Music Mind Games in the Classroom: Materials and Class Sizes
Greetings! My name is Elizabeth Cunha. I am the chair of the new committee: Music Mind Games in the Classroom. I have used Music Mind Games in the classroom for over 5 years now and am so excited to share some of the wisdom I have gained during that time with those currently using or hoping to integrate Music Mind Games into a music curriculum. It is my hope that these blogs will help make this process a little easier so that classroom teachers are free to focus on the fun of learning that Music Mind Games can bring!
Before you can start playing with your students you need to make sure you have enough materials for successful lessons. With one student ordering materials is a cinch. One puppy packet and you are ready to go! For a classrrom however, your money is probably better budgeted by ordering enough of the specific materials needed for the number of students you have.
Here is an organized list of materials for a medium to large classroom. Please keep in mind that the list below displays best case scenario and remember, there are many games that can be played as a class that require less materials than noted below. And if you are just starting out or still looking for funding, Music Mind Games CAN be introduced and utilized with only one puppy packet, even in classrooms! To take the curriculum further you will want to consider the investment laid out below. There are many grants available to music teachers or fundraising events and programs through your school that can make this investment less of a strain on your wallet. Along with the listed materials below I recommend the Panda Pack 1, designed for use with larger groups! Also, Look for the Panda Pack 2 coming soon.
Good luck and have fun playing!
1. Blue Jello Cards * obviously one set per student is great but 2-3 students can easily share. * I do not suggest more than 4 students per set.
2. Blue Jello Word Cards * 1-2 decks per class.
3. Alphabet Cards * One deck has 6 sets of the music alphabet. You will need enough so that each student has one complete set of the music alphabet. * Remember there are games you can play as a class where each student does not need their own!
4. Do Re Mi Cards * One deck has 5 sets. You will have the easiest time when there are enough so that each student has a complete Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do set.
5. Staff Slates/Accessories * This is something that works best when students work alone or in pairs. * 1 for 1-2 students.
6. Rhythm Playing Cards * 1 deck per 4 students
7. Grand Staff Cards * These can easily be shared but the best situation is 1 deck per 1-2 students. * I also play many games where 1 deck is used per 4 students.
8. Music Symbol Cards * 2 decks will be enough for many games early on. * Later, I suggest 1 deck per 4 students.
9. Tempo Cards * 1 deck comes with 2 sets. This is enough for Teaching Games. * For Memory Games, it is best is to have 1 deck per 2 students (this gives you 1 set per student)
10. Magic Notes and Wands * Magic notes are needed with many games in the curriculum. I suggest collecting between 400-800 for a medium-large size classroom. You will find that you can never have too many magic notes. * Wands can be helpful organizers and rewards for students. 4-6 is a nice number so that students can be involved in the clean up process.
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Ordering Materials...
Hi..Its Hope from the Tuesday night class. You told me to check out this blog to get some ideas for what to order for my large class. Let me know if you have any other suggestions.
Thanks,
Hope
materials
Hope,
If you are on a budget here is how I would prioritize my spending:
Blue Jello Word Cards
Blue Jello Cards
Alphabet Cards
Do Re Mi Cards
Rhythm Playing Cards
Then
Staff Slates
Grand Staff Cards
Symbol Cards
Tempo Cards
Elizabeth Cunha
Stone Ridge Middle School and
Suzuki Violin at Musical Expressions
Your Blog
Hi, Elizabeth. I just finished reading your blog. This will be very helpful to those of us who are still new to Music Mind Games. I have been a public school music teacher for 38 years. This is, far and away the VERY BEST material I have ever seen - and I have seen a lot of material! My students really enjoy playing the games, and they are learning so much faster now. I am especially appreciative of the obvious, very detailed thought that has gone into the creation of these materials.
Thank you for the list of materials for a medium to large classroom. I know that the frequency and the sequencing of the games depends upon prior knowledge, ability level, where you want to take them with each game you choose, etc., but I wonder if you would consider posting a list of "Getting Started" activities in the order that you teach them for the first month of school. If you are able, several lists would be great - one for early elementary, one for late elementary, and one for middle school.
Thanks!
Jessi
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Hi Elizabeth - this is great advice. Thanks for your help with classroom teachers who want to include Music Mind Games in their curriculum. michiko
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