At the start of the year I always review rhythm notation (note values, rest values, measures, time signatures, repeat signs, double bars).   This year, as part of our review, we applied rhythmic notation reading skills to learn and practice this fun rhythmic accompaniment to “Fireflies” by Owl City.

The basketball “turns” were the students’ idea to match the lyrics “planet Earth turns slowly.”  You will see the smartboard at the front of the room with the music notation on it.  We had to read this notation in order to learn the part.

The video is of Mrs. Campbell  & Mrs. Beddard’s 5th grade class.  Enjoy!