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21 Apr
We’ve been having fun using blocks for different games during lessons. Here is another one that has been helpful for a few students. A few of my students have a hard time understanding that specific C’s, D’s, etc. are in specific places. For example, they will see a Treble C and play whatever C they feel like. I haven’t figured out why this is a problem for these students, but I have noticed that each student also has other issues that are exactly the same. It seems like they each have a difficult time reading. Do you have students with these issues as well?
This game seems to help a little bit. Have your student set up letter blocks A through G. Then, they must place each A underneath the block A, each B underneath the block B, etc.

Once they have all three (or however many they have learned) correctly underneath the block, they put the flashcards in order from lowest to highest. Then, they take them over to the piano and play them in that order while they watch the flashcards.
4 Responses for "More Flashcard Games"
Great idea! I’ll have to keep it in mind if my students run into the same problem!
I have one student this year who has that problem. This would be a great activity for him!
Yes, yes! I have several students who really struggle with this and just today I was trying to brainstorm how to help them. I don’t really understand what causes this confusion, so it’s hard to know how to address it. I’ll have to try your idea.
BTW, I love your new theme!
Your blocks have been a riot here in my studio ! However, one day, they were not cooperating and one student rolled them 5 times and believe it or not, no music alphabet letters turned up. We laughed so hard. I like your new game much better.
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