ABC Countdown to the Last Day of School: Letter Mm is Music Day

This is called percussion – making noise by hitting, tapping, or shaking something.

 

 

 

 

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Virtual Music Field Trip

Let’s go on a field trip with George to the Sydney Opera House. We’ll learn what an orchestra is and we’ll learn about different types of musical instruments. What do you wonder?

Here’s a nonfiction book about the families of instruments.

 

Here are ten more engaging ideas for a Music Day in Kindergarten:

1. Instrument Petting Zoo: Set up a variety of musical instruments such as drums, xylophones, shakers, and tambourines. Allow children to explore and play with the instruments, encouraging them to make their own music.
2. Sing-Along Circle Time: Have a sing-along session where children can sing along to their favorite songs. Include a mix of classic children’s songs, nursery rhymes, and fun action songs.
3. Music and Movement: Incorporate music into movement activities like dancing, marching, or playing musical chairs. Use different genres of music to explore various movements and rhythms.
4. Guest Musician Visit: Invite a local musician or music teacher to visit the classroom and perform for the children. They can demonstrate different instruments and engage the children in interactive music activities.
5. DIY Instrument Making: Provide materials for children to make their own musical instruments, such as homemade drums, shakers, or guitars using household items like cardboard boxes, paper plates, and rubber bands.
6. Musical Storytime: Read picture books with musical themes, such as “Zin! Zin! Zin! A Violin” by Lloyd Moss or “The Remarkable Farkle McBride” by John Lithgow. Discuss the stories and the role of music in each one.
7. Outdoor Music Parade: Take the children outside for a musical parade around the schoolyard or playground. Provide instruments like bells, whistles, and boomwhackers for them to play as they march.
8. Music Listening Station: Create a listening station with headphones or speakers where children can listen to different styles of music, such as classical, jazz, world music, and children’s songs. Encourage them to discuss how each piece makes them feel.
9. Music-themed Art: Set up art stations with music-themed activities, such as creating musical note collages, painting to the rhythm of music, or making paper plate tambourines decorated with colorful patterns.
10. Classroom Concert: Organize a mini concert where children can showcase their musical talents. Encourage them to perform songs they’ve learned, play their homemade instruments, or even dance to music they’ve chosen.

These activities provide a fun and enriching way for children to explore the world of music, fostering creativity, self-expression, and a lifelong appreciation for the arts.

Let’s Practice the Letter Mm!