Have you seen this amazing book by Lebron James yet? Yes- That Lebron James. This book is beautifully illustrated by Nina Mata. Click the book to get it from Amazon.
This is a wonderful rhyming book full of promises students can make to themselves to be their best! It is the perfect lesson after returning in the new year!
Promises include:
I promise to use my voice and stand up for what's right. And when things get tough, to keep up the fight.
I promise to be me.
I promise to ask for help whenever I need it.
My students this year got to read the book and then create their own I Promise Rondo! The A section of the Rondo was created by me, and then each class made a few of their own Promise Chants for the other sections. After the chants were created, we went to chrome music lab and added melodies. They were a little tough to sing, but the kids LOVED creating a full song with a melody, a drum beat, and words. We ended up with a really cool video! We just used body percussion this year, but instruments could easily be used in all sections when social distancing and sanitizing after each touch is no longer required.
Student Promise Chants Include: (Click the link to get to the Chrome Music Lab Melodies)
I promise to treat others how I want to be treated. Respect my school, listen carefully, never give up
Here is notation for the A section!
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