The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Beginners Ukulele Class
In this 25 mins beginner ukulele class, your child will play at slow and fast tempos, loud and quiet strumming, learn how to play a few children's songs. This class is ideal for beginner ukulele players and total newbie ukulele learners.
Sing Create Play by Bella Ely
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What's included
1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
Beginner Level
💙💜💛 Welcome to Sing Create Play!! 'The Very Hungry Caterpillar' story - written by Eric Carle - is re-told with the help of presentation slides and songs. You don't need to have the book, your child can still join the class even if they have never heard this story before. This class is very interactive. Children will have the opportunity to ask questions, answer questions and play the ukulele. The class will start by showing the caterpillar sleeping. Children will be shown how to hold their ukulele and strum it quietly, so they wake up the caterpillar gently. Then they will play the ukulele loudly, because the caterpillar didn't wake up! Children will have the opportunity to practise their strumming before the first song starts. They will also practise the C Major chord (if your child has played the ukulele before and knows this chord). When the caterpillar wakes up, children can build momentum when it eats an apple fast, or munches two pears, etc. During the class, we will play these songs: ♪ Are You Sleeping Dear Caterpillar? ♪ Walking, Walking, (on the tune of 'Are You Sleeping Brother John?') ♪ Two Little Caterpillars - a nursery rhyme that will teach children to strum/pick the strings of the ukulele at a steady beat. ♪ Fly, Fly Butterfly! PLEASE NOTE: * This is a class for children who are ukulele beginners or have never played the ukulele before and want to try a class and see if they enjoy playing. The class is a mixture of direct teaching and student free-improvisation and exploring the instrument as well as some basic music fundamentals. **This is a class for beginner ukulele students. ***Please also check out my absolute beginner ukulele class if your child has never played the ukulele before: https://outschool.com/classes/8079992f-34d9-4251-aba6-04361d0c3a32/schedule#usuu5xarZy ****Please message me before enrolling if you are concerned about the level of your child. ♪ Young learners will experience music making (with and without the ukulele), practise musical games, imitation, counting the ukulele strings and their fingers that go on the frets of the ukulele. Turn-taking and waiting for one's turn skills will be reinforced along with performing in front of others and working as a team, collaborating and showing appreciation for other players in the group. It would be great (but not necessary) if your child has experience of: ♪ basic strumming pattern 1,2,3,4 (Down, Down, Down, Down)♪ Chords: C major (if your child is ready for it and has the fine motor skills well-developed to put enough pressure on the strings).
Learning Goals
♪ Skills that we will go over in this class:
- how to hold a ukulele;
- correct playing position;
- proper hand position;
- how to count and play the ukulele (C Major chord)
- how to strum.
♪ Skills children will learn in this class:
- strum at different tempos (fast and slow)
- strum with different dynamics: loud, quiet, from quiet to loud building momentum;
- how to follow chord patterns (with animals and colours for children who can't read yet);
- how to play multiple children's songs including 'Are You Sleeping', 'Walking, Walking', 'Fly Fly Butterfly' - using 1 or/and 2 chords (C Major and F Major) - depending on yur child's abilities.
This lesson is for students with a soprano, concert or tenor ukulele.
Other Details
Learning Needs
🌟 This is an inclusive class. Children of all abilities and disabilities are welcome. Including ADHD, Autism, Emotional Learning Disabilities, & more. Contact us with any questions or concerns regarding your learner's needs!
Parental Guidance
~ Young learners will experience music making (with and without the ukulele), practise musical games, imitation, identifying right and left hands through games, counting the ukulele strings and their fingers that go on the fret of the ukulele. Turn-taking and waiting for one's turn skills will be reinforced along with performing in front of others and working as a team, collaborating and showing appreciation for other players in the group.
~ I recommend a grown-up to be in the room and assist the young learner. Outschool policy is that only the enrolled students should be on camera, but the grown-up can be off-camera and assist when needed, please.
~ This ukulele beginners class is enjoyable, interactive and learning is happening combined with lots of fun and giggles. I look forward to meeting you in class, singing and playing with you!
