Description
This color composition activity is best used for the K & 1st grade music classroom. This activity can be adapted for used as a ELA syllables activity in the general ed classroom, as well.
Students will color the shape with a color that has one or two syllables. Either in the shape or on the line below, students will then identify if the color has one or two syllables using numbers or "x."
Students can perform their compositions to a buddy or to the class using body percussion or instruments.
As an extension, students can notate the rhythms of the words. One syllable words become a quarter note and two syllable words become paired eighth notes.
This resource includes :
- "My Color Composition" worksheet
- 4 and 8 beat options
- Choice of shape (hearts, stars, or circles)
- Completed Example
Highlights
Description
This color composition activity is best used for the K & 1st grade music classroom. This activity can be adapted for used as a ELA syllables activity in the general ed classroom, as well.
Students will color the shape with a color that has one or two syllables. Either in the shape or on the line below, students will then identify if the color has one or two syllables using numbers or "x."
Students can perform their compositions to a buddy or to the class using body percussion or instruments.
As an extension, students can notate the rhythms of the words. One syllable words become a quarter note and two syllable words become paired eighth notes.
This resource includes :
- "My Color Composition" worksheet
- 4 and 8 beat options
- Choice of shape (hearts, stars, or circles)
- Completed Example




