In this post, I’ll share music lesson plans for PK-6 for January week 2. I create these lessons at www.Musicplayonline.com and they are set up in a step-by-step format with videos, interactive activities, solfa and rhythm practice, optional worksheets for a 45 min. music class. If you have 2 classes/week, there are many extensions possible. […]
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Are you doing assessments for your end of the year report cards? One of the areas that I want to assess is how well children can read, write, hear and transcribe melodic patterns using solfege. I use solfege only for note reading in Grades 1-2-3, then transition to a combination of solfege and absolute pitches […]
As we approach the end of the school year for some of our American friends, I wanted to share some easy and quick ways to assess the students’ ability to read and write rhythms. 1. Flashcard Attendance ~ Rhythm Reading Assessment In the Musicplay teacher’s guides I sometimes suggest starting your class with flashcard […]
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Assessment of Performances
Assessment of Performances If students have performed in a holiday concert, give them the opportunity to identify and give examples of their strengths and areas for growth as musical performers and as audience members. There are different ways that they can evaluate their performance. Discussion The teacher could ask the class questions. For example: – […]