Submitted by Gincy Moon, Conyers, Georgia

Idea posted July 13, 2004

This is a "Rules Rondo" which can be done during the first day/week of school. It can easily be modified for each grade level, and rules can be changed to fit your expectations. It's a way to explain your rules, while also giving the children an immediate opportunity to play and sing. This rondo is something that my cooperating teacher used during my student teaching, and I'm looking forward to incorporating into my lesson!

Rules Rondo
Objective: Define music rules while participating in music during the first class of the school year.
Grade Levels: 2nd - 5th (Possibly 1st)
Materials:
- Orff instruments
- "Rules Rondo"
Procedure:
1. Sing through A section.
2. Let child read first rule.
3. Add clapping to first rule and practice.
4. Sing A, B, A.
5. Add Orff instruments on C-G Bordun during A section only.
6. Continually add a rule and sing through entire piece each time.
7. Allow all children an opportunity to play on Orff instruments.

Rules Rondo (A Section)
Solsol la la sol sol mi mi
To get along with all my friends and
Do do re re mi
Mrs. _____ too,
Sol sol lala solsol mi
When I go to music class,
La sol mi re do
Five things I must do.
Rules: (B-F Section) (Rhythm of words only)
1. Follow directions the first time they're given.
2. Sh. Sh. Sh. Be a Good Listener.
3. Participate: That means join in the fun.
4. Keep your hands and feet and objects to yourself.
5. Play the instruments only when told.