The Sound House is an activity I introduced during a regular lesson and then used as a center during the last few weeks of school. In "The Sound House" (which is just a tri-fold board that I covered in white butcher paper and had a student decorate) there are unpitched percussion instruments we have played throughout the year. One student sits in the house while the rest of the group sits criss cross applesauce in the front yard. The student in the house plays a short pattern on one of the instruments. The students waiting in the yard raise their hands to guess which instrument it was. If they get it correct they get to take the next turn in "The Sound House".
Thank you for posting this! You have saved me as I was trying to figure out what to leave for my sub this week!! A simple google search brought me to your blog. My 1st and 2nd graders are going to love it. I added a stack of rhythm flashcards for them behind the piano, as well, and am going to have the students try to guess the pattern as well as the instrument.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting this! You have saved me as I was trying to figure out what to leave for my sub this week!! A simple google search brought me to your blog. My 1st and 2nd graders are going to love it. I added a stack of rhythm flashcards for them behind the piano, as well, and am going to have the students try to guess the pattern as well as the instrument.
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