https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst For parents and students (PK-5)... here are some easy activities to keep your child engaged! *Parents, please supervise your student when using a new website. en-us 2020-04-08 17:35:45 UTC 2024-06-18 10:52:49 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f3b8.png jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499235018 This video is great for Pk-1]]> 2020-04-08 17:46:16 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499235018 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499235667 This video is great for Pk-1]]> 2020-04-08 17:46:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499235667 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499237653 This is a great "brain break" for kids during a day of schoolwork. ]]> 2020-04-08 17:47:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499237653 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499241410 Singing and dancing for little ones]]> 2020-04-08 17:49:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499241410 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499242806 Singing and dancing for all ages]]> 2020-04-08 17:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499242806 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499244405 Singing, dancing, lessons on counting, letters, and more]]> 2020-04-08 17:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499244405 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499248508 Lots of tutorials on how to beatbox]]> 2020-04-08 17:53:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499248508 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499251709 Singing, dancing, and brain breaks]]> 2020-04-08 17:55:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499251709 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499254594 This is one of my favorites! This will keep your child engaged for hours. They can create their own song, experiment with sound waves, turn their drawings into music, and so much more! Great for all ages. ]]> 2020-04-08 17:57:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499254594 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499257385 This website has music games for pk and kindergarten students based on PBS Kids shows. ]]> 2020-04-08 17:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499257385 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499259472 This website has games and activities for students 2-5. They can practice note names, rhythms, learn about composers, and more!]]> 2020-04-08 18:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499259472 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499261839 This is geared more towards 4th and 5th grade students who have some experience with online music technology. There are lots of Youtube tutorials on how to use the site if they are interested. **Some features you may have to pay for.]]> 2020-04-08 18:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499261839 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499264169 Another great website where 4th and 5th grade students can create their own music. It is free.]]> 2020-04-08 18:03:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499264169 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499275363 You will need glass cups / bowls / jars, water and spoons.
1.) Fill each cup with some water. (Try putting different amounts in each cup!)
2.) If you’d like, you can add a few drops of food coloring to each one to make them different colors.
3.) Gently tap each class with a spoon.
Which glass makes a higher sound? Which glass makes a lower sound? If you add more water to the cup, does the sound get higher or lower? Try making up
your own song using these sounds or see if you can figure out a song you know!]]> 2020-04-08 18:09:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499275363 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499285821 Pk-5]]> 2020-04-08 18:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499285821 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499286664 Pk-5]]> 2020-04-08 18:15:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499286664 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499295015 Here is my Youtube page. I've uploaded videos of songs my students love to sing in class. Your child can sing along with me!]]> 2020-04-08 18:20:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499295015 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499298176 Find things around your house to create an instrument:
- toilet paper or paper towel roll
- empty tissue box
- empty water bottle
- rubber bands and paper clips
- empty cereal or snack boxes
- beads, pom poms, glitter
- string or yarn
- straws, paper cups, paper plates
- toothpicks or popsicle sticks
Create an instrument and play along to your favorite song!]]> 2020-04-08 18:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499298176 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499313084 Learn about instruments and the orchestra with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra. Explore their lessons and activities! Good for grades 1-5.]]> 2020-04-08 18:31:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499313084 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499315741 Watch concerts, create your own instrument, learn about composers, and more! Great for K-5.]]> 2020-04-08 18:33:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499315741 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499319589 Perform, conduct, compose and play games. This is good for grades 1-5.]]> 2020-04-08 18:35:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499319589 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499324029 Look for videos titled "ZUMBA KIDS." Great movement activity on a rainy day! K-5]]> 2020-04-08 18:38:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499324029 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499327513 If you're tired of hearing the Frozen soundtrack but your student wants more Frozen, here's a great 30 minute calming yoga lesson... and it's Frozen themed! They have others themed with Harry Potter, Trolls, and more. PK-5]]> 2020-04-08 18:40:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499327513 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499334180 Kidz Bop is still alive! They have sing- alongs and dance-alongs with popular songs that kids love, with edited kid-appropriate lyrics. They have lots of these on their youtube page! Grades 2-5]]> 2020-04-08 18:43:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499334180 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499338694 This Youtube channel teaches step-by-step dances to your child's favorite songs. They have popular songs, songs from movies, and more! This is great for K-3.]]> 2020-04-08 18:46:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499338694 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499416955 Animals love music just like we do and this musician is keeping them company while the aquarium is closed. 🐳]]> 2020-04-08 19:40:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/499416955 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/509576412 Put on music and draw what you hear! See if you can find a story in the song; does it sound happy, sad or scary? Is it fast or slow?]]> 2020-04-15 23:25:14 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/509576412 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/509578532 Find an empty bottle or tall container with a lid. Fill it with rice, beads, marbles, pebbles or anything small you can find. You can even go outside and find things from nature to use. ]]> 2020-04-15 23:27:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/509578532 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/509580772 Put a large piece of paper on the ground outside. Pour different colors of paint onto paper plates and step in the paint. Put on some music and dance on the paper to create a masterpiece with your feet!]]> 2020-04-15 23:30:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/509580772 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/514395209 Pick out your favorite story to read by yourself or with someone at home. Look through the story to find places where you can add sound effects. Then find things in your house to use for the sound effects. For example; if you read the story of "The Three Little Pigs," you might use popsicle sticks to make the sound of the pigs building the house made of sticks. Here's my example!]]> 2020-04-18 14:46:19 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/514395209 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/526485479 Click on the pink link below to watch an introduction to beat boxing video, depending on grade.
Grades PK-1
Grades 2-5

