Mrs. Pam was captivating with the kids this afternoon. Just one of the many reasons we love having Madison in her music class is the exposure to things beyond the piano keyboard. Of course, there's the fact that she teaches rhythm, notes, scales and so forth. And yes, there are the multiple instruments the kids are seeing - some from different cultures. Many of them are percussion based to help teach rhythm, and of course the kids love using all of them. While learning rhythm, you're trying a new instrument, and learning about it at the same time. It's all good.
One of our simpler tunes that Madison will be learning involves the song "Morning" by Edward Grieg. Madison will be learning to play this in time, but one of the fun aspects of this class is learning the story behind the music. Just before this composition is another famous tune, "In the Hall of the Mountain King." This is the part where Mrs. Pam played that music, and as it played, she told the dramatic story of Peer Gynt as he attempted to escape from the trolls. The kids were so focused. Of course, the music helped, building and building with tension - would the boy escape the trolls?
All the children were so ready to hear the rest of the story - but it was time for us to go for now: class was over with!
Alas! 'Tis such a short class sometimes. Madison loved this one even more this afternoon, because she's earned a trip to the treasure box. That's because she's been doing her homework. The reward she picked: a minion from "Despicable Me." It actually makes noises when you shake it up and down, which she did all the way home!
Tonight, Mommy had a surprise for us all: do-it-yourself pizza! Madison and Daddy were master chefs tonight, creating our own pizza. I'll go ahead and say right now that this pizza came out just great! We were celebrating our creation, each of us having two slices and unable to finish the whole thing.
Madison read another book online, this one about police officers. But it's more about getting that space room of hers decorated. She's earning points left and right, and doing well with her reading. She's also doing well with her spelling. She's learning her "ack" words, like "snack" or "pack." She was challenged by "jacket," but after reviewing it over and over again a few times, we think she has that one down too. Someday we'll get up to the level of "Admiral Ackbar."
Tonight we finished up our "Cars" theme for the most part, with a viewing of "Cars 2." Madison, Daddy and Mommy had some popcorn and watched the movie together just before bed. It's actually better the third time around - we enjoyed it. Madison certainly did. She loves all the characters. Daddy thought Francesco was pretty funny in this one.
So it was bedtime after that, and time again for Mommy and Daddy to watch some television, and get some sleep. We've got a little catching up to do after a rougher night last night. So with that said, I wish you good night. Ciao!
One of our simpler tunes that Madison will be learning involves the song "Morning" by Edward Grieg. Madison will be learning to play this in time, but one of the fun aspects of this class is learning the story behind the music. Just before this composition is another famous tune, "In the Hall of the Mountain King." This is the part where Mrs. Pam played that music, and as it played, she told the dramatic story of Peer Gynt as he attempted to escape from the trolls. The kids were so focused. Of course, the music helped, building and building with tension - would the boy escape the trolls?
All the children were so ready to hear the rest of the story - but it was time for us to go for now: class was over with!
Alas! 'Tis such a short class sometimes. Madison loved this one even more this afternoon, because she's earned a trip to the treasure box. That's because she's been doing her homework. The reward she picked: a minion from "Despicable Me." It actually makes noises when you shake it up and down, which she did all the way home!
Tonight, Mommy had a surprise for us all: do-it-yourself pizza! Madison and Daddy were master chefs tonight, creating our own pizza. I'll go ahead and say right now that this pizza came out just great! We were celebrating our creation, each of us having two slices and unable to finish the whole thing.
Madison read another book online, this one about police officers. But it's more about getting that space room of hers decorated. She's earning points left and right, and doing well with her reading. She's also doing well with her spelling. She's learning her "ack" words, like "snack" or "pack." She was challenged by "jacket," but after reviewing it over and over again a few times, we think she has that one down too. Someday we'll get up to the level of "Admiral Ackbar."
Tonight we finished up our "Cars" theme for the most part, with a viewing of "Cars 2." Madison, Daddy and Mommy had some popcorn and watched the movie together just before bed. It's actually better the third time around - we enjoyed it. Madison certainly did. She loves all the characters. Daddy thought Francesco was pretty funny in this one.
So it was bedtime after that, and time again for Mommy and Daddy to watch some television, and get some sleep. We've got a little catching up to do after a rougher night last night. So with that said, I wish you good night. Ciao!
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