Music party…these two words go together like cool and jazz. You can’t have a party without music and if you have music, you’re just a beat away from a party. What do fans of rock, disco, reggae, blues, classical, ballads, swing, country, and polka have in common? They all love music! Imagine all of these music lovin’ characters getting together for a huge party to celebrate their favorite tunes. Well, you and your kids can make it happen. Planning a Music Party is a fun learning activity for elementary school kids who will find out a little about great musicians and different styles of music while they are planning an outrageous party. You’ll use the Internet to gather information about the different musicians and the styles of music they compose and play.
Difficulty: Easy/Moderate
Time Required: About a week to plan
What You Need:
- A computer
- A CD player
- A song in your heart!
Here’s How:
- Set a date for the party.
- Each child participating in the event will choose, or be assigned a famous musician or simply a specific style of music which he or she will represent
- Purchase or download different styles of music to feature at the party
Since each kid will be promoting their music at the party, they’ll need a few facts about that specific sound. Go online with your child to gather some information. There are numerous sites that will help you, including:
Once the party begins, just use the music to keep the fun going. Many kid party activities use music as part of the games the children play. Use your imagination to mix things up a bit. How about music chairs to a big band sound? Or classical music for the limbo? Or a Grammy style awards ceremony in which all the children receive a prize? If your kids really enjoy this activity, you can plan other fun e-learning parties such a: