Get you kids out and running around on Thanksgiving day with this turkey tag game! Make some tail feathers for them out of clothespins, glue and feathers!
When November rolls around I try to focus my thoughts on things I’m grateful for. Some of them are healthy and happy children and grandchildren, a dream job teaching music to elementary students and the opportunity to share my creative talents at my teacherspayteachers store. This month I’m […]
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Here's a free printable for playing the game musical pumpkin. It's a variation of musical chairs but without chairs or children getting put out of the game.
Liven up your Thanksgiving Music Class lessons with this fun Turkey Game song and Kodaly and Orff Lesson Unit. “Turkey-Turkey” is a fun game song that is easily adaptable for K-6. A complete music lesson resources with teaching slides for all concepts. Ink friendly worksheets and printables as well as audio tracks to sing and play along in class. The Song is sung to “Black Snake” melody. This resource will help students to read notes, solfege, play rhythms, play in an ensemble, sing and play instruments. Concepts: do, la, so, mi, re C, D, E, G, A I Can Statements: I can play the steady beat. I can sing and play the steady beat. I can sight sing. I can play a rhythmic pattern. I can play an ostinato. I can play a melody. I can read and play notes. I can play a melodic phrase. Resource Includes: Power Point and PDF files Mp3 Vocal and Accompaniment Practice Tracks Lesson Plan Ideas and Directions for grades K-6 LYRIC Pages I Can Statements SHEET MUSIC to project and to print Teaching pages: Beat Chart Note Names Solfege Rhythm Melody Bass Drum Tambourine Shakers 8 Worksheets for student practice More Music Class Resources like this one! November Music Class Resources *********************** ABOUT SING PLAY CREATE LLC. All products and works are copyrighted by Sing Play Create LLC. Buyers may get Free store credit by going to "my purchases" and click on "Provide Feedback". Ratings and helpful feedback are welcomed. QUESTIONS? Please use the “ASK A QUESTION” section. Or email [email protected] CONNECT WITH ME HERE SING PLAY CREATE YOUTUBE SING PLAY CREATE WEBSITE SING PLAY CREATE FACEBOOK SING PLAY CREATE INSTAGRAM PINTEREST Let's Move and Learn with Music! Sandra
The funny thing about Thanksgiving is that I don’t even eat turkey! But I do like turkey songs and activities—especially for the Kinders and First Graders. Watching them pretend to be turkeys is worth all the gobbling. Playing the steady beat in Kindergarten and developing rhythm, melody, improvisation, and composition skills in grades K-6 provides […]
Thanksgiving is coming soon. what are YOU thankful for. I, personally, am thankful that my theory teacher is at a conference and we missed two days of theory class. Ha ha! Just kidding... So here are a few Thanksgiving-oriented activities for your classes. If anyone knows the origin of this song, please let me know. To be honest, I can't remember from whom or where I learned it. The next song is obviously based on the tune of Zum Gali Gali. The change in text and the accompanying plate game I learned from my good friend, Dr. Michele Paise who is now a professor at Cumberland University in Tennessee. So all kudos for this one go to her. Thanks, Michele! Another extension could be the typical Orff idea of using word chains to create a larger rondo form. So small groups of children could create food word chains (Example: Turkey, mashed potatoes, hot biscuits, corn) to perform with body percussion and then with un-pitched percussion as small group compositions. The word chains are short, so they would have to repeat the chain at least 4 times to make it more substantial. So for instance a group could perform the chain twice with words and body percussion sounds, and then twice with only un-pitched percussion playing the rhythm of the word chain. Or they could layer in their words perhaps. One student could say and play corn over and over, then the person playing turkey could join in, then mashed potatoes, then hot biscuits. Let students be creative and come up with unique ways of performing their words chains. Don't insist that every group must do it exactly the same way. In what other subject in school can students be creative and make their own choices? The final performance would alternate singing the song with group 1 performing their word chain, then the song, then group 2 performing their word chain, and so on. Have a great week!
Preschool and Music classes can be fun and include learning skills with ideas for K-6 using turkey music and movement activities.
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Themes & Variations is committed to providing quality music curriculum materials to schools at affordable prices. The company was founded by music teacher Denise Gagne. Denise has taught band, choir and classroom music from pre-school to college since 1978 and holds degrees in music and education as well as certification in Kodaly and Orff training.
🦃 Welcome to our Thanksgiving Pass the Parcel Game - A Festive Tradition for All! 🦃 Looking to add some extra delight and merriment to your Thanksgiving celebration? Look no further! Our Thanksgiving Pass the Parcel Game is the perfect addition to your holiday festivities. This cherished tradition is sure to bring laughter, joy, and a sense of togetherness to your gathering. How to Play: Gather your family and friends around the table, and let the fun begin! Follow the directions on the Thanksgiving printable to pass the parcel around. Keep passing the parcel until the final player reveals a delightful Thanksgiving-themed prize! Why Choose Our Pass the Parcel Game: Engaging Entertainment: This game guarantees hours of laughter and bonding, making it ideal for guests of all ages to enjoy together. Meaningful Moments: Foster a spirit of gratitude. reflection and silly antics. Versatile Fun: Perfect for intimate family gatherings or larger get-togethers with friends, this game accommodates any Thanksgiving celebration. The printable includes easy-to-follow instructions for a seamless and fun-filled experience. Follow the instructions as you play Pass the Parcel with your party guests. Steal, pass, swap, unwrap! Get ready to create lasting memories and strengthen the bonds of love and appreciation this Thanksgiving. Add our Pass the Parcel Game to your cart now and embark on an unforgettable journey of laughter, connection, and thankfulness! Let the festivities begin! What you get with purchase: Pass the Parcel Game Tasks Thanksgiving Game Printable This instant download is a non-editable digital file in PDF format. Download, print, play, and use as you would like for personal use. Read More: Read more about this fun party game in our printable pass the parcel blog post. Printables: All files are 8.5″x 11″ and meant to be printed and trimmed yourself. These files are yours to keep and print as often as you like. Colors may vary depending on your printer. Don’t have a printer? Just email the files to your local quick print shop. Here is a tutorial on how to upload and print at Staples. Copyright: Files cannot be shared with friends or used for resale/commercial purposes. All artwork is copyrighted by law and for personal use only. You will need a PDF reader (like free Adobe Reader) to open and print. Delivery & Returns: Your files will be available to download once payment is confirmed. I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations. Don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any problems with your order, and we'll make it right.
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It's a rainy evening and the 1st graders in your children's choir are extra wiggly. You need a quick change-of-pace to keep their attention and get through rehearsal. Been there? I think we all have. There are lots of games you could play, but I like choosing games and activi
How about 48 Brain Break Cards with a fall theme?!? Designed to be fast, fun, and effective. Your kids will love these brain breaks and so will you! Feel confident you have a fun and engaging way to move all fall! Downloadable PDF file. Read more details below.
Truth or Dare Music Jenga. Organized Chaos. Fun and engaging game for elementary and middle school to review concepts. Could be used for sub plans, centers, or a full class game.
Pass the Turkey, a take on Hot Potato, is a super fun, low prep Thanksgiving game that will get everyone moving and laughing.
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November can be a crazy (and short) month, but if you're looking to practice rhythm AND keep your students engaged in fun activities in elementary music around Thanksgiving, then you need this Thanksgiving dinner game. This is a rhythm activity designed to help students practice time signatures in a fun way. Students take turns pulling out a card and adding to their plate. The first person to fill their plate (without going over!) is the winner. Watch out for the dog and the water glass! Use for: Centers Glue down for a craft (bulletin board!) Small groups Teachers' classrooms There are 3 different meters included: 3/4, 4/4, 5/4. Also includes one measure and two measure options. Rhythms include: quarter note, eighth note, half note, sixteenth note, dotted quarter eighth, triplet, ta-tika, tika-ti, whole note, dotted half note, tum ti. The rhythms are on separate pages, so you can just print out the ones that your students need-- which means you can do this game with any of your grades. Use whichever set works best for what your students are currently learning! Everything comes in color and black and white, regular and stick notation. Includes: 19 different food rhythms 2 "unexpected" cards 3 different meter cards (each in one measure or two) Everything color and black and white Everything in regular and stick notation Let's be friends! Blog: Becca's Music Room Instagram Youtube Happy teaching!
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Ahhh.. the holidays are coming… The air is crisp, the leaves here in Massachusetts are all shades of orange, yellow, and red and most of them have made their way to the ground already! With all the excitement, I know my first graders always needed high engagement. Anything that could keep my students […]
Usually I don't post 2 days in a row but this was too good to pass up sharing and it is time sensitive in light of Thanksgiving next week. ...
