Kinderstart, Kindergarten and First Grade
Distance Learning Packet For Elementary Music
Dear Boys and Girls, Parents or Guardians:
Email information:
Mr. Sawyer at [email protected]
Lessons will be posted weekly. No work needs to be returned. Happy to explain anything that doesn't make sense just email me at the address below. Please tell me whose class you are in and what school.
Please know we are thinking of you all and your families. We miss you all and hope we get to see you soon.
Distance Learning Packet For Elementary Music
Dear Boys and Girls, Parents or Guardians:
Email information:
Mr. Sawyer at [email protected]
Lessons will be posted weekly. No work needs to be returned. Happy to explain anything that doesn't make sense just email me at the address below. Please tell me whose class you are in and what school.
Please know we are thinking of you all and your families. We miss you all and hope we get to see you soon.
Week #7 November 2-November 6
Listening
Here's "Over the River and Through the Woods." This is a classic Thanksgiving song since the mid 1800s. Listen and try to learn the words.
Here's "Over the River and Through the Woods." This is a classic Thanksgiving song since the mid 1800s. Listen and try to learn the words.
Moving
Try to do the Turkey Hokey Pokey.
Try to do the Turkey Hokey Pokey.
Singing
Today we are learning "Shoo Turkey Shoo." Your job is to answer the teacher with good manners- "Yes Ma'am" then shoo the Turkey.
Today we are learning "Shoo Turkey Shoo." Your job is to answer the teacher with good manners- "Yes Ma'am" then shoo the Turkey.
Week #6 October 26-October 30
Listening
This week's Halloween listening is the very scary "Night on Bald Mountain" written by Russian composer Mussorgsky. This long song is about the Devil having a party with ghosts and spirits on the top of a mountain on Halloween.
This week's Halloween listening is the very scary "Night on Bald Mountain" written by Russian composer Mussorgsky. This long song is about the Devil having a party with ghosts and spirits on the top of a mountain on Halloween.
Moving
Before playing this week's game, ask permission and don't break any furniture!!! The Floor is Lava!!!!
Before playing this week's game, ask permission and don't break any furniture!!! The Floor is Lava!!!!
Singing
Sing along with "Five Little Pumpkins Sitting on a Gate"
Sing along with "Five Little Pumpkins Sitting on a Gate"
Week #5 October 19-October 23
Listening
Mickey Mouse is in this week's listening- "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." This music was composed by Frenchman Paul Dukas.
Mickey Mouse is in this week's listening- "The Sorcerer's Apprentice." This music was composed by Frenchman Paul Dukas.
Moving
Have fun moving to this Halloween game! This is the "Halloween Dance and Freeze!!"
Have fun moving to this Halloween game! This is the "Halloween Dance and Freeze!!"
Playing
Play these two Halloween guessing games.
Play these two Halloween guessing games.
Singing
This week we have a scary monster song! Sing Go Away Scary Monsters!
This week we have a scary monster song! Sing Go Away Scary Monsters!
Week #4 October 12-October 16
Listening
This is "Hall of the Mountain King" by Edvard Grieg. This song is a spooky piece of Program Music (Music with a story). The story is explained in the cartoon and the song begins when the trolls carry Peer down to the Hall of the Mountain King. This song comes from Norway. Can you look up Norway on a map and find out how far north it is??
This is "Hall of the Mountain King" by Edvard Grieg. This song is a spooky piece of Program Music (Music with a story). The story is explained in the cartoon and the song begins when the trolls carry Peer down to the Hall of the Mountain King. This song comes from Norway. Can you look up Norway on a map and find out how far north it is??
Moving
Have fun moving to this Halloween game! This is the "Halloween Stomp!!"
Have fun moving to this Halloween game! This is the "Halloween Stomp!!"
Playing
One of our favorite Echo games is "Looking for Dracula." This week we played it in class and you can echo it at home.
