Quarter Rest Lesson

Students play the game Red Light Green Light as a class and relate how it compares to music. They observe a quarter note as it is written on the board and make the conenction that a quarter note means go. They then observe a quarter rest...

First graders investigate musical notes. In this music lesson, 1st graders discuss the values of each note by counting the beats accordingly.

Students explore music appreciation by participating in a rhythm activity. In this musical notes lesson, students utilize the Internet and complete activities regarding musical compositions, music time and note values. Students create...

First graders develop fluency and awareness of concepts of print. In this music and language arts lesson, 1st graders identify patterns and music in singing with those found while reading. Students practice skills in guided reading...

Students identify quarter, half, whole and eighth notes and rests, use the different colors of M&M's to represent the different notes and rests and learn a new song and associate song with actual rhythmic patterns

First graders practice reading music. In this music lesson, 1st graders sing the song "I've Been Working on the Railroad." They are introduced to quarter notes, quarter rests, and repeat signs. 

First graders develop skills in reading music notes. In this reading music lesson, 1st graders clap and chant rhythm patterns and learn music vocabulary. Students also match patterns by listening to the teacher perform the pattern.

Young scholars are taught quarter note, quarter rest rhythms in 4/4 time.

Students demonstrate ability to sight read rhythms containing half, quarter and eighth notes and quarter rests; by clapping and chanting rhythms written on chart 1.

Students explore different types of instruments. In this music measure and music beats lesson, students classify instruments. Students show eight measures and four beats through speaking, moving and playing.