BLAST Elementary Thematic Program

Music and Movement

(October and November 2008)

• Some Call It Noise...I Call It Music (K-2)
• Music and Movement to Soothe the Soul (3-5)

Some Call It Noise...I Call It Muisc

Recommended for grades K-2

Musical tastes certainly change from generation to generation! For hundreds of years, classical music was considered the popular form of music. Students participating in this program will learn about different musical instruments and famous composers through an interactive read aloud and informational text. A hands-on (noisy!) activity is included.  

Fiction Books:

	Zin!Zin!Zin! A Violin by Lloyd Moss
	The First Music by Dylan Pritchett
	Play, Mozart, Play! by Peter Sis

Informational Books:

	World Crafts: Musical Instruments by Meryl Doney
	Making Music: 6 Instruments You Can Create by Eddie Herschel Oates
	Making Music by Ann Sayre Wiseman & John Langstaff

Pennsylvania Academic Standards: 

        1.6. A&B. - Speaking and Listening

Web Sites:

http://freekidsmusic.com/

http://www.creatingmusic.com

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Music and Movement to Soothe the Soul

Recommended for grades 3-5

Life can be stressful! In this highly interactive program, students will learn about various ways to relax throughout the day using music and movement. After an interactive read aloud and exploration of informational texts, students will parctice responding to classical music in creative ways. The second part of the program will focus on movement: simple calming breathing and stretching activities that can be used throughout the day.

Fiction and Informational Books:

	The Sound that Jazz Makes by Carole Boston Weatherford
	The Story of the Incredible Orchestra by Bruce Koscielniak
	I Love Yoga: A Guide for Kids and Teens by Ellen Schwartz

Pennsylvania Academic Standards: 

        1.6. A&B. - Speaking and Listening

Web Sites:

http://classicsforkids.com/

http://wilderdom.com/games/PhysicalActivities.html