The melodic strumming of ukuleles could be heard coming from the upper elementary music classes, as students learned the basic strumming and chord progressions. Twenty four ukuleles were donated by the PTO to our music department and our students love them! 

Students found it quite easy to fit their fingers on the neck of the ukulele and strum the strings with ease.  Ukuleles are a Hawaiin inspiration introduced to the mainland in the late 1800’s. The ukulele is better known as the “jumping flea” on the islands, a reference made to the high pitched sounds coming from the instruments.

Upper elementary students are immersed in a curriculum called Rainbow Ukulele, which is a sequenced lesson plan starting with learning how to tune the instrument, to playing a variety of songs.  It will take the students through February to complete the course. Several students were so inspired by the music class that they returned to class with their own ukuleles!

Have a wonderful winter break and happy new year!