[HANASHIR:16499] RE: Sixth Graders Sing?

[Shir Chadash <shir_chadash...>]

When I taught this age group a few years ago I drew on my Orff training by 
bringing rhythm instruments such as bongo drums, claves, maracas, rain 
sticks, etc. and even bringing keyed instruments such as metallophones or 
xylophones for which I would devise an ostinato.  Needless to say I avoided 
any instruments that looked like they came from a Kindergarten class.  I'd 
say that I had to know that they knew the song before they could start 
accompanying, so would look around and find someone who was singing out.  
Eventually they all had a turn.  That being said, it was always a challenge.
Rachelle

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