Sunday, July 21, 2013

Ukulele!

Summer is winding down and I'm really excited to share something I've been working on this summer.


In late April/early May, I was able to order a class set of ukuleles! This is something I thought 7th grade students would really enjoy. That being said, I had never taught ukulele so I faced the task of creating a curriculum. I want to share resources I've created and those that I've found.

Resources from the Web
Kiwi Ukulele - I found this site on the web. It includes a great chord chart, chord diagram clipart and a great teacher resource pdf.

Ukulele Hunt - Awesome site with chords for popular songs, tutorials and tab.

 Ukulele in the Classroom - Lots of FREE stuff including chord diagrams (poster size), music, flashcards, quizzes, and a cute poster of a little chihuahua playing a uke.

Cathy's Chords - Lots of ukulele songs with chords

Ukulele Tricks - Links to great video tutorials, especially one on strumming.








Ukulele Notebook 
I used the above resources to create a ukulele notebook for my students full of info on the uke, a chord chart and songs with chords and tab. Finding resources and hunting through them was a daunting task. If you would rather have my ukulele notebook, click here!

Course Syllabus and Loan Agreement
 I am so protective over these new instruments that I included a syllabus with all my expectations and an instrument loan agreement. This is something so new at our school that I figured, "better safe, than sorry."
Here is a link to my syllabus and loan agreement.


Beginning Ukulele Lesson
I created a beginning ukulele lesson (Smart Notebook file), including history of the uke, parts of the uke, names of the strings, information on tuning, strumming, and how to read chords and tab. If you would like a copy, comment and I will email you!



Pinterest Hint
I saw the "Ukulele by Dot" post at Treble in the Classroom and realized that is basically a must! I only have my 7th graders for a semester so I need all the time savers I can get!

Storing the Ukuleles
My dad and I designed and built this cart for the ukuleles!

 


I also have a ukulele bulletin board to put up, including my student expectations and chord diagrams. As soon as I'm able to work in my classroom, I'll add pictures of that, too.
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30 comments:

  1. AnonymousAugust 9, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    Hi there!
    Just came across your blog via Pinterest and I am loving it! I would love a copy of your ukulele smartboard presentation! Is there any way that you can email it to me?
    Here is my email:
    amanda.rodgers@zoho.com
    Thanks a lot! Keep up the great work!
    :)

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  2. Brittani WAugust 11, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    I would love a copy of your beginning ukulele smartboard file as well! Love your blog!
    Thank you thank you!!!
    Brittani
    bwillnauer@usd207.org

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  3. Kim CAugust 21, 2013 at 3:57 PM

    Hi. I just came across your blog, and I love it. I also just got a class set of ukuleles at the end of last year, and would love a copy of your beginner ukulele lesson.
    Thanks,
    Kim
    kimberly.croteau@yrdsb.edu.on.ca

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  4. KAugust 23, 2013 at 5:21 PM

    I would like a copy of your uke presentation! Looks great!
    kathryn_leonard@ymail.com

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  5. AnonymousAugust 25, 2013 at 4:19 PM

    Hi,
    I have just come across your fab blog through Pinterest and was wondering if I could have a copy of your Uke presentation?
    Thanks in advance,
    Kate xx
    kearoberts@yahoo.co.uk

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  6. Miss LoefflerOctober 4, 2013 at 1:29 PM

    Thank you for all the GREAT resources! I would LOVE a copy of your SMART file, too!

    Thank you!

    Kate
    misskatesings@gmail.com

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  7. AnonymousOctober 17, 2013 at 11:08 AM

    Lots of great ideas!
    Would it be possible to have a copy of your uke presentation?

    Thanks!

    myowens09@hotmail.com
    Myra

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  8. Sarah K.November 10, 2013 at 4:12 PM

    I just stumbled onto your blog through pinterest and I LOVE all of your ideas! I piloted a ukulele unit last year and would be very interested in your ukulele presentation:

    skulig@cloquet.k12.mn.us

    Thanks!

