...I'm sure by now you have been introduced to the "maracas" or "shakers" that we made in class today. It was a following directions activity that followed one of the stories in the 1st grade unit where children made instruments to be in a band. We read the story as a class and discussed how you can make instruments from everyday materials. Following the story was a nonfiction piece on instruments and rattles from various parts of the world. After that, we followed the directions in the book to make our own fun rattles. The kids had a lot of fun making and decorating their rattle, then when everyone was finished we danced around the room singing songs and shaking our "maracas". We glued the lid to hopefully avoid any unnecessary messes arising from beans flying all over the room while your child dances and sings. I know they can get loud, but please take an interest in their creativity and use it as a discussion to retell the story we read in class. Ask your child what the story was about (kids in a band), what special characteristics did the children have (Beth was in a wheelchair), what kinds of instruments did they make (drum, symbols, shakers), etc. Use the activity as a teaching tool and help your child see the relevance the project had to their learning (it's not just for fun!!). Thanks again to all who brought in water bottles, and for all your continued help in and out of the classroom.
-Mr. Linnet
Great questions that I would not have thought to ask - thanks.
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