Ahoy, piano teachers! Are you ready to embark on a swashbuckling adventure with your students?
This week, we’re thrilled to introduce our Jolly Roger Draw-It Note Reading activity—a pirate-themed doodle experience that makes learning to read music notes in the treble C 5-finger scale a blast!
With this activity, your students will be so engaged, they won’t even realize they’re learning. Get ready for laughter, creativity, and musical progress all in one fun-filled printable!
Jolly Roger Draw-It Note Reading Instructions
What You’ll Need:
To get started, gather the following materials (available at the bottom of the post):
- The Jolly Roger Draw-It Note Reading activity sheet
- The Jolly Roger note reading cards
- Pencil crayons
How to Play:
This activity is simple to set up and play:
- Shuffle the Cards: Mix up the deck to keep things exciting.
- Draw and Name the Note: Take the top card and name the note on the back.
- Locate the Note: Find the note name on the activity page that matches the note from Step 2.
- Follow the Drawing Instructions: Complete the drawing instructions next to the note name.
- Repeat: Continue steps 2 to 4 fourteen more times.
- Color Your Picture: Add some color to your goofy island pirate picture and share it with your teacher.
Why This Activity Rocks:
Draw-It Note Reading isn’t just fun; it’s versatile and educational. Use it as:
- Homework: Send it home to keep kids engaged.
- Busy Work: Keep students occupied while you handle admin tasks or chat with parents.
- Group Lessons: Make it part of a summer group lesson for a treasure trove of fun!
The Perfect Companion
This activity pairs perfectly with our piano book, Scally Wagtail Sails Into Treble. This level 1A book follows the laugh-out-loud adventures of a young fox who dreams of a pirate’s life. It’s packed with 8 pirate-themed piano pieces, lyrics, duets, note reading games, warm-up exercises, sight-reading activities, a rhythm activity, a practice tracker, and a certificate of achievement.
Kids using Scally Wagtail Sails Into Treble will gain confidence playing music in the treble C 5-finger scale. The pirate theme keeps them engaged and eager to learn, making each lesson an adventure.
You can get it by clicking here or on the cover below.
But don’t worry—Jolly Roger Draw-It Note Reading can be used with any student, even if they aren’t working from our pirate piano book. It’s all about having fun and learning at the same time.
So, hoist the Jolly Roger and set sail on a musical adventure that will have your students excited for every lesson.
Download Jolly Roger Draw-It Note Reading
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