3rd Grade School Theme

3rd Grade
September Theme - School

Ah 3rd Grade.  I don't know what it is about this group but they are just a squirrely group.  The first time went the best.

Introduce quarter notes, eighth note, half notes, whole notes and their values.
   I had printed up each type of note.  I started with quarter notes and then tore the note if half to show the value of eighth note.  These guys were funny.  When I tore that paper in half they collectively gasped in horror.  I assured them I had more.

Rhythm sticks
    Used rhythm sticks to work out some combinations of notes.

'Wake Up' by The Verve Pipe
    Used rhythm sticks while listening to Wake up.  I encouraged them to try to pick out different rhythms in the song.  I didn't use Audacity to clip the song so it was a little to long and the kids got a little exuberant.