The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Students are learning about rhythm and expression this month. Students have been dancing and moving to the various rhythms they are learning. One of the favorites was in fourth and fifth grade where they danced and sang “The Lion Sleeps Tonight”. They really enjoyed it and had the freedom to make up their own dance as long as it matched the rhythm. Third grade got to learn rhythm through the use of tennis balls. They had a great time seeing how every beat in each measure could be demonstrated through the use of the tennis ball. Some had a hard time controlling the tennis ball at first but they really got the hang of it. The students are having a great time learning how music can be expressed through dance, movement and the use of instruments.

Mrs. Racoma

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Topics: 0 Kindergarden, 1 First Grade, 2 Second Grade, 3 Third grade, 4 Fourth grade, 5 Fifth Grade, Prek-3, PreK4
Date: Thursday, January 14th, 2010 6:27 pm