Describe the sound. Let it ring while sitting on a soft rug or pillow. Students become involved in learning through hands-on experiences, and drawing their own conclusions. Take time to share with the entire class. Display the posters.
Students become involved in learning by extending vocabulary.
As independent projects, students might each make their own musical instrument and demonstrate it for the class. Creative individuals may be able to write their own raps using terminology from the unit or material learned in another theme, and keep a steady beat with their instrument as they share. Students are provided the opportunity to extend their learning beyond prescribed activities. Remove the top of a milk carton. In the bottom poke a small hole just large enough to put the end of the string through.