I will use this space to provide online resources you can use with your own kids at home. This is not required work, however I thought you may want some fun educational ideas to do with your family. I would love it if you would email what you like or didn't like. Pictures of you doing activities at home would be wonderful too!
Google Classroom Class Code: 726zdyt
Google Classroom Login ID: first and last initial, your student ID number followed by @chicousd.net Passoword: You Student ID number
Mind’s Ear Activity (K-12): 1.Close your eyes. 2.Picture a specific object as clearly as you can. It could be a tree, or a statue,or a building—anything! What does itlook and feel like?3.Now imagine the flavor of yourfavorite food in the world. What doesit taste like? 4.Now picture a song you listened torecently. Are there instruments? Canyou hear the tune/melody? 5.Try this activity a few timesthroughout the week.
Which of steps2-4 can you do best? Did any of themget better as the week went on?
The word for our ability to hear music in ourhead (even when the environment around usis quiet) is audiation . Audiation is a musical skill that comes with practice, patience... and lots of singing! With practice, you can audiate anything you can hear! Interactive Listening Activity (K-12):Link: “Thinkin' on It” by Brass MagicListen to this song and draw whatever you hear!