Our students at Maury begin reading rhythms in Kindergarten. As they grow through Music, the rhythms get gradually harder until they are working with sixteenth notes, syncopation, and even 6/8! It’s not enough for musicians only to be able to … Continue reading →
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Chorus Returns!
Chorus is back, which means there must be a concert around the corner! With all of my new Orff training, I have been making some HUGE changes to the concerts. This week, I have been letting the students in on … Continue reading →
#SoSTEM 2015!
Our awesome 5th grade at The Annual White House State of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (SoSTEM) Address, January 21st, 2015.On January 21st, Maury Elementary’s 5th grade was lucky enough to attend the 3rd Annual White House State of Scienc…
“Art is Science Made Clear” – Jean Cocteau
Combining art and science is one of my favorite things to do and luckily, I’m not alone! Recently, our 2nd graders were lucky enough to spend the day with Sarah Noble, a NASA Lunar Geologist and painter! Sarah showed us many of the ways science incorporates the Elements of Art (line, color, texture, value, […]