The Kindergarten students have been immersed in a music project centered around Camille Saint-Saens’ “Carnival of the Animals.” In music class, they have been exploring the movements and behaviors of various wild creatures through this music.
As a culmination of their “Carnival of the Animals” music unit, the kindergartners took a field experience to the Oakland Zoo, where they went on a musical scavenger hunt! The students listened to each piece, using musical clues to guess which animal they were after. They then put their heads together, using basic map skills to track down their chosen animal.
Once they reached their destinations, it was all about observation. They compared the real-life behaviors of the animals with those expressed in the music. It was an opportunity for the kindergartners to use teamwork, honing their listening and observation skills.
Their love of animals and natural curiosity definitely shone through!
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