The Elisabeth Morrow School on Instagram: "Developing rhythm competency one jump at a time! Second graders are learning to internalize rhythm through body percussion and the song "Tra la la lero." Mrs. Spaeth's innovative approach uses a jumping pattern to reinforce eighth and quarter-note values. Soon, they'll be layering in xylophone and drum parts, creating a complexity of six simultaneous rhythms!"

3.1K views · 44 reactions | Our 2nd graders spent time during the first marking period learning about composer Edvard Grieg through his Peer Gynt Suite No. 1.  Featured here are students from Mrs. Oakes’ and Mrs. McCloskey’s classes at MHI performing the famous “In the Hall of the Mountain King” theme, using a chant they learned to help remember the rhythmic patterns in the piece! #teamAASDmusic | Altoona Area School District Music Department | Facebook