Wednesday, October 17, 2018

Week of October 15






Our PreK Music Makers


Having fun with Halloween!

Our PreK class has been having all sorts of fun learning Halloween songs, chants and playing Halloween singing games.  We have been working on our Five Little Pumpkins song and have added instrumental sound effects.  We have been practicing and taking turns listening for our cues to add the sound effects to our song.  This is an important skill as part of a musical ensemble.  
Check out our 5 Little Pumpkins video below and ask your child to teach you the song!





Our Nursery Music Makers

Our Nursery class is continuing to enjoy the songs from our Music Together Fiddle Collection.  Over the last couple of weeks we were introduced to four new songs/ chants: Sounds of Fall, Walking Song,  Can You Do This? and Going to Boston.  Check out our Sounds of Fall video below.

We had lots of fun with the vocal exploration at the end of this chant!

Music Together at Home

Music time at home can be anytime during your day.  Have fun with the Music Together Fiddle Collection throughout your day. While preparing dinner, you and your child can sing together and use kitchen utensils as rhythm instruments (try Sweet Potato and No More Pie) .  Bath time is a great time for songs and chants, and bedtime is perfect for lullabies like Shenandoah and Shady Grove. 
  
The video below is a great example of how to incorporate music throughout your day! The Nursery class was introduced to Can You Do This? this week.






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