News from Mrs. Johnson
If you can talk,
you can sing...in tune!
by Stacey Johnson,
music teacher
Did you know that
singing in tune is a learned behavior?
Just like reading, writing and arithmetic, singing in tune can be
learned. It is a skill that is
easily acquired by some children, while others need more coaching and
feedback. Singing well not only
enhances self esteem, but is also helpful in brain development.
Everyone has the ability to sing in tune, it just takes practice!
An easy way to have your child practice singing at home is to ask
them what songs they sang in music during the week and have them sing the
songs for you. Better yet, have
them teach the songs to you.
Below are a few songs that we have sung so far this year, just to get
the ball rolling. Remember that
singing well is a learned behavior that can be developed in your child, even
if you cannot do it well. If
you have any questions or would like more ideas on how to help your child
sing better, please call me at school or email me at johnsons@kidsroe.org
Kindergarten
"Wake Me, Shake Me"
"Bim Bam Bim Bam
Razzamatazza"
"Grandma Moses"
1st Grade
"Funga Alafia"
The Wolf Game Song
"Big Black Bear"
2nd
Grade
"Funga
Alafia"
"Lemonade"
"Rocky Mountain"
3rd Grade
"
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"Star Spangled Banner"