Ah, Fall... the leaves are changing colors, the air is getting cooler, the coffees are infused with pumpkin spice... It's a nice time of year. I'm linking up with my blog tribe to share some of my favorite fall lessons! I am lucky enough to teach in a school that is very pro-Halloween. We have a huge costume parade and every class throws a party. It's easily one of my favorite days of the school year. So I have lots of fun doing Halloween songs along with other seasonal songs this time of year. I'll share some great things I've found to do with each grade level... Pre-K Our Pre-K students just learned the letter "M" in their classroom, so I decided to reinforce that literacy component with a fun movement activity called, "Monsters Stomp Around the House." This is a piggyback song to the tune of, "The Ants Go Marching" which we are going to be learning later in the year. Now that they've heard the melody in this song, it should be more familiar to them when we get to it! Kindergarten I learned this song in college and love doing it with my primaries: To trace the melodic contour, I use foam leaves that I bought at a craft store a few years ago. You could also use scarves or paper cutouts for the same effect. 1st Grade Another favorite song that I learned in college is a piggyback song to the tune of "The Muffin Man." This one is called "The Pumpkin Child." Oh, do you know the pumpkin child? The pumpkin child, the pumpkin child! Do you know the pumpkin child Who goes to [ school name]? I start the lesson by telling my students a story of a day when a little pumpkin came to the school and he went to different teachers in the building and asked them if they knew the pumpkin child. Each time I mention a new teacher, we sing the song again. By the time I've finished the story, they've had at least six or seven repetitions of the song and can sing it independently. Then we play a beat passing game and pass a pumpkin around the circle. Whoever the pumpkin lands on is the pumpkin child! I let the pumpkin child pick a movement (pat, clap, snap, etc.) for us to use to keep the steady beat. 2nd Grade I LOVE the book "The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything" But do you know what I love even more than the book? This great video that has the story set to a song! I had my students sing along and then act out each part. After singing the song, I bring out the book and we add instruments for each part as well. 3rd-5th Grade For my intermediate students, I've found a couple of fun activities on Pinterest that I use... The kids love reading the notation for Ghost of John in this shape! And we sing it in a two or three part round. I'm excited to try this cup passing game next week. I also do a contest with The Addams Family Song... since music class is a place where we practice performing and stage presence, I challenge them to sing the song like Wednesday Addams: with a frown the whole time and NO SMILING. There is nothing funnier than watching a bunch of kids try their hardest NOT to smile!!! I hope you enjoy these Falloween (as my second graders called it) activities. Don't forget to check out some of the other blogs in the linkup! An InLinkz Link-up
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Looking for an engaging Thanksgiving music activity for your elementary music lesson that will reinforce aurally identifying solfege (sol mi la)? Want the music game to work on tablets and web browsers? This digital resource is an excellent addition to your November music lesson plans or anytime you are working on the reading solfege. Engaging music game for centers, whole group instruction, music sub tubs or distance learning. Perfect addition to your Orff lessons and Kodaly lessons. Your students will love seeing the turkey build right before their eyes! The product is included in a bundle Solfege | Thanksgiving Music | Interactive Melody Games {Build a Turkey Bundle}. Click on the product link for additional details. Consider purchasing the bundle to save money! The product contains 15 student interactive slides. Each slide has several sound effects and animations. Students will click on the hat to hear a sound. They will then click on the answer that represents what they hear! Students will know immediately without leaving the page if they are correct. Be prepared for a brain break of laughter and movement when they select the correct answer. A QR Code is also included. Print or project the pdf flyer so students can easily scan and play the game. An excellent observation or assessment tool to see which students might be struggling with the concept. Interested in additional "Build a Turkey" games? Click HERE. The game was designed to be projected onto your SmartBoard, Promethian, Mimio or Interactive Whiteboard and will run on PC's, Mac's, Chromebooks and tablets using a "link" that will open via your default internet browser. In addition, use the QR code provided or the PowerPoint version of the game as another option for utilizing the product. Integrating the resource into digital learning platforms like Canvas, Blackboard, Seesaw, and Google Classroom is easy when utilizing the "shared link". Upon purchase please read the document titled "1 READ FIRST INFORMATION" for detailed instructions. Feel free to check out the preview which is a sample of the PowerPoint version of the product. TpT has size restrictions on previews and I am unable to offer a preview of the Web Browser version of the product. If you would like to see it please email me at [email protected] and I will be more than happy to accommodate you. You might be interested in similar products: ♦ Sol Mi La Solfege | Interactive Music Games + Assessment {Distance Learning} ♦ Thanksgiving Music Game ~ Sol Mi La Interactive Melody Game {Turkey Time} ♦ Solfege | Melody Flashcards Sol Mi La Interactive Music Flash Cards ♦ Fall Music | Solfege Sol Mi La Interactive Melody Game {Gathering Acorns} ******************************************** Follow me on Facebook and on Pinterest. ******************************************** Happy Listening! Linda McPherson McPherson’s Music Room
September is the perfect time to begin improvisation activities in the elementary music classroom. Download the free fall music lesson ideas.
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PLUCK THE TURKEY! This is a Thanksgiving Hangman and a great way to get pre-teens and teens involved in the day's activities. You have to use words that have to do with this specific holiday. (OK...you don't have to, but it's definitely more fun!) Instead of slowly hanging a stick figure, you will be plucking the turkey. If you guess the word before all your feathers are gone... YOU WIN! If NOT...You're the Thanksgiving Dinner! Above is a picture of the word card. This page is laminated so that dry erase markers can be used. Here's the Plucked Turkey: Here are His Feathers: The Game Also Comes With An Instruction Card: The PDF prints out to be an 11"x17" so it can be used in larger groups. I also did a smaller version so that you can print it from home. Here is the 11"x 17" PDF file: Pluck the Turkey Here's the 8"x 10" PDF: Pluck the Turkey Good Luck!
I really like this song because I get a chance to talk with students about "call and response" songs and can introduce improvisation.
