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Another to add to this is the game Word King/Queen. They are most effective when taught at the beginning as students learn the song.

“I love actions, especially if they are actual ASL signs.

“ Hand motions or even ASL for the songs…they even help me remember them too! Sometimes with songs with multiple verses in practice I see the ASL sign and remember the next verse!” –Kathy.

At least one class is strong on each verse that way.” –Jennifer I also do the–look at this page, next time it won’t be there!! Sometimes I will have one class make one verse their “ responsibility” and I give a different verse to a different class.

“I made power points with the words to the songs.

We did this over and over until they really knew the words to the song. Then I let it fly around the room once it was blown up as a reward for the kids.

“I took a balloon one time in class put kids in circle and every time they sang the next words correctly I blew up the balloon.

I also have a school webpage where I put the lyrics and mp3s/karaoke for them to practice at home.” – Linda We also spend some time discussing the meaning, and translation if it’s in another language. We echo phrases, and decode the rhythm in rhyme form or melodic phrases.

“For third grade-first, they listen a few times while we do motions or a dance relevant to the text.

It’s like Wheel-of-Fortune, in reverse…” –Helen This maintains the feeling of the steady beat because they can see ALL of the music, but only some of the words. When teaching new songs (that I will do over and over again) I take the time to write out lyrics on index cards or poster-board and then they sit in groups, put them in order, and then turn selected cards over. You can do this by making an outline (just first words, or important words in each phrase, or the whole song) either on a large white-board, projected or written…or a poster where you cross them out. Give their brains a chance to connect, visually. For example, if you were singing Santa Claus I would put my hands on my belly and move like a ho ho ho motion.” –Marilyn

“I overemphasize the words with my mouth and also use my hands as motion about one beat before they are going to sing the word.

The results are usually rather fun.” –Andrea Let them know you are there with them and willing to help at all times!” –Karen I also do facial expressions or little hand signs to help.

“I mouth key words just before to help trigger memory.

“I printed pictures of the words from each verse and hung them on the back of the piano when we had a particularly difficult piece to memorize.” –Kathleen.

I will also have them “ fill in the blank.” I usually sing it and point to them to sing the next word.

“Repeating it over and over is boring for 3 rd graders, so I have them echo a phrase 3 times each time using a weird voice (opera, country, nerdy, etc.) by then they have it.

If a child gets it correct, I give them a green ticket. Then ask the students who knows the next line.

“I like to post the lyrics on my iPad or computer, project it and scroll down slowly, revealing one like at a time.

Once they have the first word the rest will usually come fine!” –Catriona Also, chant the first word of each phrase. Repeat this all the way through the song.

“The teacher should say the first word, the students the next.

Discuss this with your students and have them help you come up with ideas! Remember, the process is just as important as the picture. Sometimes I use something that I can hang from my stand – this way they’re still remembering lyrics, but have a backup!” You can also come up with silly pictures for key words.

Holiday and Winter concerts are quickly approaching! What tricks can you use when your young singers are having a tough time remembering lyrics? Here are a few recommendations from NAfME members and fellow music educators:Ĭarnegie Hall Kids Concert. UPDATE: Applications of Research in Music Education.

Professional Development via Music Educators Journal.

NAfME Teaching with Primary Sources Curriculum Units for the 2014 Music Standards.

Parks Leadership in Music Education Award

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access in Music Education Resources.

NAfME Online Professional Learning Community Webinars.

Virtual Learning Resources for Music Educators.

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