This well-known story lends itself well to experiencing tempo changes as the Little Old Lady walks/runs at different speeds. Use Orff instruments and your Italian music vocabulary (lento, adagio, allegro, presto!, etc.) as the mallets play the part of the feet (reminding them of how our feet take turns, now it's our arms taking turns)! The children love choosing instruments to play each time their item is named.
Here's a bit from my story time with a Rhythm Readers class. (If you are a Music Rhapsody Member, use your teacher login to access your plans)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JQalm0j5HgM&list=PLcGAMvU2YN-XwhY-UtA-3-7tFCJa2vON3&index=36
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It's so awesome when babies and tots show they understand the music! Check out the picture of this little music maker and I demonstrating the highest notes from "Five Little Leaves" from Toddlers Make Music lesson 7. The song is also found In All Kinds of Weather, Kids Make Music. Felts and scarves make this a huge hit. REPETITION is so important to bring this response as well as language development, we encourage the parents to play the CD at home and in the car.
Holiday Music! Go to Music Box for lots of ideas for holiday lessons. FREE recordings too!
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