Y2 have spent time really getting to grips - in a very 'hands on' way with our Sound topic!
After learning all about the ear on Monday - which bits of it do what - we then started using them in a very big way.
On Wednesday morning our KS2 recorder teacher, Mr Hill, came in with his saxophone, clarinet and recorders. He borrowed a guitar, a trumpet and a tambourine and everyone explored how these instruments make sound. We finished the lesson by all having a 'go' on the recorder.
On Wednesday afernoon Jessie Prewett's mum, Helen, came in with her flute. She played some tunes and showed the children how blowing into a flute is like blowing across the top of a milk bottle. The the children went off in groups with Helen to all try making the flute make music.
Then.... this morning Scott, Chloe's dad, came in with his collection of drums. He showed the children the different drums made different sounds. The children then got up in groups to make some drum sequences - WOW! Our school cooks couldn't believe their ears working behind the shutters in the kitchen!
Many thanks to all our volunteers for making this a very special, interactive two days for the children.
Thanks as well, parents, for the help given to the children to learn their lines. A last push over the weekend and we'll be there!
Talking of performances - our evening performance on Wednesday starts at 6.00pm. We would like the children back in school by 5.30 so we can get them changed. Help doing this would be gratefully received!
