Enriching elementary minds and bodies during an at-home summer
Journey to the stars with some space singalong songs! Watch the video and sing and move along with this song about traveling to outer space. Song Lyrics (Pound fists on lap to the steady beat.) All systems ready At Mission Control, We blast off at midnight And head for our goal Into space. Chorus: Away, …
Write your own rap to share some facts about the planets. What You Need Instruments Household items that you can use as a rhythm instrument (example: wooden spoons, a table top) If you don’t have any instruments or household items, you can always clap your hands. What To Do Figure out the rhythms of each …
What does Jupiter sound like? How about Mars? Find out in this creative activity for all ages. A composer named Gustave Holst (1874-1934) composed an orchestral suite called “The Planets.” Pick one of the planets to listen to at the bottom of this page. What You Need Your imagination Paper Crayons, pen or pencil A …
Kids will learn some rhythms while getting ready for an imaginary camping trip. What would you bring on a camping trip? Would you bring a sleeping bag? Should you pack some firewood? Come along with two teachers from Shenendehowa Central School District to get packing for your camping trip. Check out this packing list to …
Gather ‘round the campfire to sing some camping tunes. Join two teachers from the Shenendehowa Central School District to sing some camping songs and learn a little bit about the music and rhythms you hear. Sing around the campfire with your family or just listen and sing along on your own! Embedded YouTube Video about …
Let your creative spirit run wild with this magical activity! Have you ever wondered what it would be like to see a leprechaun? Or a troll? Have you ever thought about what you would do if you ran into an elf? Would you like to go dancing with witches? Music teacher Carolyn Slezak of Skano …
Mix your freshest summer beats with this online music mixer! When you’re watching a movie or TV show, the music in the background can influence how you feel. Music can tell us that something exciting, suspenseful, sad or wonderful is about to happen. In this activity, you’ll create a soundtrack of your own using IncrediBox. …
In this activity, a kazoo and a game of “Name That Tune” will solve a musical mystery. Can you name the tunes being played on these kazoos? Click through to find out. Now make your own kazoo and challenge someone you know to a game of “Name That Tune.” You can “play” a tune on …
In this activity, young sleuths will solve a mystery using musical clues. A cookie is missing and it’s up to you to figure out what happened. It was in the cookie jar but now, well, it could be anywhere! Get warmed up for this musical mystery with a vocal exploration by Karigon Elementary School teacher …
In this activity, a very special piece of music will take children on journey into an aquarium. The “Aquarium” movement from Camille Saint-Saens’ “Carnival of the Animals” was composed more than 100 years ago. As you listen, can you envision the fish and other creatures moving through the water? What You’ll Need A scarf or …
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