I haven't done recorder karate yet. This was my first year. I used some o=
f
the songs from recorder karate, but didn't test. But if I were going to
test, I think it would be good to have different tests for those who can't
do recorder karate because they are special ed. Maybe rhythms all on one
note? Maybe test for length they can hold the note, or playing four notes
without squeaking? Maybe have them echo a rhythm that you play first, if
they can't read rhythms. You have to find something that will challenge
them, but be possible for them to attain. I think that you should give the=
m
a belt each time they pass, but if you don't feel that you can give them th=
e
same reward, maybe you have to have them earn stickers on a chart toward
some other kind of reward. Or maybe have four stickers equals a belt.
Brain storm some ideas with your special ed teacher. It is great to help
with their self esteem. Music is something that they can be successful at,
especially if other areas are difficult for them.

Lindsay

On Thu, Jun 11, 2009 at 4:00 PM, Recorder_Classroom <
list@recorderclassroom.com> wrote:

> Recorder_Classroom Digest #85 - Thursday, June 11, 2009
>
> Re: [RECL]Continue Recorder Karate/Sarah
> by
> Re: [RECL]Continue Recorder Karate/Sarah
> by "Linda Z"
>
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Subject: Re: [RECL]Continue Recorder Karate/Sarah
> From:
> Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:42:49 -0400
>
> I am working in special ed so I am most interested in your modifications
> for this group. I'm interested in your entire process but in particular t=
his
> group. =C2
>
>
>
> For my group, it is an achievement to just play "B" on pitch. =C2 I have =
to
> think with care. =C2 Yes this one child fingers and blows. =C2 There is a=
lot of
> drooling to this as well. =C2 Everyone in the regular class she is integr=
ating
> is far, far along and tho she comes in with them to test, I would not be
> fair to just pass her or is it. =C2 That's the question.=C2
>
>
>
>
> Ellie=C2
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sarah Amrein
> To: Recorder_Classroom
> Sent: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 5:53 am
> Subject: RE: [RECL]Continue Recorder Karate
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> I do my recorder karate for 2 years - 4th and 5th. MY coworkers and I do
> the
> same one and it is white through black and then 8 degrees of black belt.
> after
> the degrees one of my coworkers created an alto recorder karate. I have
> not had
> any kids get there yet but she did a few years ago. I expect the 4th gra=
de
> to
> get the to purple or green by then end of the year and then I expect the
> 5th to
> get to the black by the end of the year.
> I do 1 test a month during class time and then in May, after all my
> choirs
> and other groups are done - I have extra testing during lunch recesses. I
> had 2
> 5th graders get to the 6th degree black.
> now we created our own k
> arate belts so they progress faster than the
> original, however, I use the original for my special ed kids. the slower
> progression to new fingerings is key for my self contained sped class.
> if anyone wants to see what I have - I have most of it on Sibelius and=
I
> can
> make things into PDFs.
> Sarah Amrein Antioch Illinois
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> Subject: Re: [RECL]Continue Recorder Karate/Sarah
> From: "Linda Z"
> Date: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:39:48 -0400 (EDT)
>
> I would definitely give her a symbol of passing. Would she be aware if th=
e
> symbol was different? I'd give her the white belt or whatever symbol you
> give. The other kids will understand and be excited for her! I bet she pu=
ts
> more effort than anyone else in the room!
>
> I have a darling young man who has been mainstreamed into third grade
> classes two years in a row. Memory is SO hard for him. He can play "Hot
> Cross Buns" sort of - with a little help. He has earned at least 3 white
> belts because he comes up to test and plays "Hot Cross Buns" again.
>
> This year he became aware that he was not progressing like the others and
> took a yellow belt. (First time anyone has done that.) I didn't scold him=
,
> much. I found out because he came right up to me and said "I got a yellow
> belt!" His smile! And he was so excited! I smiled back, thought about it,
> and the next time told him that I had to give out the belts when he passe=
s a
> song. He still came up to test sometimes, sometimes for white, sometimes =
for
> yellow belt.
>
> I let him earn yellow (Gently Sleep) the last day by singing "3 2 1" and =
he
> successfully play GAB after about 5 tries. Then the next 3 notes after ab=
out
> 10 tries...
>
> Maybe I should be giving him yellow and orange for playing "Hot Cross Bun=
s"
> progressively better...
>
> Linda
>
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: tusing4us@aol.com
> To: list@recorderclassroom.com
> Sent: Thu, 11 Jun 2009 08:42:49 -0400 (EDT)
> Subject: Re: [RECL]Continue Recorder Karate/Sarah
>
> I am working in special ed so I am most interested in your modifications
> for this group. I'm interested in your entire process but in particular t=
his
> group. =C2
>
>
>
> For my group, it is an achievement to just play "B" on pitch. =C2 I have =
to
> think with care. =C2 Yes this one child fingers and blows. =C2 There is a=
lot of
> drooling to this as well. =C2 Everyone in the regular class she is integr=
ating
> is far, far along and tho she comes in with them to test, I would not be
> fair to just pass her or is it. =C2 That's the question.=C2
>
>
>
>
> Ellie=C2
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Sarah Amrein
> To: Recorder_Classroom
> Sent: Tue, 9 Jun 2009 5:53 am
> Subject: RE: [RECL]Continue Recorder Karate
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> I do my recorder karate for 2 years - 4th and 5th. MY coworkers and I do
> the
> same one and it is white through black and then 8 degrees of black belt.
> after
> the degrees one of my coworkers created an alto recorder karate. I have
> not had
> any kids get there yet but she did a few years ago. I expect the 4th gra=
de
> to
> get the to purple or green by then end of the year and then I expect the
> 5th to
> get to the black by the end of the year.
> I do 1 test a month during class time and then in May, after all my
> choirs
> and other groups are done - I have extra testing during lunch recesses. I
> had 2
> 5th graders get to the 6th degree black.
> now we created our own k
> arate belts so they progress faster than the
> original, however, I use the original for my special ed kids. the slower
> progression to new fingerings is key for my self contained sped class.
> if anyone wants to see what I have - I have most of it on Sibelius and=
I
> can
> make things into PDFs.
> Sarah Amrein Antioch Illinois
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