Ukulele Story Time for Beginners
In this ongoing class students will learn the basics of ukulele and music fundamentals while we will retell the most famous children's stories. We learn nursery rhymes, children's songs, Disney Songs each week and go for new adventures.
Sing Create Play by Bella Ely
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1 live meeting
25 mins in-class hours per weekHomework
Practising 5 minutes a day will help with the development of the hand and fingers and strengthen the muscles required to play the ukulele and press on the frets. Students can practise the strumming techniques and the chords discussed in class. The teacher will share digital copies of the songs that we learn during our classes so students can practise those songs as well.Assessment
Each Student will be informally assessed by the teacher during each lesson and will be given pointers on what to practise, how to correct or what to modify so their playing technique improves with each session.Class Experience
US Grade Preschool - 1
Beginner Level
💙💜💛 Welcome to Sing Create Play!!
This is a fast-paced class filled with hands-on ukulele playing and giggles!
♪ This is an ongoing course for beginners ukulele students; we will learn the basic of ukulele playing and build on student's skills: learning to play beginners chords, simple strumming patterns and rhythms while learning new songs each week. Please check out my "The Very Hungry Caterpillar - Beginners Ukulele Class" to see how I teach a Ukulele Story Time class https://outschool.com/classes/the-very-hungry-caterpillar-beginners-ukulele-class-UJJOHkSV#usuu5xarZy
♪ This is an inclusive class and children of all abilities and disabilities are welcome. I have experience in a classroom as an Early Years and Primary Teacher with a variety of children. Please send me a quick message with details about your child's needs or diagnosis and I will do my best to accommodate them in my class!
♪ Children don't need to know the story or have the book in order to enrol in this class.
Each class will have the same structure:
1. We will sing a simple "Hello".
2. We will do a warm-up game to warm up our hands and fingers for playing the ukulele.
3. We will practise rhythmic patterns for some of the songs we play in the class.
4. There will be opportunities for the children to improvise (make-up their own songs-melodies).
5. We will play each song, insisting on the correct strumming, keeping the steady beat and correct playing position.
6. Students can perform parts of the song should they choose to.
>> We meet on various days and times; please check out the available class sections. Please note that the songs have been modified to very simple and basic chords and melody so young ukulele beginner players can enjoy playing them.
>>>> COURSE OUTLINE<<<<
>> The stories we will retell with the help of songs we will play on our ukulele:
Week beginning:
♪ September 2nd: "The Three Little Pigs"
♪ September 9th: "Room On The Broom"
♪ September 16th: "If I Had A Dinosaur"
♪ September 23rd : "The Gingerbread Man"
♪ September 30th: "The Rainbow Fish"
♪ October 7th: "Peter Pan"
♪ October 14th: "Goldilocks and the Three Bears"
♪ October 21st: "The Three Billy Goats Gruff"
♪ October 28th: ''The Little Red Hen''
♪ November 4th: "Beauty and the Beast"
♪ November 11th: ''Little Red Riding Hood''
♪ November 18th: ''Cinderella''
♪ November 25th: "Hansel and Gretel"
♪ December 2nd: "Jungle Book"
♪ December 9th: ''Beegu''
♪ December 16th: ''Snow White''
♪ December 23rd : "Pinocchio"
♪ December 30th: ''Peter Rabbit''
♪ January 6th: ''The Ugly Duckling''
♪ January 13th: "The Tiger Who Came to Tea"
♪ January 20th: ''Chicken Licken''
♪ January 27th: ''Jack and the Beanstalk''
♪ February 3rd: ''The Smartest Giant in Town''
♪ February 10th: "The Wizard of Oz"
♪ February 17th: "We're Going On A Bear Hunt"
♪ February 24th: "Aladdin"
♪ March 3rd: "Gruffalo"
♪ March 10th: "Handa's Surprise"
♪ March 17th: "How Tiger Got His Stripes"
♪ March 24th: "Green Eggs and Ham"
♪ March 31st: "Dear Zoo"
♪ April 7th: "Tangled"
♪ April 14th: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar"
♪ April 21st: "Some Dogs Do"
♪ April 28th: "Tiki Tiki Tembo"
♪ May 5th: "Sleeping Beauty"
♪ May 12th: "Superworm"
♪ May 19th: "Za Za's Baby Brother"
♪ May 26th: "The Island of Bum Bum Ba Loo"
♪ June 2nd: "Hairy Maclary From Donaldson's Dairy"
♪ June 9th: "I'm not scared"
♪ June 16th: "Room on the Broom"
♪ June 23rd: "FunnyBones - The Pet Shop"
♪ June 30th: "Stick Man"
♪ July 7th: "The Elves and the Shoemaker"
♪ July 14th: "Gruffalo's Child"
♪ July 21st: "Puss in Boots"
♪ July 28th -
♪ August 4th -
♪ August 11th -
♪ August 18th -
♪ August 25th -
Please know that your child can jump in at any point to attend this class. It is a very flexible course, and they will benefit whenever they join! This class will meet the needs of each type of learner, that includes kinaesthetic, visual, and auditory.
♪ Please note that I welcome beginner ukulele students as well as children who have never played the ukulele before.
♪ If you want to, please check out my Absolute Beginners Ukulele Class before joining this course: https://outschool.com/classes/1-2-ready-play-absolute-beginners-uke-xJlSzd63?sectionUid=71fc6606-4834-4791-b26c-1383f9a95799&showDetails=true
♪ Students will improve their musical abilities, in general, and will also learn:
- how to play the ukulele, sing and strum at the same time;
- how to hold a ukulele;
- correct playing position;
- proper hand position;
- how to count and play chords (C Major and F major, Am, G7);
- how to strum.
Other 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 songsLearning Goals
♪ Please note that I welcome beginner ukulele students as well as children who have never played the ukulele before.
♪ If you want to, please check out my Absolute Beginners Ukulele Class before joining this course: https://outschool.com/classes/1-2-ready-play-absolute-beginners-uke-xJlSzd63?sectionUid=71fc6606-4834-4791-b26c-1383f9a95799&showDetails=true
♪ Students will improve their musical abilities, in general, and will also learn:
- how to play the ukulele, sing and strum at the same time;
- how to hold a ukulele;
- correct playing position;
- proper hand position;
- how to count and play chords (C Major and F major, Am, G7);
- how to strum.
Other 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 songs
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!
Supply List
- Please bring to the class small stickers (like the ones used for sticker charts: circles and stars): we need a red circle and a red star and a green/bright green circle one. - Please make sure that students need to have a TUNED ukulele for each class. Please make sure you tune your ukulele for this class. Here is a video explaining how to tune the ukulele: 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
2 files available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Joined September, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
5 teachers have teaching certificates
Tennessee Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Non-US Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Ohio Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Colorado Teaching Certificate in Elementary Education
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Music/Theater/Arts
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
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