"Chicken on the Fence Post" 2nd Grade

This week in 2nd grade music we have been taking advantage of this beautiful fall weather, and were able to have one of our classes outside. Because of their positive behavior in the month of September, each class earned a special "Music Choice" day and this time, we spent our day playing a fun game outside. First, we learned the folk song, "Chicken on the Fence Post." We looked at the music and broke it down at first by finding patterns. We figured out which parts of the melody were going up, down or staying the same, which helped us a lot when learning the song. After we were comfortable singing the song, we then learned the game. To play the game, we used our friend Steve the chicken. Steve was placed in the middle of two circles or "fences." We then sang the song while walking our circles around in opposite directions. While we did this, Ms. Ritter picked two students to go and cover their eyes, and then picked two students from each to be the "gate." When the two students came back, they had to try and find the gate by tapping on shoulders until the gate opened. Whoever could find the gates the fastest was able to get to the middle to get Steve!

Here's a great picture of Ms. Toon's 2nd graders playing this game today!