Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
I am so excited to introduce hundreds of beautiful PowerPoint slides included with our Rhythm Readers Module 1 for Music Rhapsody members!
Rhythm Readers is an excellent choice since we can easily use body percussion and classroom sounds (hit the backs of plastic spoons together, or chop sticks, or using items like this as options for playing on plastic chairs, wood tables, or metal table legs! Our new animated PowerPoint visuals are great for the lessons. Printable visuals for manipulatives can also easily be used.
Not everyone has access to SMART Board or SMART Notebook so now we have included PowerPoint slides that allow visuals to be projected or printed. The slides are playfully designed to add fun to the lessons as well as stimulate participation, creativity and reading rhythm. Handouts for home are also on slides for easy remote or “in the classroom learning.”
Here’s a free sample of a Rhythm Readers lesson with the power point visuals.
New to Rhythm Readers? Here’s a peek at what happens in the classroom!
In case you didn’t hear the exciting news….
We added another Virtual 4-Day Training starting July 30…we appreciate you spreading the word!
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Check out what teachers are saying about our last virtual Zoom training in June:
Big Virtual Hugs to Linda Murphy for making my day posting this about last months Virtual Training!
“Such a happy bright spot in such a strange summer.”
See you in the Box!
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
The start of our school year is almost here and we’re so excited! We’re letting parents know about all our different classroom options – indoor, outdoor, and Zoom!
Music Rhapsody Members: new Remote Lesson Packs are accessible in your teacher area, perfect for your remote classroom.
Check out Teacher Adrienne’s Sally Go Round The Sun video to go with this week’s remote learning lessons.
Also, if you want to do an awesome remote performance with your students, you can use Final Cut Pro or the Acapella app (here’s a great video on how to use it) to create videos where your students all play at once! Check out our Music Rhapsody ensemble performing “Pastime With Good Company!”
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
Last week, there were some technical issues with our Sally Go Round The Sun followed by the Power Point tips and tricks video. Sorry! The video link is now working.
Music Rhapsody members, check out this week’s remote lessons in your teacher area! Thank you for your feedback on our member survey. It’s so helpful to hear your thoughts!
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
Thank you to all of our dedicated teachers who participated in my 4 Mini Workshops on Wednesday! The workshop recording, workshop notes and resources will be emailed to those who registered. Didn’t register? This will also be available for purchase in the Shop at musicrhapsody.com by Oct. 31.
The NEW PowerPoint Slides are now included with Rhythm Readers Lesson Packs, 1-13, and 14-25! Also included:
- Activity Videos
- 2 Page detailed lesson plans
- Student Hand Outs for each lessons – Remote lesson accessibility
- REMOTE Zoom feature allows your students to make up their own rhythms
- Focus on Pitch matching, Active listening lessons
- Improvisation, Creating and Writing rhythms
- Movement and a Playful Orff Approach
All Available now in the Music Rhapsody Shop.
Music Box: PowerPoint slides and visuals in Rhythm Readers Lesson Pack 14-25 are discounted 25%.
Music Rhapsody Members! Log into your teacher area to find new PowerPoint slides included in Rhythm Readers Module 2!
Check out this great playlist below of video resources for November fun!
Aug 13, 2024 | Activities
TRANSITIONS! Make your lessons more musical! online or live teacher training is smooth, easy transitions with singing and participation between activities. Knowing how to handle transitions in mommy and me classes, preschools and elementary settings are an important part of the lesson planning. Here’s a glimpse of a transition with a group of 4-6 year-olds. Colors are Gliding – shows verse two only. This song and other transition songs can be found in Kids Make Music, Babies Make Music too.
Black History Month – Shosholoza
Shosholoza is found on the Brilliant Beginning CD (use your member discount when ordering) and is a popular song for our “exploration time” using gathering drum or hand drums for younger classes.
This week’s download features this song for BAG recorder players. (As requested from one of our awesome members!).