If you want to keep learning more, look at the many videos on the Vocal Beats Youtube page. ]]> 2020-04-23 17:39:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/526485479 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/533635693 First, watch my video on how to use the Chrome Music Lab song maker.

Then go to the Chrome Music Lab  Song Maker to create your song.
**You can only save your song by hitting save, copying the link, and keeping note of the link. You'll need to visit that link if you want to listen to, edit, or share your song. ]]> 2020-04-27 14:24:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/533635693 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/533947252 Disney has a Youtube page with sing along videos for lots of Disney songs! Click the link below for all of their sing-alongs.]]> 2020-04-27 15:55:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/533947252 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/533970266 The voices of famous Disney characters are reading stories on Disney's Youtube page. The voice of Jasmine from Aladdin, Ariel from the Little Mermaid, and more will read stories to your child. Click the link below for all the available videos! They seem to be updating this weekly. ]]> 2020-04-27 16:02:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/533970266 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/537112877 I created beginner guitar lessons designed for my students on my Youtube page. Click the pink links below for a specific lesson or explore the lesson videos by clicking the image below.

Lesson 1: Tuning and names of the strings.
Lesson 2: Frets, note names, and holding the guitar.
Lesson 3: Learn a simple song.
Lesson 4: Learn three basic chords.
Lesson 5: Strumming techniques.
Lesson 6:]]> 2020-04-28 17:34:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/537112877 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/537130830 Lesson 1: Tuning and names of the strings.
Lesson 2: Holding the ukulele and notes.
Lesson 3: Learn a simple song.
Lesson 4: Three basic chords.
Lesson 5:
Lesson 6:

Once you learn the basics, this Youtube channel has tutorials on how to play lots of popular songs. ]]> 2020-04-28 17:40:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/537130830 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/549890285 First, click this link to see the different instruments in an orchestra and hear their sounds! Explore each instrument section.

Then, download the file below and print it out. YOU are the conductor! Fill in your orchestra with family members, friends or pets. Think about which instruments reminds you which person, and then write someone's name in instrument box. ]]> 2020-05-04 16:36:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/549890285 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/550068157 A fun song to repeat after, just like being at camp!]]> 2020-05-04 17:37:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/550068157 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/577289946 A song to help during these hard times. ]]> 2020-05-17 04:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/577289946 jtackett8 https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/583165052 Follow along to this runner as he races through a song!]]> 2020-05-19 17:56:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jtackett8/musicwithmst/wish/583165052