Spring is here, the weather is warming up, and our students are wanting to get outside. (So are we, if we're honest, right?!) It feels like we have to step up our teaching game a little this time of year to keep their focus on the music and not the siren song of sunshine pouring through the window. I love mixing in new games to help them keep moving forward in their lessons.
My favorite tool during Easter season is the plastic eggs from the dollar store. They're easy-to-find, cheap, fun, and versatile. Below are a couple games my students love. Easy prep and set-up are a must around here, so be sure to try these out on your students today! Free printable available at the bottom of the page to make it easy to put these games together. Plus, I added a blank sheet of cards to the printable so you can make your own if you'd like. What are your favorite games using plastic eggs? Share them in the comments, so we can try them out!
Musical Egg Basket
Egg-ceptional Rhythm
Drop the egg pieces in the basket and ask the student to match up the tops to the correct number of beats on the bottoms. After they understand the game, take the eggs apart, drop them back in the basket, and have them do it again for time.
Correct Chord-egg
Option 1- Cut out the Major and Minor Chord Cards and close one inside each plastic egg. Place the eggs in the basket. Have the student pull out an egg, identify the chord value inside, and play it. For extra fun, hide the eggs around the room ahead of time and have a quick egg hunt before starting the game.
Option 2- Cut out the Scale Chord Value Cards and close one inside each plastic egg. Place the eggs in a basket. Choose a scale you will be working in. Have the student pull an egg out of the basket, identify the chord inside within the scale chosen, and play it. After going through the eggs once, return the cards to the eggs and play again for time.
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