Easter Egg Hunt – a Favorite Game
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I just returned from the MTNA convention in Las Vegas, and I have a lot of ideas I hope that I can share with you! I was so excited to meet many teachers who are using my material and who are looking for alternate ways to learn piano. Thank you so much for introducing yourself and chatting with me. It is wonderful to see so many musicians who work hard to share our love of music.
I have not been able to blog or post anything for a while, but I can “rerun” this fun Easter season game that I made a few years ago.
There is not much planning, the rules are simple, and all you need is a few minutes to cut out the cards. If you are a parent, this a fun game to play with your children to introduce rhythm names.
Print the pages on sturdy card stock and cut them out. Do not laminate the cards or you will not be able to fold them. Fold in the middle so the egg is on one side and the notes on the other. Card stock is easier to fold if you score it lightly using a ruler and a dull point, such as a dull butter knife. After folding, the cards sit up like a tent. Hide them around the room with the egg facing out.
This is also an excellent activity to introduce a new rhythm note to beginning students.
OBJECTIVE
- To quickly learn to recognize rhythm note names
- To learn that stems can go up or down
- To introduce rhythm names to beginners
- To play a fast (under 3 minutes) game
AGES
- Early childhood to grade 2 or 3
This was great fun! Jr K/K found them and we spoke the rhythm that everyone had found (Kodaly). Gr 1-3: I held up a note and anyone who had it in their hand stood up and spoke the rhythm. Gr 4-5: We made up rhythm songs. Thanks, Susan!
I am so sad I missed seeing you at the conference! I am such a fan of yours 🙂
Thanks for all you share!!
I love the egg hunt! Thank you so much! This came just in time for today’s lessons.