4th Week

This week I taught 2nd Grade at both schools.  The first lesson focused on what a composer is and what they do.  Then I introduced them to Beethoven and some of his compositions.  I also had them watch 2 videos to get them a quick glance into what I was going to talk about when I started my prezi presentation.  I also had a short little review after I gave the information and they remembered the information very well.  I was very impressed.  I also showed them a video of an orchestra playing Symphony No. 5 to get them introduced to instruments for the next lesson I would teach them.  The second lesson went very well also and that involved the instrument families. I described characteristics of each family and showed pictures of the instruments.  The students were very engaged and interested in the instruments.  I also had videos of what each instrument sounds like so they could hear it.  These two lessons were a success!!

3rd Week

This week I worked with 1st Grade at Clarmar and Linden Schools.  They understand rather fast about rhythm when it comes to learning about quarter and eighth notes.  It was really great knowing that they are fast learners and enjoy learning about music.  I felt like these lessons for this week went very well.  The lessons focused on rhythm and Tempo.  Tempo was a great introduction to fast and slow.  It just keeps getting better and better.