SMART Board Ideas
The inclusion of a SMART Board in my room has been an extremely influential teaching tool. Here are a few different ways my students have used the SMART Board.
Beat/Rhythm
Like many teachers, I have a Rhythm/Beat sign that I use to practice switching between tapping the rhythm and patting the beat. Now we use the SMART Board instead of signs. Here is an example:
Like many teachers, I have a Rhythm/Beat sign that I use to practice switching between tapping the rhythm and patting the beat. Now we use the SMART Board instead of signs. Here is an example:
Melodic Tracking
Rhythm Writing and Decoding
To download this SMART Board page of "Rain Rain ta and ti-ti practice" click here.
Music Ace 2
Music Ace and Music Ace 2 are CD ROMS that have finally found their perfect platform with the SMART Board. I remember gathering students around a single computer so that each could see as individuals had their turn at these wonderful interactive music games.
Below is a video of a 2nd grader using Music Ace 2.
You can learn more about these programs here.
Vocal Exploration
You don't need to create any fancy SMART Board pages to lead students in simple vocal exploration. Simply chose a "creative pen" and let them "compose" on a blank page.
Here is a student writing and leading the class in a "rainbow song."
Here is a student writing and leading the class in a "rainbow song."
