Kindergarten Distance Learning

Week of 5/18

Hi Kindergarten!

I hope you liked singing a spring time song last week. I got some videos of students who accepted the challenge and did ALL the moves! YOU ROCK!

This week, I'm singing you another song. This song tells a familiar story. I have attached you a worksheet that you can print out and color to create your own finger puppets. (The worksheet can be found in my email and on Microsoft Teams). Watch the video two times. Once using the finger puppets tell the story with me. The second time you watch it try to sing along.

Let me know what you think!

Love,

Mrs. Madison

Week of 5/11

Hi Kindergarten!

I hope you liked beatboxing and dancing like a robot. I got a few beatboxing videos and they were GREAT! I am SOO HAPPY that it finally feels like Spring. And in honor of this beautiful weather, I just HAD to share my favorite Spring-Time song with you. Isn't it amazing how nature seems to just appear out of nowhere during this time of year. Trees grow nice and tall, flowers bloom and all the little baby animals are born. I LOVE it! This song is TRICKY. Listen to it twice. The first time just copy my movements. The second time, try to sing along with me. Make sure you let me know if you love this song as much as I do.

Love,

Mrs. Madison

Week of 5/4

Hello Kindergarten!

I found this video and thought it was so COOL that i just had to share it with you all!

Watch the video, then try some Beatboxing and robot moves on your own! Send me a video of your Beatboxing/dancing if you'd like.

After you experiment with Beatboxing, answer the following questions:

1. What instrument are you imitating when you Beatbox?

2. When you Beatbox, are you making a rhythm or a steady beat?

3. Can you think of any other words or sounds you might be able to use to make a cool Beatbox pattern?

Week of 4.27

Good Morning Kindergarten!

Thank you so much for sending in your pictures for the "Hello Teachers" video. I would like to finish the video in time for Teacher Appreciation week. Please submit your photos no later than Monday, May 4 if you would like to be included in the video.

I hope you enjoyed playing on the Quaver website last week. This week, we are going to continue using Quaver to explore Steady Beat in music. You can find a video and an activity on Quaver under "Assignments".

Almost everyone has created a Quaver account. Great job! I have re-attached the instructions for any one who still needs to make an account. K Quaver.pdf

I miss you all and I can't wait to be back in the classroom with everyone. Until then, keep in touch!

Love,

Mrs. Madison

Week of 4/20

Hello my favorite Kindergartners!

I hope you are enjoying the music lessons so far. This week we are going to try something new! Here are instructions for logging into Quaver Music: K Quaver.pdf

Quaver Music is an interactive website we can use to have even more fun with music. If you have trouble following the instructions to create an account, please reach out to me because we will be using this website for the next few weeks.

There is a lesson assigned on Quaver, but feel free to explore the other features of the website as well.

Remember to let me know if you need help!

Week of 4/13

For this week's assignment I made a video for you called Tubby the Tuba. You may have heard this story before. That is OK. It never hurts to hear a great story twice. After you watch the video, discuss the questions the end with a sibling, guardian or even a stuffed animal! Then complete the worksheet below. You may turn in the worksheet if you'd like using the form below.

tubby the tuba worksheet

Tubby the Tuba

Submit your work here

Week of April 6, 2020

Lets use music to help keep each other healthy. Create your own short dance routine to your favorite song that incorporates the different ways we are recommended to wash our hands (scrubbing nails, between fingers, etc).

HAVE FUN! : )

When you’re finished, record a video of your dance and send it to me using the form below

*Optional Extension: Write and record your own song about washing your hands!