3rd grade
Lines & Spaces
Visuals & Handouts / Worksheets / Assessments (See downloads at bottom of page. Each number has a corresponding button.) 1 1 1 2 2 3 4 5 6 6 6 6 6 6 Other Visuals (Available on other pages. Click …
Solami Game
Lesson ideas So-La-Mi! (I pronounce it like “salami.”) 1. I sing a pattern of solfege with Curwen hand signs. In younger grades, I only sing mi, so or mi, so and la in different orders, such as: In older grades, I sing …
This Train
Lyrics (African American Spiritual) This train is bound for glory, this train. (repeat)This train is bound for gloryIf you ride it you must be holyThis train is bound for glory, this train. See also train songs Spirituals partner songs songs …
3rd Grade Melody Lessons
Each lesson is 30 minutes long. Lesson 1 Opening Song Introduce the word “melody” as the same as “tune.” Sing up the scale with Solfege syllables and Curwen hand signs. Play the Solami Game. Early to Bed – adapted version in …
Sun Don’t Set in the Mornin’
Lyrics (African American Spiritual) Sun don’t set in the morning,Sun don’t set in the morning, Lord,Sun don’t set in the morning,Light shines round the world. See also songs about the sun Spirituals pentatonic songs recorder EGABD’ songs songs with countermelodies …
Macoway
Lyrics (Folk song from New Zealand) Macoway, cowetana, Way cowetana Translation unknown Recorder Notes G, A, B, C, D,’ See also Maori folk songs (from New Zealand) songs in 3 recorder DEF#AB songs recorder GABCD’ songs songs with Orff arrangements …
Ya Ya We
Lyrics (Native American folk song, Wichita) Ya ya we, ya ya we, ya ya weYa ha we See also Native American folk songs songs in 3 recorder EGAB notes songs with countermelodies high / low songs songs with Boomwhacker lesson …
Pokarekare Ana
Lyrics – Māori (Maori folk song) Pōkarekare ana,ngā wai o WaiapuWhiti atu koe hine,marino ana e. RefrainE hine e,hoki mai ra.Ka mate ahauI te aroha e. Tuhituhi taku reta,tuku atu taku rīngi,Kia kite tō iwiraru raru ana e. Refrain Whati …
Music Program: Ballads
I used this program with 3rd graders. Songs Waltzing Matilda – Unofficial Australian national song The M.T.A. Song (Massachusetts Transit Authority) Away to America by Linda Williams – This song is about the composer’s grandfather, who came to America. In music class, …
3rd Grade Rhythm / Meter Lessons
Each lesson is 30 minutes long. Lesson 1 Opening Song (hello / welcome songs) School Song (orAmerican patriotic song) – pat steady beat while singing Rules/Announcements (See first day of school) Friendship Song/ Song with Positive Message Lesson 2 Opening Song …
