How Do We Create a Song Cube?

Materials:

• Cube template or small box

• Markers or crayons

• Glue or tape

• Pictures/stickers (optional)

• Scissors

Instructions:

• Prepare a cube using a template or a small box and explain that each side will represent a different sound.

• Invite students to choose and draw 6 sounds or actions (e.g., clap, stomp, tap, snap, shake, voice).

• Roll the cube and create a sequence of sounds to make a simple song together.

Powerful InterACTions - PK3:

• What sound do you want to add?

• Which one do you like?

• Why do you want to add that sound?

• What is your favorite sound?

• Where are you going to put it?

Powerful InterACTions - PK4:

• What sounds are you going to add to your cube?

• Which sound do you like the most?

• Why did you choose those sounds?

• How are you going to organize the sounds on your cube?

• What will be the order of your sounds when you make your song?