Second Graders Work On Group Project

The second graders have been divided into groups which we're calling "orchestras".
Each student was assigned an instrument family to research and answer 4 questions about. Once that part is complete, they will meet in their "orchestra" and discuss how the families are similar and different.
Google Classroom is being used to present the assignments and assessment once the assignments are turned in.

Here is a short video giving the details of the project:

Group Project Introduction and Overview

Kindergarten Kids Learn About Music In A New Way...

Using the software program "Groovy Shapes" by Sibelius, the kindergarten kids are experiencing a new way of learning about the elements of music. They're learning a specific way of taking turns being at the Smart Board, and enjoy what seems more like a game!

First Graders Hide The Turkey...

Our Music Opposites Unit ended up with the Hide the Turkey Game!

This involved a "hider" and a "finder" and clues like in a "hot-cold" game...
Our clues were singing "Run Turkey Run" loudly when the finder was close to the hiding spot and quietly when far away.
It was a fun way to show understanding of loud and soft!


Pictured are some of the turkey's best hiding places!!