Kindergarten Music Class


Being a kindergarten music teacher for one hour sure goes by rather quickly. It is so much fun and truly rewarding to be with five year olds. There is lots of work in preparing for the upcoming day each week. The children look forward to our time of being together, learning all about music.

Music Lesson Plan

I usually begin the rhythm and music class with a type of story-telling gesture. I start with saying, “Good morning class.” The response is usually a typical reply, “Good morning Mrs. Rogers.” When I tell them I’m going to step outside and come back in with my teacher face on and try it again, that’s when I know I have their attention and cooperation. Children are so flexible when you change the variables and come back in with a quiet greeting, or a loud one. They will definitely copy you with their response most enthusiastically!

Music Talking Points:

1. What Is Music?
2. What Is Rhythm?
 
I begin by explaining that music is like reading notes not letters. We talk about music being on the radio and a CD. You hear music in bands and orchestras. One boy wanted to add to the discussion that he hears music when the birds sing, while another little girl added that her Dad plays music on the TV.
After awhile, I introduce that music is like your heart beating and that some notes are played slower than others. It is at this point that I go over to the piano or keyboard and play a few songs that the children are familiar with that are examples of a slow song, like Away In The Manger. We move on to fast songs such as Pop! Goes the Weasel and Yankee Doodle. Then we march in a circle to The Wheels on the Bus and London Bridges. There are tons of children’s songs available for your use on the internet. 

It is at this point that I begin to talk in depth about teaching young people the music notes. We name the notes, talk about how many beats correspond to that particular note and then we practice clapping. So, within the first part of the hour, the kids have some introduction to a Quarter Note, being a black note that receives one count. Then, we have the Half Note, being a white note that receives 2 beats. The children learn patience in pausing and holding a note for a longer count. Finally, we move on to the whole note that is held 4 counts.

Kindergarten Music Activities

We review by clapping. Then we go into the rhythm box and pullout the sticks. The class learns to click the beats with the rhythm sticks to Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star. You can find the chords to the song at Storytime Songs.com Again, there are so many great songs to choose from. If we have time, we move on to other rhythm instruments. The children enjoy the triangle, bells, wooden block, spoons, the tambourine, shakers, flutes and kazoos. Basically, anything loud and fast! 

I Spy Whole Notes-Pretend Magnifying Glass


Kindergarten Music Game

Towards the end of the hour, I enjoy introducing the children to a music game. We played “I Spy The Whole Note” with pretend magnifying glasses. I like to place flash cards around the room and have the children close their eyes. On the count of three, the flash cards are turned over, with eyes opened the kids begin their search for what a whole note looks like. It’s fun to teach at a kindergarten music class!

Teacher Treats
 Just placing a few vanilla wafers into a baggie with some type of paper with music signs stapled as a topper is so easy and quick to do!


What are you making with your kiddos? You might want to stop by and visit some other great blogs for ideas to share with the little peeps! 

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International Talk Like a Pirate Day!


Photo Credit: Vintage Teacher




Mellow Yellow Monday (I took this pic of a building. Reminds me of a pirates hang out.)

Talk Like a Pirate is a holiday! Barefoot Books has some great reading choices on children's books!
#1 Set sail with this band of buccaneers!
Sing-along high energy song. A must for every pre-school, daycare and kindergarten class; educational, too!

Travel the high seas with a lively band of buccaneers as they enjoy a melodic adventure aboard their galleon. Includes fun information about historical pirates, pirates around the world, and even a helpful chart naming the parts of a ship. Book with CD editions include song sung by Mark Collins.

Ages 3 to 7 years
Written By: Oscar Seaworthy
Illustrated By: Debbie Harter
Sung By: Mark Collins

Hardcover with CD $16.99 http://ladyd.barefootbooks.com


#2 Paperback Sticker Book $5.99

My grandsons love stickers. So much fun!

