Family of Instruments
Objective: To inform students of the different families of instruments.
Month: November 2010
Slur, Ties and Phrases for lower brass instruments
Objective: Students will be able to slur at least two notes on either the trombone or the euphonium. Trombone slurs will be articulated with a “thoo.”
Lesson Ideas for Rainforest Unit
Contributor, Becky Settlemoir RAIN FOREST BOOKS BIG BOOKS 1. Rain Forest – Helen Cowcher 2. The Rain Forest – Scholastic Big Book Magazine 3. Life >>>
What’s Outside?
A study in what goes on at all of those businesses out in the real world.
Every Day Can Be Show-and-Tell
Even the most mundane objects to adults can be very interesting to elementary age children.
Travel to Another Planet
Let your kids decide where they want to go in the solar system, and then create an advertising campaign for it.
Staff As Teachers
The administrators and staff in your building are resources that are easily overlooked. Invite them over for a lesson.
Friday the 13th: That (un)Lucky Day
Activities for working with the number 13.
Pairing Different Grades
Simple activities to do if you can have two grade levels together, such as 2nd and 5th, for 30 minutes or so.
Seasonal Themes for Combining Younger and Older Grades
Put an older student with a younger one, in this self-esteem building exercise. Using a Thanksgiving theme, like “Write a story from the turkey’s point of view”, have the younger student tell the story, with the older writing it down.
How Do You Say Thanksgiving?
Briefly explore not-so-traditional holiday plans.
Calendars: Get Your Kids Organized
Ring in the new year with a calendar-making exercise.
Decision Making: Get Their Priorities Straight
With so many choices available, students need a firm foundation in wise decision making. This exercise helps them set priorities that are realistic and attainable, both individually and in groups.
Filing Early
Have your kids keep a “What’s Cool” file, of items clipped from newspapers and magazines, items that make them say, “wow, that’s neat.” And build >>>
Kids Listless? Give Them Lists.
To help students recognize lists, and practice assembling one for their own use.