In this ongoing class, children will come together twice each week to sing new songs and old familiar songs. Think of this course as an early elementary music class that students get on a weekly basis in preschool or Kindergarten.  Students will not be sitting at a desk for this class. They'll be on the floor, in a chair, or on their feet. We will sing songs with hand movements, songs with full-body movement, and songs that use imaginative play. We'll also sing call & response and echo songs which help students with tuneful singing. There will be songs and chants that focus on rhythm.  Students will sing songs that get them up and dancing and moving around the room, and quieter songs that bring them back to sitting. Students will learn about the beat, rhythm, tempo, and other simple music concepts. We'll use scarves and shakers that you can find and/or create from around your house. We might even play the "drum" with spoons or our hands on the floor as we learn about rhythm! 
I may also use props, like puppets, for some some songs. Everything we will potentially use in music class will be simple, and things you probably already have around the house. 

Students will need to have some kind of SCARF, preferably a flowy one, that you might have in your closet. If you can't find one, your child can easily use a bandana or a light pillowcase.  They will also need some kind of SHAKER. It can be a maraca, shaker egg, or a kitchen container with dried beans or rice. Some of my students have even used a small jar of cookie sprinkles.😄 
Please read over the Supply List to learn more about what your child might need for class. 

Each class will feature new songs as well as repeats which will increase your child's confidence as they master different songs and movements. We will sing songs on a secular holiday theme occasionally such as cute, not spooky, Halloween songs; Being thankful & turkey songs, Santa or winter/snow songs, Irish-themed songs for St. Patrick's day, etc. Some songs will be done with recorded music and some will be A Capella (just our voices), and I may occasionally use a story or book to enhance our joyful musical experience.