Get started on some piratical activities in this sea-based book. Puzzles, games, coloring, and word searches are supplemented by a full-spread sticker sheet, with reusable stickers.


Ages 3 to 7 years
Written By: Oscar Seaworthy
Illustrated By: Debbie Harter

#3 Paperback with Story CD $15.99
 I say,  these are great pirate stories from different countries. So much to learn!

Set sail with seven piratical tales brimming with adventure in this collection drawn from sources around the world. From mysterious and spooky to friendly and funny, the tales emphasize the qualities of bravery, imagination and compassion. Book with CD editions include stories read by Richard Hope.


Ages 4 to 9 years
Retold By: Richard Walker
Illustrated By: Olwyn Whelan
Narrated By: Richard Hope

Hardcover with Story CD $19.99 http://ladyd.barefootbooks.com

#4 Treasure Island: A Classic
#5 Pirate Pete

Other Barefoot Products
Pirates 100 Piece Puzzle $16.99

Raise the sails and stay the course with this colorful pirate ship puzzle. The 100 pieces come together to form a scene from The Barefoot Book of Pirates, and are stored in a colorful, keepsake tin box.


Ages 5 to 10 years
Illustrated By: Olwyn Whelan
Produced By: Mudpuppy Press

Little Pirates Gift Set

Set sail with this merry crew and enjoy all sorts of pirate fun with the hardcover edition of Port Side Pirates! with music CD, the paperback edition of Pirates Fun Activities and a Macaw Finger Puppet - all packaged in an eco-friendly, reusable green tote bag with gift tag.

Ages 3 to 7 years 

Finger Puppet $8.99

Teach this brightly colored parrot how to talk! This finger puppet is two and a half inches long and is sure to be a hit with younger fans of our pirate themed books.

Ages 3 to 8 years
Produced By: Folkmanis 

Here are some 'Pirate Jokes' for you to share on International Talk Like A Pirate Day.
Credit: Vintage Teacher

Q. How much does it cost a pirate to get earrings?
A. A Buccaneer! 

Q. What is a pirates favorite kind of cookie? 
A. Ships Ahoy! 

Q. What do pirates like to eat? 
A. BARRRRbecue! 

Q. Why are pirates so mean? 
A. I don't know, they just ARRRRe! 

Q. How much did the pirate pay for his peg leg and hook? 
A. An arm and a leg! 

Q. Why didn't the pirate get hungry on the desert island? 
A. Because of all the sand which is there! 

Q. Why do pirates carry a bar of soap? 
A. So, if they are shipwrecked they can wash themselves to shore! 

Q. What do you get when you cross a pie and a rat? 
A. A Pie Rat! 

Q. Why did the pirate's phone go beep, beep, beep? 
A. Because he left it off the hook! 

Q. What's a pirates favorite color? 
A. Depends on the pirate! 

Q:  Why does it take pirate's so long to learn the alphabet?
A:  Because they get stuck at "C"!

Q:  What is a pirate's girlfriend called?
A:  Peggy

Q:  Why couldn't the pirate play cards?
A:  He was setting on the deck.

Knock knock!  Who's there?  Turner.  Turner who?  Turner round there is a pirate behind you.

Q:  What hook can't you hang your clothes on?
A:  Captain Hook!

Q:  What is a pirate's favorite kind of music?
A:  Arrr and B!

Q:  What do you call a pirate with two arms and two legs?
A;  A rookie!

Q:  Why was the pirate drafted first into the NBA?
A:  He had an awesome hook shot!

