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Engage with diverse world cultures through music with a focus on literacy in this uplifting program featuring teachers Adonna Coughlin, Jamie Holman, Lois Parris, and Janet Berry. Harness the power of music to connect across borders and languages. Let the universal language of music bring joy and understanding as you explore various greetings from around the world. Create your own instruments and join the musical journey today!
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Motivational Music Activities with Focus on Literacy and World Cultures World View Partners’ Program Iredell – Statesville Schools August 10, 2012
Adonna Coughlin – Lake Norman Elementary, Music Teacher Jamie Holman – Shepherd Elementary, Music Teacher Lois Parris – Lakeshore Elementary, Music Teacher Janet Berry – Celeste Henkel Elementary, Music Teacher, 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year
“Music is the universal language of mankind.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Tell me and I’ll forget. Show me and I may remember. Involve me and I’ll understand. – Chinese Proverb
Music is the art of thinking with sounds. Jules Combarieu
The Hello Song • Making Music 2nd Grade • CD 8 song #21
Hello, hello, hello! Hi, hi, hi! Hello, hello, hello! Hi! (repeat)
In France, they say “bon-jour” “bon-jour” In China, they say “ni-hau” “ni-hau” In Israel, they say “sha-lom” “sha-lom” In South Africa, they say “du-me-la” “du-me-la”
Hello, hello, hello! Hi, hi, hi! Hello, hello, hello! Hi! (repeat)
Sometimes we shake hands We wave and we grin We pat each other on the back We say “Hi! How you been?”
In Mexico, they say “buenos dias” “buenos dias” In Russia, they say “zdrastvooyti” “zdrastvooyti” In Japan, they say “konnichi wa” “konnichi wa” In India, they say “namaste” “namaste”
Hello, hello, hello! Hi, hi, hi! Hello, hello, hello! Hi! (repeat)
Resources: www.westmusic.com www.musicinmotion.com www.musiciansfriend.com Your music teacher Make your own instruments: ▪ egg shakers ▪ soda can/bottle shakers ▪ laundry detergent bottle drum