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Make it, Shake it, Take it: Every kid creates an instrument (K - 5)

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Program Description:
Every student, working in teams of two, makes and keeps a percussive "shaker" instrument: a Brazilian-style, "ganza. They assimilate the values of self-regulation and following directions. Kids take h... Read more
Cost Per Student: $10
Available to Grade(s): K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Program Can Serve: Phy. Education, Visual Art, Music
Art Form: Music
Curriculum Focus: Science, Math
Program Type: Grade Level Program
Integration Continuum Level: Alignment
# of Visits: 1
Length of Visit: 45 min
Location: In-School, Virtual
Program Format: In-School Workshop
Program Format Info: In-school Performance intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately. More than one grade level can be serviced in a school visit.
Availability: All Year
Total Number of Classrooms can Serve: 75
Program Requires Prior Meeting: yes
Meeting Method: Phone
Materials Arts Provider Provides:
Brand new and never used, plastic spring water bottles. Screw-on, secure tops; Uncooked rice as the shaker "fill" material; Safe tools; Non-toxic markers; Play-along compact disc recording is given to... Read more
Materials School Provides: None.
Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program:
Access for load in and setup 45 minutes before start time; Between sessions to re-set, 20 to 30 minutes; 20 minutes to load out; Space that allows for movement. Tables set up by school personnel to ... Read more
Program Learning Objective: I CAN enjoy singing and playing a musical instrument with my hands; I CAN create items with tools; I CAN work together with classmates and educators as a team.
Additional Notes:
Led by Bob, students will enjoy their new shakers, plus hand-drums, in a play-along on high-energy songs with lyrics in Spanish, Portuguese, English, and Yoruba. They take away instrumental skil... Read more
Parent Engagement Opportunities: As many as four caregivers are encouraged to attend as assistants.