Materials
8 1/2 " x 11" tagboard or medium cardstock
scissors
marker
die-cut goldfish
glue stick
pocket chart
laminate
Instructions
1. Use a real piano or a child's keyboard to teach the children about the white
and black piano keys and basic notes.
2. Let the children take turns experimenting and trying out different sounds.
3. Play different kinds of music, such as jazz, classical, and pop, on the piano. (If
you are unable to play, play recordings of piano music.) Discuss the different
styles. Challenge the children to identify the type of music they hear.
4. Using a piano key pattern, have the children use black and white paper to
create their own paper keyboards. Help them name the notes and write
them on their keyboard.
Note: Look on the Internet or in resource books for a piano key pattern
and notes.
5. Finally, let the children sprinkle white glitter on the keys for fun! Play a
recording of piano music while the children work.
