Young Child, Week 13

This week we reviewed all that we’ve learned through the semester focusing on remember the position of “C” on the staff, (third space up).  Please have your children use their manipulatives to make a staff and place the “C” in the right place.  Help them understand that the staff has a top and a bottom. This is a tricky idea because the five lines look the same right side up and upside down. 

We also worked on the proper technique for playing the glockenspiel. In order to ensure success playing the glockenspiel, it is very important that each child first thoroughly understand the way to hold the mallets and the way to use them to tap the glockenspiel keys. Use Music at Home 13 to review the procedures with your child.

If you can, create an opportunity for your child to play “Jingle Bells,” as part of your holiday celebration.  If they are scared to perform then give them a non-threatening opportunity, like playing the song for grandma while you’re fixing food. You don’t want to crush their musical interest by forcing them to perform.