The Power of Music El poder de la música Music is a very powerful tool to bring people together in any language. During the month of September, Mi Casita students will immerse themselves in music and cultures from all over the world. As we welcome new families to the school, we encourage the sharing of culture, and what better way to do so than through music? Question How can we, as diverse students, use music to share world cultures? ¿Cómo podemos nosotros, como estudiantes de diferentes orígenes, usar la música para compartir las culturas del mundo? Objetivos - Establish and maintain positive relationships - Explore musical concepts and expression - Explore dance and movement concepts - Demonstrate a willingness to participate in new and challenging experiences - Use objects and materials to represent other objects - Use music to express ideas, thoughts and feelings - Respond to different types of music through dance and discussion - Use imagination and creativity to develop identity Vocabulario Escuchar- to listen Cantar- to sing Bailar- to dance Tocar- to play Compartir- to share La música- the music La guitarra- the guitar La flauta- the flute El piano- the piano Los tambores- the drums La trompeta- the trumpet Los instrumentos- the instruments El ritmo- the rhythm La canción- the song El mundo- the world Diversidad- diversity Amigos- friends Cultura- culture Sonido- sound Juntos- together País- country Lejos- far Cerca- near Diferente- different Similar- similar