In K-5 Music, we’re all about rhythm for Unit 2!  Kindergarten kicks off with clapping, counting, and call-and-response singing of the C scale—complete with body shaping! They’re also rocking rhythm sticks, tambourines, and shaky eggs as they explore steady beats. Meanwhile, Kindergarten students are learning to keep a steady beat and sing together, all while getting familiar with rhythm notes. Their current sing-alongs? Classics like "Teddy Bear's Picnic" and "Goin' on a Lion Hunt."  To lock in the beat, the class is rocking rhythm sticks, tambourines, and shaky eggs. "Lucy Locket" is a new favorite as we pass around Lucy's pocket and the student in the middle tries to guess who has Lucy's pocket.  Mrs. Bokoski is adding to the fun by strumming nursery rhymes on her guitar. They also play a Music Carpet game, where kids hunt for musical symbols—sneak-peeking concepts they’ll dive into in the future. It’s never too early to introduce musical terms!

Meanwhile, 1st and 2nd graders are showing off their musical know-how with computer-based music tests.  In between, they’re singing classics like "She'll Be Comin' Round the Mountain" and "Do Re Mi," and energizing with fun brain breaks like "Head, Shoulders, Knees and Toes" and the West African song "Funga Alafia."The Music Rug game remains a hit, letting students explore advanced musical symbols early on.  We also enjoyed playing "Lucy Locket."

 Upper grades are going hands-on with partner rhythm projects using drums and glockenspiels, focusing on collaboration, steady beats, accuracy and proper preparation. Plus, 3rd-5th graders are nailing rounds of "Hey Ho" and "I Love the Mountains"—with 3rd and 4th achieving 3 rounds and 5th graders managing 4 simultaneous rounds. Musical rhythm is everywhere!