Pirate Jokes are from Olive Kids.com and Party Ideas Parade.com

Pirate Theme Activities:

1. Hand Hooks, Eye Patches and Buccaneer Hats
http://stepbystepcc.com/pirate.html

2. Pirate Flag and Compass
http://www.atozkidsstuff.com/pirates.html

3. Over The Deep Blue Sea
http://answers.yahoo.com 

'OVER THE DEEP BLUE SEA''
When I was one I'd just begun, the day I went to sea :
I jumped aboard a pirate ship
And the Captain said to me,
"We're going this way, that way, forwards, backwards,
Over the Irish Sea.
A bottle of rum to warm me tum,
And that's the life for me,"
Da, da, da,da,
Da, da, da,

When I was two I lost my shoe the day I went to sea,

I jumped aboard a pirate ship
And the Captain said to me,
"We're going this way, that way, forwards, backwards,
Over the Irish Sea.
A bottle of rum to warm me tum,
And that's the life for me,"
Da, da, da,da,
Da, da, da,

When I was three I skinned my knee.....


When I was four I locked the door.....


When I was five I was just alive..........


When I was six I brought some sticks...


When I was seven I came from Devon....


When I was eight I was almost late.....


When I was nine I walked the line .......


When I was ten I started again, the day i went to sea,

I jumped aboard a pirate ship
And the Captain said to me,
"We're going this way, that way, forwards, backwards,
Over the Irish Sea.
A bottle of rum to warm me tum,
And that's the life for me,"
Da, da, da,da,
Da, da, da.........

(Instead of the rum part, we say "some chewing gum goes on my tongue)

Here are the actions:

When I was one (indicate number by raising finger(s) for each verse)

I'd just begun, the day I went to sea :
I jumped aboard a pirate ship ("jump" - whether standing or seated!)
And the Captain said to me,
"We're going this way, that way, forwards, backwards, (rock body to one side and then the other then forwards and backwards)
Over the Irish Sea (indicate "Over" motion with hand)
A bottle of rum to warm me tum, (take swig from imaginary bottle then rub stomach)
And that's the life for me," (slap thigh theatrically on the word "that's" as a pantomime Principal Boy would.)
Da, da, da,da,
Da, da, da,


Today’s pirates are going to use a treasure that’s buried deep inside–their voices! The tune is Head and Shoulders, Knees and Toes. The last line of each verse can be adapted for lots of different pirate actions. Let the kids think of some, too.

Pirates sail on the deep blue sea, deep blue sea, deep blue sea.
Pirates sail on the deep blue sea.  Swab the deck.

Pirates sail on the deep blue sea, deep blue sea, deep blue sea.
Pirates sail on the deep blue sea.  Bury some treasure.

Pirates sail on the deep blue sea, deep blue sea, deep blue sea.
Pirates sail on the deep blue sea.  Hoist the Jolly Roger.

Pirates sail on the deep blue sea, deep blue sea, deep blue sea.
Pirates sail on the deep blue sea.  Walk the plank.

Songs are an effective tool for various skills including auditory memory, careful listening, vocabulary, rhythm, patterning, language, voice expression and more. Singing can help kids practice patience when having to wait or give them something to do rather than be bored. It’s a good strategy to use for self-regulation and can be calming or energizing. Open up the treasure trunk and let your voices shine. Credit: http://123kindergarten.com





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Pancakes with Berry Butter


Paperback for Ages 4-10


Mama Panya's Pancakes

This story is set in rural Kenya, but the message is universal. If you give, you will get back. I love this one!

A Village Tale from Kenya

Glimpse into a Kenyan village with the story of Mama Panya and Adika’s market day, and learn an important lesson about community and the rewards of sharing. Includes a helpful map, facts about Kenya, Kiswahili greetings, and even an easy-to-make pancake recipe.

For Ages 4 to 10 years
Written By: Rich Chamberlin, Mary Chamberlin
Illustrated By: Julia Cairns

Eric Carle, author and illustrator
Pancakes, Pancakes!

The barnyard rooster crows and Jack wakes up -- hungry, of course! What does he want for breakfast? A big pancake! But first, Jack's mother needs flour from the mill, an egg from the black hen, milk from the spotted cow, butter churned from fresh cream, and firewood for the stove. Will Jack ever get his pancake?
With his trademark vibrant collage illustrations and a lively text, Eric Carle has created a mouthwatering tale for young readers.

