In Brief:
One by one, cards are laid out in seconds in intersecting columns and rows like a scrabble game. This game is played WITHOUT talking. Besides being such fun, it slows down the game to encourage accuracy and taps into another part of the brain so everyone’s attention is very keen
Objectives:
Explore forward and backward motion in the musical alphabet, vertically and horizontally, starting on any letter
Prerequisite Concepts:
Ascending and descending musical scale A B C D E F G F E D C B A
Teacher's Role:
Demonstrate how to play this game using hand motions and without talking. Observe students playing and silently assist as needed
Repetitions:
May be played again and again in later classes