Spider Web Play Extensions
The spider web is proving to be fun for many opportunities of extended learning. My music selection today was “In the Hall of the Mountain King” from “Peer Gynt” by Edvard Grieg. Many students...
View ArticleSpider Web Play Additional Photos
Here are more pictures for the Spider Web Play Extensions (click here to read post) and Spider Numbers Game (click here to read post). Two more days to enjoy spider web play until Halloween! Filed...
View Article“The Sneaky Sounds” Instrumental Prelude
Congratulations to all the performers today! The Penguins and the Mustangs did a great job acting out “The Vanishing Pumpkin,” our Halloween show. The Explorers set the Halloween mood with a musical...
View ArticleHappy Halloween!
It’s a great day to have rain to get in the Halloween spirit! Many students have asked about making the skeletons and in some classes we did not get a chance to make them. Click Skeleton Pieces for a...
View Article“Root-A-Toot-Toot” Story and Instruments
Thanks to the Houston Symphony, the Parish students had the opportunity to play real brass instruments (trumpet, trombone, and French horn) to our story, Root-A-Toot-Toot by Bernice Myers. After...
View ArticleCulture In Focus: Russia!
Every February, the Intra Curricular Activities Teachers (ICATs) team focus on one culture to learn more about in-depth. This year, as a salute to the Winter Olympics, we are learning about Russia! The...
View ArticleBean Bags, Steady Beat, and Good Friends
The All-Stars and Ducks are focusing on friendship and teamwork in their classes. For a musical experience, we sung a little song and tossed bean bags with a steady beat to recognize the good friends...
View Article“May There Always Be Sunshine”: Student’s Versions
As we progress in our study of Russia, each of class has created their own version of the song “May There Always Be Sunshine.” They chose something that they enjoy or like and want there to always be....
View ArticleWelcome to Music With Hilary!
Welcome to a new school year at The Parish School! This is my fourth year teaching music and providing music therapy services to all the sweet students. It was a great first week seeing familiar faces...
View ArticleStudents Share Favorite Songs
At the beginning of every school year, I ask the elementary students to share their favorite songs that they like to dance and sing to. Knowing what they like, I can incorporate them into my lesson...
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