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Make it, Shake it, Take it: Every kid creates and keeps a musical instrument (K - 5)

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Overview

Program Description:
Each student, working in teams of two, makes and keeps a musical instrument: Brazilian-style, "ganza", a percussion shaker. They assimilate the values of cooperation, self-regulation, focus, and fol... Read more
Available to Grade(s): K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

Logistics

Program Format: In-School Workshop
Cost Per Student: $10
Number of Visits: 1
Length of Visit: 45 minutes
Availability: All Year

Requirements

Length Info: Visit requires up to 45 minutes to check in, load in and set up; As much as 30 minutes between multiple sessions to re-set; As much as 30 minutes to breakdown and load out.
Program Requires Prior Meeting: yes
Meeting Method: Phone
Materials Arts Provider Provides: Brand new, unused, spring water bottles and caps; Uncooked rice as the "fill" material; Markers; Safe, ergonomic tools.
Materials School Provides: None.
Space: Classroom
Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: Tables to be used as work stations; Number and size will be determined in the planning session.
Chairs are not necessary.

Learning Standards

Curriculum Focus: English Language Arts
Common Core Standard: Speaking and Listening: Comprehension and Collaboration
Art Form: Music
Core Art Standard: Creating Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Program Learning Targets:
Students will make, play, and keep a durable musical instrument; Each student will collaborate with another student to make their instruments; Students will play joyous music as a creative team togeth... Read more
Wit & Wisdom Connection: Kindergarten Module 1: The Five Senses