I enjoyed class a lot this week. It was creative how Ms. Wang simply changed the lyrics for the Boo-Hoo Baby from the song What Do We Do with the Drunken Sailors. Having students decide what noises to make for all the animals in this song not only keep the students entertained and focused, but also help other students broaden their understanding of the topic by listening to their peers.
The Listening Walk activity was a great way to understand the concepts of dynamics and timbre. When teaching young students you can review when to use different levels of loudness and softness in everyday life. For example, in a library we should be quiet when we talk like a pigeon. We can be loud when outside like a jackhammer, if you CAN get that loud! Relating to music, the students can understand the difference between forte, piano, and the mezzos in between.
I like these activities because they are student-centered. No one is right or wrong which promotes self-esteem. By having each student create a sound, it keeps everyone involved and having fun.
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