As our second rotation comes to a close, I wanted to share a bit about what we've been doing. Of course, all classes have been singing, with some playing instruments and others playing music games with their songs. The end of this week, however, brings us to September 11. In our music room, this means a special emphasis on Patriotic Songs. Every class (regardless of the time of year) starts out with the singing of a particular Patriotic Song, but this week we have spent some class time paying extra attention to music that focuses on America. The kids were truly a tribute to the definition of respect. I was so proud of their conversations surrounding the topics of these songs (some of the words are difficult!) and of course of their singing of them. Many students remembered who wrote the Star Spangled Banner and how it came to be, and several of them credited their parents with telling them all about it! Their singing was only second in enthusiasm to their excitement about sharing trips to Washington, DC or New York City and the monuments they had seen there. I hope that you are as proud of them as I was throughout our days reviewing these songs. Maybe your child will sing one for you, or if not, listen closely the next time you are at a game and the National Anthem starts!
The songs that we sang in class are This Land is Your Land, America, You're a Grand Old Flag, America the Beautiful and the Star Spangled Banner. No small feat for such young voices, and again, what a spectacular job they did!
The songs that we sang in class are This Land is Your Land, America, You're a Grand Old Flag, America the Beautiful and the Star Spangled Banner. No small feat for such young voices, and again, what a spectacular job they did!
