by Jennifer | Feb 22, 2017 | circle games, composing cards, do re mi, Melody, solfege manipulatives
The Closet Key is a classic. The tune is catchy, the rhythms are mostly simple, and kids love keys (keys = locked doors/mystery). Even as an adult, I see old skeleton keys, and I can’t help but wonder what they go to. Maybe they go to a locked treasure chest...
by Jennifer | Feb 15, 2017 | boomwhackers, folk dance, Movement, orff, pitched percussion, ukulele, Uncategorized, Uncategorized
Maybe I’m being a little too optimistic with this song choice, but I can’t help it. I’m ready for spring! I’m ready to feel the sun on my face. I’m ready to see something other than cloudy skies and leafless trees. I’m ready to...
by Jennifer | Feb 8, 2017 | art music, Bizet, dynamics, Movement, tempo, Uncategorized, Uncategorized
If you’ve been following my blog for a while, then you know that I like to feature lesson ideas that incorporate art music. Today’s featured piece is Les Toréadors by Bizet. TEMPO I love the feel of steady beat in this piece. It makes me want to get up and...
by Jennifer | Feb 3, 2017 | small goals, Uncategorized, Uncategorized
If you’re new to my blog, welcome! Every month I write a post about my small goals. Then, I reflect on those goals the following month, to see which ones stuck. Last month I achieved all of my goals, except for one, which I will be finishing up today. Like many...
by Jennifer | Feb 1, 2017 | body percussion, folk dance, Movement, rhythm, Uncategorized, Uncategorized
FOLK DANCE I love starting lessons with movement. Students internalize new melodies and rhythms without realizing that it’s happening. It’s learning in disguise, which is the best kind! The following is the suggested dance from the Kodály Center....
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