WORKSHOP ACTIVITIESWORKSHOP-1

MUSIC and MATHS1-INSTRUMENTAL RHYTHM - MARACAS:

Required tools;Card board,pasta, beads, glue, rulers, compasses

Rectangle: 25cm*35cm

Circle diameter:6cm

The measures of the rectangle and circle are given to the students and they make cylinders.The students put small pieces of pasta or beads and the cover on top is closed.Children songs of each partners’ is performed through beats in turn and the other groups accompany them.

Through this activity,the students learn mathematical shapes.They cut the pieces in mathematical shape.Then,maracas is made.

Description of the pedagogical aims:Combining music with maths teaching.Main aims;

Visual Arts, Music and Movement ,Dramatic Play, Creative Thinking

Through the activities,the students

● Make a variety of sounds with their voices

● Create and sing chants.

● Approximate pitch and increase singing range.

● Recognize and select a variety of simple songs, finger plays, musical games, and musical activities alone and with others

● Select and recognize a variety of songs from diverse cultures.