First Grade Music
Music produces creativity, innovation, and cornerstone life skills that will be the key to opening doors for a more diverse and competitive workforce. Students of music use critical thinking, self-assessment, reasoning, problem solving, and collaboration, and make connections in new and imaginative ways as they progress through their musical education. All of these skills prepare our students for higher education and the 21st century workforce. These standards outline the knowledge and skills needed by all Colorado citizens to participate productively in an increasingly creative economy and innovative society.
| Standards and Grade Level Expectations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Expression of Music | 1 | Expressively perform using simple techniques in groups and independently | 2 | Perform basic rhythmic and melodic patterns |
| Creation of Music | 1 | Demonstrate creation of short, independent musical phrases and sounds alone and with others | 2 | Identify musical patterns |
| Theory of Music | 1 | Comprehension of gradual changes in dynamics and tempo | 2 | Aurally identify simple components of musical form | 3 | Comprehension of basic vocal and instrumental tone colors |
4 | Comprehension of basic rhythmic and melodic patterns |
| Aesthetic Valuation of Music | 1 | Demonstrate respect for the contributions of self and others in a musical setting |
2 | Comprehension of the basic components of music and musical performances at a beginning level |
3 | Identify music as an integral part of everyday life |
Thompson School District Curriculum Placemats
Thompson placemats provide specific information regarding the skills 1st Graders will be able to master by the end of the school year.
- First Grade Music Placemats
