Reggio music activities

This is a fun and messy piece of process art that the kids will love. Turn up the music and then drum and splatter and paint away.

Lena Leon | Elementary Music Class Made Fun on Instagram: "Excited for this week’s lessons! 🤩 In this video, we’re using wood sticks to explore beat vs. rhythm with the beautiful Orff arrangements of “Row Your Boat” by Lynn Kleiner. Perfect for working with different tempos too! It’s the ideal no-prep activity for the beginning of the year. You can find her music on Spotify. 😉 #elementarymusicteacher #elementarymusic #elementary #musicteacher #musicclass #musicandmovement…

After extensively exploring sound through experiences and technology, each member of the five expert groups were able to pick an instrument that would make sound the way their group focussed on. We looked all over the classroom and our homes for materials we could use. They looked at pictures of their instruments to try to create them as close to the real thing as they could! Measurement skills were needed to create many of the instruments! Many also got a great fine motor workout! They…

Water play – it conjures up visions of children scooping and pouring, floating things and sinking them, measuring and washing and splashing and laughing. Huge fun, and there are a thousand things …

Group of enthusiastic toddlers come together to create harmonious sounds using a delightful array of musical instruments. Inspired by the Reggio Emilia theory, this captivating scene celebrates the innate creativity and curiosity of each child, fostering a collaborative and explorative environment. Through their playful interactions with instruments, these little music makers embark on a journey of self-expression and discovery, guided by the nurturing principles of the Reggio Emilia…

Lena Leon | Elementary Music Class Made Fun on Instagram: "I needed an accommodation for this class and decided to incorporate scarves. Here’s an adapted version of “Row Your Boat” Orff arrangement by @lynnkleiner using scarves! We focused on exploring high and low movements with the music, and different tempos. #elementarymusicteacher #elementarymusic #musicandmovement #musicality #elementary #musicteacher #musicclass"

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I love providing open-ended art opportunities for Ella, especially process art which allows her to focus on skill building and integrating information, rather than trying to create a perfect final product. Recently, we tried painting to music which is a great EQ art activity, as well. Here are some tips for how to paint to...

Kindergarten students love using instruments! Here are 5 tried and true rhythm activities to get your little ones engaged in music class.