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Singing a round

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Kids use their hands, bodies, and voices to explore the musical concept of a round. They say vegetable words while stomping and clapping out a rhythm in unison and then in a round. They then sing a round while maintaining a steady beat. Note: This lesson was written by a student teacher. 

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early music, rhythm, coordination, rounding

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body percussion, spoken word, coordination, round, early music instruction, keeping rhythm, singing a round, visual and performing arts
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4th
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Visual & Performing Arts
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