Mrs. Coulson Read Aloud #3

Listening Art Lesson 2

Hi guys!  Here is an OPTIONAL listening and art music lesson.  I loved seeing your IRIS posts with your artwork from the last one.



Materials: Visual Journal and anything you would like to use to create your piece of artwork



Source: Four Seasons - Spring by Vivaldi (please note this is a link to Youtube and I have no control over  the ads or the comments on the video)



Time: 30 mins or as long as you want if you listen to it a few times!



Task:  Step 1: Find a blank page to work on and get your art supplies readying your comfy cosy spot

          Step 2: Decide which music you are going to listen to.  I am suggesting Spring by Vivaldi

          Step 3: Listen to the piece!!!

          Step 4: When you're ready, start creating your picture.  You can draw pictures or just use

                       lines/dots.  Whatever comes to mid.

          Step 5: I want you to listen to the Tempo of the song (speed). Is it fast or slow? Does it change.      

                     throughout? Try using the Tempo words on the chart below somewhere on your picture.

                     If you think the piece is mostly fast you might want to write the work presto, if you
                     think it's mostly slow you might write the word Largo.

          Step 6: If you would like to share your art with me, post it in IRIS and tag me!



Thanks guys! Have a musical day!

Easter Songs

Hi Everyone,



With Easter right around the corner I thought I would provide you with a few fun Easter links.  If you're looking for a way to get moving try these out.  Of course, totally optional. (Note: These are Youtube videos and they may have ads before them)



Easter Hokey Pokey 



B-U-N-N-Y



Easter Boom Chicka Boom



Easter Freeze Dance



Chicken Dance

Recorder Lesson - Introducing G

Here is an optional Recorder lesson for you today!!

Mrs. Coulson Read Aloud 2

Music Art Lesson

Hi Everyone,



I hope you enjoy this listening art activity.  Please remember that this is optional.  If you would like to upload your finished product to IRIS and tag me in it I would love to see them.



Materials: Anything you would like to make your artwork.  It can be pencil and paper, pencil crayons, chalk on the sidewalk (ok that's a stretch for today but maybe in a few weeks!), paint!



Step 1:  Pretend you're a detective! Find a comfy place to sit and just listen.  How long can you last

             just sitting and listening to everything going on?  What do you hear?



Step 2: Pick your music.  I recommend The Planets by Gustav Holst.  Here is the link...   You don't

            have to listen to the whole thing as it is very long, maybe just start with one planet, it is up to

            you. I know everyone has different situations going on in their house right now.



Step 3: Listen... just listen... close your eyes if you want. Lie down if you want. It is up to you. Listen

           to the instruments, the volume. What do you feel? What memories or stories pop into your

           head?



Step 4: Create your art! - you can draw pictures or just use lines. It is up to you, there is no wrong
            way to do this.




I hope this adds some calm to your life and gives you a chance to just be still! (Then do Mr. Der's movement activity and get active ;) ) Enjoy!

Peace Like A River

Here is a new Peace Song for you to try out! Enjoy