Explore dimensions of voice in the world of felines.
When Cats Shout
Explore sound in the feline world.
Song Theme: animals
One, Two, 345 -Fish Alive!
A fishy tale focusing on beat and rhythm.
Chants are a great way to focus on rhythm and beat. The mp4 teaches this fishy tale in progressive steps. Once learned, try dividing the class –half taking the part of leader, half doing the echoes.
Old MacDonald’s Farm
A familiar song for comfort in a new Grade 1 experience.
Include a few comfort songs from kindergarten to take the edges off a very new Grade 1 experience for students. Any animal may be included with its own sound —singing the repetitive “e-i-e-i-o” as staccato teaches a new musical concept.
Follow The Leader
Geese, sheep, ants –what kind of line will you be in?
Walk to a sprightly beat while adding additional body movements. Photos on the mp4 could make for an interesting classroom discussion about just what kind of line students usually follow —geese, sheep? Add a few hand drums or other percussion on the beat.