Elementary Music Sub Tub
GentryandPitts
Kayla Gentry
Kayla Gentry is beginning her 7th year as a music teacher at Wayne A. Cox Elementary in Northwest ISD. She earned her Bachelor of Music Degree from the University of North Texas and is currently pursuing her Masters at Southern Methodist University. Mrs. Gentry is a certified Kodály educator having earned her OAKE endorsed certificate in July of 2013 through the Plano Kodály Teacher Program at Southern Methodist University. She served for 2 years as the North Texas Representative for the Kodály Educators of Texas. Mrs. Gentry was one of the directors of the NISD All-District Honor Choir that performed at TMEA in 2013.
Twitter: @kayladione
Erin Pitts
Erin Pitts is beginning her 8th year as music teacher at Roanoke Elementary in the Northwest ISD. She earned duel Master Degrees in Conducting and Music Education from Southwestern Seminary, Fort Worth, TX and a Bachelor of Music Education from Anderson University, Anderson, SC. Mrs. Pitts is a certified Orff educator having completed Level 3 Orff training at SMU in June of 2010. Mrs. Pitts’ Roanoke "Loud and Proud" choir, consisting of 160+ students, grades 3-5, was invited in March of 2011 and 2013 to participate and perform at the "Arts Education Day at the Capitol" in Austin, Texas. Mrs. Pitts was invited to be the guest director of the South Carolina ACDA Elementary Honor Choir in October of 2012.
Twitter: @epitts_erin
Norms
- Begin and end on time
- Silences cell phones, if you need to take a call please step out into the hall.
- Feel free to take restroom breaks as needed.
- Be open/respectful of all ideas shared
- Respect the creators
- Have FUN!!!
What is an "Elementary Music Sub Tub?"
Standard driven activities
- Meets National and State Standards
Reinforces classroom learning
- Practice known concepts
Center format
- Can be leveled by the students
- Can be implemented by a substitute without an understanding of music
Cobbler, Cobbler
The Activity:
Use student shoes, a high/low line (make this out of string, tape, etc) and hearts to create an interactive rhythmic and melodic dictation activity.What "Elementary Music Sub Tub" activities can connect:
- Rhythmic Tic Tac Toe – Green Cards
- Melody Makers – K-1 (with H, L, HH, LL cards)
- High Five – 1st Grade set (green cards)
I Got a Letter this Morning
Play the game post office
What "Elementary Music Sub Tub" activities can connect:
- Rhythm Racer
- Rhythm Tic Tac Toe – Purple and Pink
- High Five – 4th-5th Grade levels
Every Baby Llama
The Activity:
This is a good chant to use with syncopation. Let your students create body percussion to get them invested in the song!What "Elementary Music Sub Tub" activities can connect:
- Rhythm Racer
- Rhythm Tic Tac Toe – Purple and Pink
- High Five – 4th-5th Grade levels
I See the Moon
The Activity
Use a five line staff with iconic notation to create a rhythmic and melodic dictation activity.What "Elementary Music Sub Tub" activities can connect:
- Rhythm Tic Tac Toe – Yellow Cards
- High Five – 2nd Grade Set
- Melody Makers – 2-5th Grade levels
Instrument Go Fish
Assessment Card
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"I See the Moon" Icons
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Assessment Card
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Here are some pictures and videos from our workshop!
Cobbler, Cobbler
Post Office
I See the Moon
Resources from our Workshop
Foam Cubes
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Sound and Light Buzzers
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Bingo Chips
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iDoceo
For More Questions or Information:
Kayla Gentry and Erin Pitts
Email: gentryandpitts@gmail.com
Location: DFW, TX
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