WITH KIDS: HUM along to your favourite songs. Did you know that humming activates all the right stuff to support resonance and beautiful tone in your singing voice? It's also fun (or maybe this is totally subjective). Continue to encourage resiliency with your kids. Everyone experiences frustration when learning and trying things for the first time. Teach kids to be graceful with themselves while learning new skills in all facets of their lives. Gently remind them to keep trying! LEARNING INTENTION LEGEND ( Blue  =  Kindergarten ,  Green  =  1 / 2 ,  Purple  =  3 / 4 ,  Red  =  5 / 6 ) K missed this week - we will resume our music fun next week.  -I can identify like and un...

UPCOMING DATES Thursday, November 13th - Performing Arts Club @ Lunch (runs every Thursday) Thursday, December 11th - Winter Concert (daytime and evening performances - more information to come) WELCOME BACK! I've thoroughly enjoyed reconnecting with all of the musically talented friends at TRS these past few days.  TO SUPPORT LEARNING WHILE SWIRLING AROUND IN YOUR LIVES WITH KIDS: Encourage resiliency and perseverance in all things. Everyone experiences frustration when learning and trying things for the first time. Music can be especially frustrating because it requires focus, patience and practice. Teach kids to be graceful with themselves while learning new skills in all facets of their lives. Gently remind them to keep trying! 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...