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by notjustcute Filed Under: Learning through Play and Experience, Uncategorized 13 Comments
by notjustcute Filed Under: Learning through Play and Experience 2 Comments
It looks like today is set to be the hottest day of the year here, which is convenient timing since it’s also the first official day of Summer Vacation! I thought this might be the perfect time to do a round up of some exciting ideas for outdoor water play from around the web.
by notjustcute Filed Under: Get Outside, Learning through Play and Experience, Music and Movement Leave a Comment
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons has always been one of my favorite musical works. This program music is so beautiful and powerful, but also so descriptive, you can literally see in your mind and feel in your bones what Vivaldi is trying to describe with his music. (And if you aren’t sure what he’s trying to describe, check out these sonnets Vivaldi wrote to correspond with his music.) Because the music is so suggestive of movement, it’s perfect for a music and movement activity with children!
by notjustcute Filed Under: Get Outside, Learning through Play and Experience, Music and Movement Leave a Comment
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons has always been one of my favorite musical works. This program music is so beautiful and powerful, but also so descriptive, you can literally see in your mind and feel in your bones what Vivaldi is trying to describe with his music. (And if you aren’t sure what he’s trying to describe, check out these sonnets Vivaldi wrote to correspond with his music.) Because the music is so suggestive of movement, it’s perfect for a music and movement activity with children!
by notjustcute Filed Under: Get Outside, Learning through Play and Experience, Music and Movement 1 Comment
Here’s how I like to teach the four seasons to preschoolers. Using chart paper, draw a circle, divide it into fourths, and label it with the title and the seasons as you see in the picture above. Then, using the cards on this PDF download-
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