Weekly Review 1/27-1/31

Our first grade students continued to work on their listening map.We also celebrated Ground Hog Day with a fun song and activity.  They learned all about Punxatawny Phil, the groundhog who looks for his shadow every February 2nd.   Then, students learned a groundhog song called, "Time to Wake Up Sleepy Groundhog."  One child was selected to be the groundhog to be in the center of the circle.  Following the beat of the song, the other students walk around the groundhog while singing.  At the end of the song the groundhog puts his/her head up and names the first person that he or she sees. That new friend becomes the next groundhog! We will continue to play this game next week!

The second grade students have been learning about the four main instrument families, and this week they started to learn about the Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra.  The piece was composed by Benjamin Britten, a famous English composer, in 1946.   It was written to help teach children about the instruments of the orchestra.  The second graders played an interactive Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra game in class- it is a listening activity that takes you on a safari adventure as you visit the four instrument families and unlock each of their games.

Third grade students are anxiously waiting to receive their recorders next week. Each third grade student will take their music test on Tuesday or Wednesday. Make sure you study but PLEASE do not stress out over it!

Our fourth and fifth grade students are on their second week of learning the Ukulele. We reviewed the a-minor chord and C chord. We added two more chords this week- F chord and C chord. Here are some of our students performing, n "Stay With Me" which uses the C and F chord.

Have a wonderful weekend and enjoy the SUPERBOWL!!