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  9. smart shortiesNovember 25, 2013 at 12:44 PM

    Great tips! I'm starting ukulele with 2nd graders....hoping all goes well. love the dot tip...and the cart. Could you email the notebook file? I can email you mine too. Thanks! cyndy.steiner@gmail.com

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  10. angelaJanuary 19, 2014 at 8:11 PM

    I would love a copy of your ukulele info! Thanks! astaron@scischina.org

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  11. UnknownJanuary 26, 2014 at 6:18 PM

    I would also love a copy of your beginning ukulele notebook file! emiliarvaca@gmail.com

    Thanks!

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  12. AnonymousApril 29, 2014 at 10:27 AM

    What an awesome resource! If you are still emailing it, I would love a copy of your opening lesson. My email is diana.a.manos621@gmail.com. Thank you!

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  13. Ms. BMay 5, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    I would LOVE a copy of your lesson plan. Thinking of adding Ukes to the 6th grade curriculum next year! jennifer.bussan@mgschools.net

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  14. AnonymousMay 12, 2014 at 8:30 AM

    If you are still willing to share, I would love a copy of your SMARTboard introductory lesson! My email is diana.a.manos621@gmail.com

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  15. C. LarsenMay 19, 2014 at 4:21 PM

    I am wanted to start ukelele in my classroom and would love your smart notebook file. Is it possible to send it as a pdf?
    Thank you, Clarissa

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  16. C. LarsenMay 19, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    I just sent you an email about my interest in your files, but I forgot to give you my email address:
    seanclarissa@hotmail.ca
    Clarissa

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  17. Sherri PedrickJune 30, 2014 at 10:52 AM

    I would also love a copy of your Uke files please! :-) sherpedrick@gmail.com

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  18. UnknownAugust 3, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    I'm starting ukulele with my 5th graders this year and your beginning uke lesson looks great! Could I have a copy, too?

    Thanks for this great resource!
    Meredith Leib

    Meredith_Leib@abss.k12.nc.us

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  19. RebeccaAugust 12, 2014 at 1:09 PM

    I would LOVE a copy of your notebook file! murphymom@gmail.com

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  20. Deb YowellAugust 24, 2014 at 5:41 PM

    I will be teaching ukulele very soon....on and short notice...... I would really appreciate your sending me you notebook file/ beginners lesson Thanks Deb yowell.d@gmail.com

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  21. AnonymousAugust 27, 2014 at 8:45 AM

    Would love a copy of your ukulele stuff! Am just starting class with primary children and need help!! smithukministry@aol.com
    Many thanks
    Debra

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  22. JazzyJenna1September 5, 2014 at 6:59 PM

    I would also like a copy-thanks!
    My email is jsolberg@cataldo.org.

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  23. Mrs.M's - Music Blog September 10, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Please forward a copy of your ukulele information. I would appreciate it very much. Thanks.

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  24. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2014 at 10:36 PM

    I am SO GRATEFUL for your blog. It's my first year teaching music and it has been invaluable. I, too, was given the opportunity to start a ukelele program with my fifth graders. I would absolutely love if you could share the beginning ukulele lesson (Smart Notebook file). Please shoot me an email at diana (at) paragonprep dot com. I'd really appreciate it! :-)

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 22, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    I am about to start a Ukulele unit with my 5th graders. Could you share the notebook file? It would be much appreciated! diana (at) paragonprep dot com

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  26. Miss TorkelsonSeptember 25, 2014 at 10:55 PM

    Looks like awesome stuff! I'm going to be starting an ukulele unit in the spring, and would love a copy of your presentation! My email is erinbunge@gmail.com
    Would you and your dad be willing to share the design/specs of your storage cart? That's one of the things that I'm struggling with right now is figuring out what I want to do with them all!
    Thanks!

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  27. adamgoringOctober 6, 2014 at 2:53 PM

    I would love a copy of your ukulele files! Thanks!

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  28. AnonymousOctober 20, 2014 at 11:37 AM

    Hello,

    I love these resources! Can I also get a copy of the smart notebook file? My email is:

    holly.gallant@reading.k12.ma.us

    Thank you!

    Holly

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  29. AnonymousNovember 23, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    I would love a copy of your ukulele files also please :) It's my first year teaching music and have been trying to psych myself up all year to start ukulele, eeek!!
    Thanks so much
    Jessica.Turvey2@education.wa.edu.au

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  30. AnonymousDecember 15, 2014 at 4:26 AM

    I would love to have a copy of your ukulele files. Can you kindly send to me at nianwen@gmail.com. Thank you very much.

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