Grade K - Music class

Kindergarten Benchmarks

Pr4.1.A. Explore and demonstrate (e.g., show/tell/ sing/play) preference for varied musical selections (e.g. classical music, folk music)

Pr6.1 - Present – B. Apply correct techniques during performance:

(Basic vocal exploration; Speaking, singing, whispering, shouting voices)

* I can echo using my singing voice

*Singing is a developmental skill like speaking. Students who are “developing proficiency” are in the babble stage and need to vocalize and sing often to develop their (head voice) singing voice. All students are able to sing with encouragement and practice. Everyone’s singing voice is beautiful and unique. Just keep singing!

Cr1.1 - Imagine - A. Explore and experience music concepts

* I can feel and play a steady beat

* I can hear and show the high and low, the short and long, the loud and

soft, and the fast and slow in the music

*The ability to “feel the beat” in the music is achieved by practicing, listening, and dancing to music. One example would be to chant nursery rhymes and tap the beat on different parts of the body. Keep moving and dancing!