We have been having fun learning through songs and games, and especially songs fitting for the month of October. Some classes have experienced “falling leaves” while moving a blue canopy over theirs heads. Others have played games passing a broomstick (short pool noodle) around the room. We have recited and performed rhythms using icons (pictures/stickers on a strip) and created notated patterns in the Quaver program to play on instruments.

We have so much to learn and many fun ways to show our progress. Students in grades 3, 4 and 5 Montessori can continue the learning experience from home using the Quaver Music program. The students have a direct link through their district Clever account.

Here are a few photos of just some of the things we have been doing in music class this week at Howe.

I have added a page specifically for Quaver resources. Here is a quick link for your use. Quaver Music

If you love to sing and are interested in joining a wonderful choir then this is the group for you! Here is the application to print or scan to apply for this very special group. If you have questions please ask me when you see me – or email me.

Do you love music and want an additional opportunity to be creative? Join the Howe Montessori After School Music Club. Here is the application for joining. Print it out and bring it in to me as soon as possible.

This year I am happy to be placed at the Howe Montessori and Center Based Learning building and also at Becker. I look forward to sharing photos of things we are doing in the music classroom this year. If we have not yet met here is a photo of me in the classroom. Stop by to say hello sometime.

To all of my students being promoted to the next grade level, here is a video link containing familiar music for such a celebratory time as this:

Looking for more music resources? Check out my Virtual Music Classroom: Mrs. Reed’s Classroom Click on this link and then remember to select “Present” to activate the page. This week I would recommend clicking on the photo that is on the left in my virtual classroom (see diagram below). This will open the Google music Chrome pages. In a previous post, I asked you to click on the Monkey image for some fun with rhythms. This time I would like you to click on all images and have fun exploring!