Safe ideas to teach music in the corona virous days!


We all have read several instructions about (not) singing in the classroom, sharing instruments and playing games with our students due to the danger of spreading the COVID 19. We are deeply concerned about our students’ safety and at the same time seek for ideas to make our lesson interesting and safe (in person and in distance learning). 

What about listening to excellent music? It can never be out of a music lesson. Here are some ideas I tried to during this hard period: Vivaldi’s "The Four Seasons" through my Listening Maps offer a completely safe way to involve kids with music.

Children will realize the musical form of these pieces, imagine pictures of nature, listen to different rythms and tempos, recognize string instruments, draw their own pictures on the maps, try their own melodies for these pictures of nature and more.

You may find the book here:

https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/listening-maps-and-teaching-suggestions-for-antonio-vivaldi-s-the-four-seasons-11872065

https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Listening-Maps-and-Teaching-Suggestions-for-Antonio-Vivaldis-The-Four-Seasons-6472642
The introduction of the book is adressed to the teachers, not the students. That's why I created two FREE e-books, made with the amazing Bookcreator app! 
Vivaldi (as a cartoon) talks about his life, his carreer, his city and his era. These books are a big collection of information, video & educational activities suitable for distance learning.

In the first book children watch videos about Venice, paint carnaval masks, see Venetian style paintings and learn about the Baroque era. They also get to know Spring mvt 1 with videos, games and activities.

In the 2nd part, Vivaldi recalls his days of success and travels in European cities. He introduces his Summer, Autumn & Winter through videos and activities. 
In Summer we focus on birds voices, play games and have a chance to compose music imitating birds voices. 
In Autumn we learn about Dionysus, the Ancient Greek God of wine to understand the first 2 movements describing a feast and the drunkards' sleep. 
In Winter we make our own story about people walking in the snow, draw pictures, make melodies! 
You can find both in my store for free:
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/A-Boat-Full-Of-Sounds
https://www.tes.com/teaching-resources/shop/chparpara105


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