These concepts include melody, rhythm, form, harmony, meter, patterns, phrasing, direction, timbre and expressive qualities. As students progress they experiment with harmony, learn to read music and play recorders. We explore and master skills and concepts through singing, playing instruments, listening, clapping, chanting, and moving. Traditionally, the students perform in the Christmas program and the Easter program. The Computer Lab uses computer- assisted instruction to teach basic reading, math and spelling skills.
Students work individually at their own speed.
Colorful graphics with audio and visual instruction motivate the students. Skills learned in the Computer Lab enhance subjects taught in the regular classroom. Progress through the courses is monitored and teachers receive monthly reports. Art Third Grade students' fine motor skills are now more fully developed. However, students continue to expand the possibilities of fine and gross motor skills in every project.