Term 1 2020, Liverpool Public School – Week 3

Today was an extremely hot day and we had 10 extra people than last week so it was fairly crazy! The mums are really grouping together which is nice.

The kids are getting better at controlling themselves with the glockenspiels though it still feels like a bit of chaos control!

Today we worked on following the conductor, reading music (which they did so so well on) and then played a song from last week. I could already see the improvement! Then we separated, some outside, some inside to write our own songs.

The kids are obsessed with the keyboard and it's a bit difficult to manage because they fight over it and get upset. I initially had the keyboard there so I could accompany them but I only got to do that once today!

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I had asked the kids to write down their songs and then we all came inside and did a mini concert for the parents.

Thus far I think music is good but I think the film process provides more variety, is easier to manage and is overall more engaging.

There's no doubt the kids love music and learning about music but I feel they get so riled up that that team spirit isn't as strong and that relaxed feeling isn't really there. Still trying to find ways to bring that energy into the room but there is a lot to manage.

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