Annotation

By cutting and grinding the wheat for flour, Jack starts from scratch to help make his breakfast pancake. 

Author Laura Numeroff

If You Give A Pig A Pancake

If you give a pig a pancake, she'll want some syrup to go with it. You'll give her some of your favorite maple syrup, and she'll probably get all sticky, so she'll want to take a bath. She'll ask you for some bubbles. When you give her the bubbles...
Ages 0–5 This is one of our favorites!

Usborne Book
The Runaway Pancake
  • The classic story of The Runaway Pancake retold with simple text for children just beginning to read.
  • Accompanied by clear and delightful illustrations.
  • Attractive hardback book with ribbon marker.
  • Developed in conjunction with reading experts from Roehampton University.
Curious George Makes Pancakes
 This is a cute one about George making pancakes for a pancake breakfast. The best part is there’s a hidden George on one page. 



Berry Butter Activity


At our house, we love to mix a cup or handful of raspberries or blueberries to 1 stick of butter. Then we (my grand kids and I) roll a tube in Parchment paper and then some aluminum foil and place in the refrigerator to harden. Then we're ready to slice and the colors are so pretty and taste yummy on pancakes!


Berry Butter Recipe

Berry Butter Recipe Without Sugar 


How To Make Berry Butter

Pancake Song Midi 

Everyone loves pancakes!



 Yummy pancakes. How do you make yours?


Mellow Yellow Monday


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Good Bye Summer, Hello September!

Grandson's First Day of Kindergarten!


How do you get to school?



Ruby's School Walk
Ruby's walk to school is far from ordinary! Have a look:

Kathryn White, Author

Miriam Latimer, Illustrator

Hardcover for $10.99 Sept. Sale

About The Book

Join Ruby on her way to school and see the world her mom cannot see. In an old house, she spies bats with red eyes peering out and scary witches that flit about. And these aren’t the only dangers on her path: tigers, crocodiles and mighty beasts abound! "I must be brave, I must be strong," chants Ruby as she musters the nerve to scare them off; but will it work?

Ages 4 to 7 years 

Book Review:

This book is about a little girl, Ruby, who walks to school with her mom passing by streams, woods, pets and vacant houses and the things she conjures up as she goes. Her mom continues to dismiss her active imagination and Ruby has to "be brave and strong" in order to ward off the offending threats. When she finally arrives at school she finds she isn't feeling so brave after all. Her mom is there to give her confidence a boost and she enters class to find a room full of surprise visitors. A terrific tale that's been requested time after time by my preschooler. A great addition to any new school year. -- Kyla

About The Author - Illustrator

Kathryn White
Kathryn White is a children's author from Wells, Somerset in the UK. Her books include Here Comes the Crocodile, When They Fight and Click Clack Crocodile's back. 

Miriam Latimer

Miriam Latimer is an illustrator and author of childrens books. She has had books published with Hodder, Barefoot Books and Kingfisher. http://www.miriamlatimer.co.uk/pigeons.html

For purchase, order online http://ladyd.barefootbooks.com


Visit my piano lessons website if you are interested in playing this very easy and cute song that I will be teaching at Annie's Kindergarten, The Wheels On The Bus


The Wheels on the Bus Activities:

1. School Bus Coloring Pages
http://www.dltk-teach.com/rhymes/bus/color.htm

2.  School Bus Paper Craft 
http://www.dltk-kids.com/school/school_bus.htm 

3. School Bus Activity Sheets
http://www.dltk-kids.com/school/school_bus_activity_sheet.htm

 4. School Bus Egg Carton Craft
http://www.dltk-kids.com/school/egg_carton_school_bus.htm 

Barefoot Books LadyD is participating in 2 book meme:
 5 A Day Books and Book Sharing Monday!

http://www.theimaginationtree.com and http://smilinglikesunshine1.blogspot.com




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