Blue Jello Word Cards

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The blue jello word cards are a set of 47 double-sided cards. On one side of each card is a single note, rest or common grouping of notes. On the other side is a matching Blue Jello drawing, which has a colored border of one of eight rainbow colors to match the eight main rhythmic values. The colors make it easier to learn and remember which notes and rests are equivalent. They also allow students to self-check their work. Everyone loves the Blue Jello drawings because they bring the Blue Jello words to life.

The cards are used in games to learn notes, rests, and the Blue Jello words, drawings and hand signs. Nine games are detailed in the insert, Blue Jello Word Cards Ideas. The cards can also be used for writing rhythms. Each note, rest or note grouping is represented once in the set. Two or more sets are needed to write out patterns with repeated rhythms. They can be used independently and/or in combination with blue jello cards - set 1, real rhythm cards and notes and rests cards (spring 2011), big blue jello cards, rhythm playing cards, rhythm bingo cards, blue jello rhythm puzzles, magic notes and magic wands. These cards were previously available exclusively as a download. This ready-made version includes Blue Jello Word Card Ideas* and has improvements such as new guide cards and updated drawings and Blue Jello names. To see many of the notes, rests and groups of notes found on the cards and learn more about studying rhythm using Blue Jello, download the free file below: Blue Jello - A Delicious Way to Study Rhythm. The blue jello word cards are used when playing games to: learn the difference between a note and a rest learn a fun vocabulary to read single notes, rests and note groupings learn to keep a steady beat when reading rhythms learn a vocabulary to identify rhythms by listening learn the relative values of basic notes and rests learn to divide notes and rests into measures in various time signatures learn fun hand signs to help understand how notes and rests are drawn increase finger dexterity read musical scores with confidence prepare for games using rhythm bingo cards, blue jello word cards, rhythm playing cards and notes and rests cards Key features of the cards: colored borders help students stay focused centers of the cards are white with black type for easy reading rainbow colors help students relate equivalent note and rest values Blue Jello Word Cards Ideas: This 8-page insert includes the article, Blue Jello – A Delicious Way to Study Rhythm which explains the philosophy behind teaching rhythm with the Blue Jello vocabulary, hand signs and drawings and includes a detailed chart of these concepts. The following games are included for guidance and to spark the imagination.
	Game 1: Hello Jello (by Inge Brink Nielsen, Denmark) GOAL: To keep a steady beat, learn names, Blue Jello rhythms and hand signs Students say their names and Blue Jello rhythms for the group to repeat around a circle, a great way to introduce rhythms. Add the cards to include a visual reference.
	Game 2: With the Blue Jello Cards GOAL: To relate Blue Jello symbols to “real looking” notes and rests Use the cards with the blue jello cards to help clarify the rhythms, show what the actual notes/rests look like and bring the Blue Jello words to life with the Blue Jello drawings.
	Game 3: Who’s Playing First? GOAL: To practice note and rest values and decide the order for informal recitals or other activities Each student draws one card and everyone compares their cards. The shortest value note or rest is first and the longest value is last. If there is a tie those students draw again without affecting the order of the other students.
	Game 4: Card Chart GOAL: To compare the values of the notes and rests Students make a chart of the cards, using some or all the cards. When finished, cards are turned over and checked using the colored borders.
	Game 5: Pass the Beat GOAL: To practice saying rhythms and be aware of the beat within a steady pulse Students sit in a circle and pass one card around, saying the Blue Jello word of the rhythm exactly in time with a metronome.
	Game 6: War GOAL: To play a fun, classic card game with a musical twist Players divide the cards, then one at a time cards are compared and the largest value wins both cards. If three or four players play and anyone runs out of cards, players can share.
	Game 7: Around the Circle GOAL: To learn to think ahead Each player chooses two cards with each card representing one or more complete beats. Cards are placed one above the other. Moving left to right around the circle, players take a turn saying and signing their cards.
	Game 8: Swinging 3/8, 6/8, 9/8 Rhythms GOAL: To become fluent with these meters The cards help teach a flowing Blue Jello vocabulary for these meters. Players learn the vocabulary and how to combine the cards to form measures. Excellent as a preview for playing Side 2 of the rhythm bingo cards.
	Game 9: Measures GOAL: To make measures in various time signatures Players choose a time signature and then take turns drawing cards and adding them to make measures. Blues from the blue jello rhythm puzzles are the bar lines.