The Little Red Hen for Kindergarten

In Kindergarten music we've started our "farm" unit and have had fun with the Little Red Hen. 

We have heard different versions of the story in books and songs, and discussed how the details may be different, but the message of the story (usually) is the same.  :)

A new addition for me this year was a rap song where the kids had a part that alternated with mine.

So much fun!

First Graders Experience Treble Clef Island

First Graders have been learning about the Treble Clef line and space note names
with the help of Freddie the Frog and Eli the Elephant!

The Freddie the Frog books by Sharon Burch 

are excellent teaching tools for the first grade treble clef staff unit!

The children learn about Treble Clef Island, 

which gives them a "place" to identify each line and space.
Visit Freddie the Frog's website for games and activities...

Catching Up: Carnival of the Animals with Kindergarten Kids

Before Spring Break Kindergarten Kids were experiencing Camille Saint-Saen's musical work,
"The Carnival of the Animals". This is a fun one to explore because of the themes for different animals and opportunities for movement.

Moving like Elephants

Responding to the "Pianist" section

Moving Like Kangaroos

video of "Kangaroos" hopping and pausing to look and listen

Kindergarten Program April 19, 2018

The Kindergarten kids are very excited to share their music program "The Seasons of Kindergarten" on April 19, 2018, in the McFarland Primary School gym.

At 5:30, classes include Mrs.Heim's, Mrs. Dettlaff's, Mrs. Gray's, Mrs. Marking's and Ms. Doll's. (Please do not arrive before 5:15)

At 6:30, classes include Mrs. Cook's, Mrs. Mosso's, Mrs. Kuehl's, and Mrs. Paugel's. (Please do not arrive before 6:15)

This is an informal performance, called "The Seasons of Kindergarten",  giving families a taste of what we've done in music class! Each class will be standing on a colored riser group, and the children will sing all the songs standing on the risers.

You can plan your seating for the best view of your child's class!

5:30 group: 
Heim- Gray

Dettlaff- Red
Doll- Blue
Gray- Yellow
Marking- Green

6:30 group:
Cook -Red

Kuehl- Blue
Mosso- Yellow
Paugel- Green

Doors to the Primary School will open no earlier than 5:15 pm! 

Please drop your child off in the following rooms at MPS:

Marking, Gray (5:30) Paugel, Mosso (6:30) in the ART Room
Heim, Dettlaff, Doll (5:30) Kuehl, Cook (6:30) in the MUSIC Room

Please take your child's coat with you into the gym.

The "dress code" for the program is up to your discretion. I want the children to feel special, and in the past there have been many girls in dresses and boys in nice shirts/pants with the occasional suit and tie. Again, this is between you and your child!

Kathy Kellen, Music Teacher

kellenk@mcfsd.org