Supply List
~ Please make sure that students need to have a TUNED ukulele for each class. Please make sure you tune your ukulele for this class https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VOuRBjmzAM&t=9s ~ Learners can use a pick, but it is not compulsory; I actually recommend the use of fingers for strumming/picking. ~ In order for me to give feedback and see clearly the learner while playing their instrument, please make sure you position the learners, so I can see their BOTH hands when playing, head to the waist, in a well-lit room (the light coming from their front, not from the back). The young learner can sit on the floor, with their legs crossed. If they are joining from an iPad/laptop, they can also be on the floor or a little stool, it can point straight or downwards. ~ Please note that the learner can't sit on an armchair as this will restrict the way their instrument needs to be positioned and also restricts the movement of the learner's arms. A chair with no arms, or a stool are recommended. BOTH learner's feet should be on the floor, not hanging. ~ Please feel free to send me a message if you have any questions or concerns. ~ The teacher will provide the songs and other files (strumming and chords sheets); ~ Ukulele (Soprano or Concert Standard tuning G C E A) ~ Ukulele Tuner App
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Teacher expertise and credentials
4 teachers have teaching certificates
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
T E A C H E R S
OLIVIA GREENE:
💙 Bachelor’s Degree in Music with an Outside Field in Psychology (Music Therapy)
💙 Classically and professionally trained in clarinet with additional experience playing piano, guitar, and ukulele
💙 Experience working with children with a variety of learning styles and behavioral disorders
💙 Experience getting to know children personally in order for them to feel safe and become successful
💙 Experience as a K-5 Music Teacher
💙 Believes in creating a classroom culture built on respect and equity
💙 Trained in: Project Based Learning and Orff Level 1 Certified
💙 4+ years teaching in public schools
💙 4+ years teaching online
SARAH GEENENS:
💜 Bachelor's Degree in Sociology, Psychology and Early Childhood Development
💜 Experience working with children with dyslexia, ADHD and selective mutism.
💜 Experience leading various programs within schools including ensembles and choirs
💜 Experience as a Reading Interventionist and Third Grade, Music and Art Teacher
💜 Experience with 21+ years of voice, 11+ years of piano, 9+ years of ukulele, and 7+ years of guitar
💜 Believes in valuing children’s creativity and self-expression through their mastery of instruments and finding their voice
💜 4+ years teaching in private schools
💜 2+ years teaching online
XIOMARA EZELL (aka ZIZI):
💙 Currently pursuing a Music Degree
💙 Experience creating custom guitar tracks
💙 Experience developing immersive music workshops, programs and camps
💙 Experience guiding children through the use of encouragement, creativity and passion to establish confidence
💙 Experience working with diverse and dynamic learners to create personalized curriculum
💙 Experience as a Teacher’s Assistant, Coach, and Collaborator for young musical learners
💙 Believes in creating a supportive and comfortable learning environment for all learners
💙 4+ years teaching guitar to all ages in various settings, including online
BELLA ELY:
💜 Creator and Founder of Sing Create Play
💜 Degrees in: Teaching (K-12), Social Work and Level 3 Diploma in Children's Psychology
💜 Experience incorporating auditory, visual and action based activities alongside music within the Sing Create Play curriculum to create an inclusive environment to help children immerse themselves in their learning
💜 Personal and professional experience working with children with various learning styles and neurodivergent learners including: ADHD, autism, and dyslexia
💜 Trained in: Understanding Behaviour as Communication: A Therapeutic Approach, Tips & Tools to Manage Anger, Understanding Autism, Mindfulness for Daily Living, Understanding Anxiety, Classroom Behaviour Management, NLP Diploma in Life Coaching and Effective Communication Techniques for Teachers
💜 20+ years teaching in K-12 classroom settings
💜 5+ years teaching SEL specifically
💜 4+ years teaching online
KATIE CAMPBELL:
💜 Bachelor’s Degree in K-12 General Music & 6-12 Choral Education
💜 Experience organizing a variety of activities including choir, musical theater and student concerts
💜 Experience working with children with a variety of learning styles and highlighting their strengths through an individualized approach
💜 Experience creating an enriching learning environment through her understanding of the transformative power of music
💜 Believes in a holistic approach allowing students to build their confidence and become empathetic individuals
💜 Trained in: SEL Music Education, Culturally Responsive Teaching, Using Children’s LIterature in the Music Classroom, Orff Action, Dalcroze Eurhythmics and Music
💜 16+ years teaching in public schools
💜 2+ years teaching onlineReviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
25 min
Completed by 25 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 3-7
3-5 learners per class
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