One of our favorite Echo games is "Looking for Dracula." This week we played it in class and you can echo it at home.
Singing
Every Halloween another of our favorite songs is the "Vampire Wedding." The words are on the screen. If you don't want to see them kiss, close your eyes at the end!!
Every Halloween another of our favorite songs is the "Vampire Wedding." The words are on the screen. If you don't want to see them kiss, close your eyes at the end!!
Week #3 October 5-October 9
Listening
Let's start by listening to music. This is "Danse Macbre" by Saint-Seans. This song is a spooky piece of Program Music (Music with a story). The story is that on Halloween night at midnight, the Grim Reaper plays his violin in the graveyard and the skeletons rise from their graves to dance. The skeletons are only allowed out of their graves on this 1 night of the year. The skeletons do their best dances hoping that the Grim Reaper will turn them back to humans for this 1 magical night. The Grim reaper's spell is interrupted by the sun rise. All the skeletons must return to their graves by sunrise or be turned to dust!!
Let's start by listening to music. This is "Danse Macbre" by Saint-Seans. This song is a spooky piece of Program Music (Music with a story). The story is that on Halloween night at midnight, the Grim Reaper plays his violin in the graveyard and the skeletons rise from their graves to dance. The skeletons are only allowed out of their graves on this 1 night of the year. The skeletons do their best dances hoping that the Grim Reaper will turn them back to humans for this 1 magical night. The Grim reaper's spell is interrupted by the sun rise. All the skeletons must return to their graves by sunrise or be turned to dust!!
Moving
Have fun moving to this Halloween game!
Have fun moving to this Halloween game!
Singing
Every Halloween one of our favorite songs is the "Five Little Pumpkins."
Every Halloween one of our favorite songs is the "Five Little Pumpkins."
Playing
We love to play the Halloween Freeze game. Do you think your dog or cat can play this game?
We love to play the Halloween Freeze game. Do you think your dog or cat can play this game?
Week #2 September 28-October 2
Listening
Let's start by listening to music. This is "William Tell Overture" by Rossini. This song has been in many cartoons, movies, and t.v. shows. It is often used as music for "Chase" scenes. Does it make you feel like running?
Let's start by listening to music. This is "William Tell Overture" by Rossini. This song has been in many cartoons, movies, and t.v. shows. It is often used as music for "Chase" scenes. Does it make you feel like running?
Moving
Moving to music is fun with the story "Giraffes Can't Dance."
Moving to music is fun with the story "Giraffes Can't Dance."
Singing
Singing and spelling. Bingo is a classic. Which means its a song that people love to sing every year.
Singing and spelling. Bingo is a classic. Which means its a song that people love to sing every year.
Playing
Naughty Kitty Cat is a new game this week. Listen to the music teacher on the video explain the rules.
Naughty Kitty Cat is a new game this week. Listen to the music teacher on the video explain the rules.
Week #1 September 21-25
Listening
Let's start by listening to music. This is "Spring" by ViValdi. See if you can hear the birds singing in this happy music. If you listen you might hear a spring thunder storm.
Moving
Moving to music is a great way to improve your mood. See if you can do all the different moves in this video, but watch where you are going!
Moving to music is a great way to improve your mood. See if you can do all the different moves in this video, but watch where you are going!
Singing
Singing can really change your mood. This is a great song to sing when you are worried. It is called "3 Little Birds." This kind of music is called Reggae and comes from Jamaica.
Singing can really change your mood. This is a great song to sing when you are worried. It is called "3 Little Birds." This kind of music is called Reggae and comes from Jamaica.
Playing
One of our favorite games is the Apple Tree Game. Two people start as the tree and everybody else is in the circle. Sing the song and don't get caught or you will be added to the tree. Play until you get tired or the tree "wins."
One of our favorite games is the Apple Tree Game. Two people start as the tree and everybody else is in the circle. Sing the song and don't get caught or you will be added to the tree. Play until you get tired or the tree "wins."