All About Rhythm
We started out with a clapping game - Double This Double That. The kids had fun trying to learn the pattern and keep it going.
We talked about rhythm patterns and started making rhythm patterns with body rhythms.
We talked about note values - especially the half note, quarter note, eighth note and quarter rest. And then we practiced following written rhythms with rhythm sticks.
Finally, we used monster rhythm cards to create our own rhythm songs, which the kids got to bring home.
They also brought home their Aquarium pictures from last week. So, if you want to have some fun with them, find 'The Aquarium' from The Carnival of the Animals on youtube, and listen together while your child describes what they drew from the song. :)
Manchester, NH based fine arts program for homeschool students
