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An Almost Alliterative Reading, Rhythm, and Kindness (PK - 3)

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Two Right Feet

Available to Grade(s): PK , K , 1 , 2 , 3	Program Can Serve: Music Theater Dance
Art Form: Music	Curriculum Focus: English
Program Type: Both Grade Level and Arts/PE Program	Integration Continuum Level: Alignment
# of Visits: 1	Length of Visit: 45 min
Length Info: Flexible
Program Format: In-School Workshop	Program Format Info: In-School workshop (intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately).
Availability: All year; we are a flexible program.	Location: In-School,
Cost Per Student: $10	Minimum # of Students Needed In Order to Book This Program: 0
Program Requires Prior Meeting: no	Meeting Method: Phone , Email , In-Person
Materials Arts Provider Provides: We provide: bass and equipment, percussion instruments (maracas, bells, rhythm sticks, triangles, sand-blocks, and more), an age-appropriate book that is tailored to the specific program theme, and other props that support the program theme. Other props can include literacy and learning handouts for the students and teachers.
Materials School Provides: Arts providers will provide all materials necessary.
Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: A chair with no arms, a room large enough for an active circle-time-like program, and an electrical outlet for musician"s gear.
Program Learning Objective: I can answer questions about important details in a text. I can recognize rhyming words. I can explore and demonstrate awareness of music contrasts (such as high/low, loud/soft, same/different) in a variety of music selected for performance.
Program Description (Grade Level Program): Let us combine reading, rhythm, and creativity for your students with our highly interactive classroom sessions! Every classroom session includes two people: a bassist (Garrett) and session leader (Hannah). A typical session includes: active and engaging warm-up activities, dramatic reading of a book set to live music, creative dance activity, songs and finger-plays connect to the story, instrument activity, and our "Bye-Bye" song. Two Right Feet's programs are easily adjusted to suit various grade levels. The PK and K music program is designed to stimulate a love of reading as well as kindergarten readiness. When working with 2 - 3 grade levels we have the children explore more complex concepts such as parts of speech, plot details, and dynamics when singing along. Using the CCSS in ELA and the National Core Arts Standards in music and dance, it is our goal to promote: a love of reading and books, classroom kindness, and a playful approach to learning. See "˜Additional Notes" for our list of session themes!
Program Description (Arts/PE Program): Let us combine reading, rhythm, and creativity for your students with our highly interactive classroom sessions! Every classroom session includes two people: a bassist (Garrett) and session leader (Hannah). A typical session includes: active and engaging warm-up activities, dramatic reading of a book set to live music, creative dance activity, songs and finger-plays connect to the story, instrument activity, and our "Bye-Bye" song. Two Right Feet's programs are easily adjusted to suit various grade levels. The PK and K music program is designed to stimulate a love of reading as well as kindergarten readiness. When working with 2 - 3 grade levels we have the children explore more complex concepts such as parts of speech, plot details, and dynamics when singing along. Using the CCSS in ELA and the National Core Arts Standards in music and dance, it is our goal to promote: a love of reading and books, classroom kindness, and a playful approach to learning. See "˜Additional Notes" for our list of session themes!
Additional Notes: Program Themes include: Kindness / Empathy Themes - "Do You Feel Me?" Tolerance and Team Building Themes - "Twice Nice, Three Times Happy" Animal Themes - "Prehistoric Times" , "Small Critters," "Oink!" "Getting Ribbit With It", "Birds of a Feather" Literacy Themes - "Libraries Rock!", "Shake, Rattle, and Read", "Verb Up!" , "Stranger Than Fiction" Arts Themes - "All About Percussion Instruments" , "Just Dance!" ,'Boom Bands in Seuss-Land"
Parent Engagement Opportunities: With advanced notice, Two Right Feet would welcome parent and guardian volunteers to observe and/or help with the sessions (handing out instruments, singing along, etc). Parent and guardian volunteers are, however, not necessary in order to present the program.

Core & National Art Standards:

Grade PK

Grade PK: Reading Standards for Literature: Key Ideas and Details #1: With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

Grade PK: Speaking and Listening Standards: Comprehension and Collaboration #1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

Grade Pre K: Music: Creating: Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
A. With substantial guidance, explore and experience a variety of music.

Grade Pre K: Music: Performing: Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.
A. With substantial guidance, explore and demonstrate awareness of musical contrasts.

Grade K

Grade K: Reading Standards for Literature: Key Ideas and Details #1: With prompting and support, ask and answer questions about key details in a text.

Grade K: Speaking and Listening Standards: Comprehension and Collaboration #1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about kindergarten topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

Grade K: Music: Creating: Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
A.With guidance, explore and experience music concepts (such as beat and melodic contour).

Grade K: Music: Performing: Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.
A. With guidance, explore and demonstrate awareness of music contrasts (such as high/low, loud/soft, same/different) in a variety of music selected for performance.

Grade 1

Grade 1: Reading Standards for Literature: Key Ideas and Details #2: Retell stories, including key details, and demonstrate an understanding of their central message or lesson.

Grade 1: Speaking and Listening Standards: Comprehension and Collaboration #1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

Grade 1: Music: Creating: Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
A. With limited guidance, create musical ideas (such as answering a musical question) for a specific purpose.

Grade 1: Music: Performing: Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.
A. With limited guidance, demonstrate knowledge of music concepts (such as beat and melodic contour) in music from a variety of cultures selected for performance.

Grade 2

Grade 2: Reading Standards for Literature: Key Ideas and Details #3: Describe how characters in a story respond to major events and challenges.

Grade 2: Speaking and Listening Standards: Comprehension and Collaboration #1: Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups.

Grade 2: Music: Creating: Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
A. Improvise rhythmic and melodic patterns and musical ideas for a specific purpose.

Grade 2: Music: Performing: Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.
A. Demonstrate knowledge of music concepts (such as tonality and meter) in music from a variety of cultures, selected for performance.

Grade 3

Grade 3: Reading Standards for Literature: Key Ideas and Details #3: Describe characters in a story (e.g., their traits, motivations, or feelings) and explain how their actions contribute to the sequence of events.

Grade 3:Speaking and Listening Standards: Comprehension and Collaboration #3: Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.

Grade 3: Music: Creating: Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
A. Improvise rhythmic and melodic ideas, and describe connection to specific purpose and context (such as personal and social).

Grade 3: Music: Performing: Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for presentation.
A. Demonstrate understanding of the structure in music selected for performance.