FUN WITH THE PARACHUTE!
We had a very fun time exploring the
parachute today!
We started our class by singing melodies in thirds on the xylophone I sang, "Hel-lo, (child's name)" using songs with one diatonic step in between them. This pattern of "melodic thirds" is exactly what would happen if you sang the white notes on the keyboard, skipping every other key.
We also listened to examples of piano (soft volume) and forte (full or loud volume) and tried to move the parachute accordingly. The kids had a great time moving both the parachute and their bodies to my drum while paying attention to piano and forte volumes.
We also practiced counting with the parachute to a fun tune called "Five Little Birdies". Download the PDF of sheet music here, or click below to hear us singing it with the parachute!
We also practiced counting with the parachute to a fun tune called "Five Little Birdies". Download the PDF of sheet music here, or click below to hear us singing it with the parachute!
QUESTIONS TO ASK TODAY:
1. What does the sound "piano" mean? (It means at a quiet volume!)
2. What does "forte" mean? (It means at a loud, or full, volume!)
3. What was your favorite part of the parachute today?
4. (For three and four year olds only) Were you an apple, banana or strawberry today? (We played a fun parachute game called "Fruit Salad"!)