Carnival of the Animals (5)

Come along now, come and see the finest animals on land, air and sea! In this series of Play School we introduce young children to the wonderful music of Carnival of the Animals by Saint-Saëns. It is a playful work full of musical variety and fun. We explore elements of music like pitch and tempo and look closely at some instruments from the orchestra to see how their sounds are made. Young children are inherently musical. Participating in musical experiences helps to wire the young brain for learning as babies, toddlers and young children listen, move and sing. They enjoy experimenting with sounds and musical instruments. A wonderful group of performers share their musical expertise and join with Justine Clarke and Eddie Perfect on their joy-filled exploration journey with the animals and their adventures. We invite you to join us for Play School’s Carnival of the Animals! Episode 5 PRESENTERS Justine Clarke & Eddie Perfect PIANIST Peter Dasent STORY Orlando Author: Illustrator: Publisher: FILM Woodlands (Play School, ABC. Footage courtesy Shutterstock) ORCHESTRA Carnival of the Animals Movement No. 14 – Finale INSTRUMENT IN FOCUS Clarinet MUSICAL ELEMENTS IN FOCUS Volume – loud and soft Diminuendo – getting softer Pitch – high and low IDEAS FOR LATER - Take a walk outside and listen for bird calls. Can you hear any? Can you see the bird making the sound? I wonder what type of bird it is? How might you find out? - Make your own puppet animal using a ball of wool, pom poms and pipe cleaners. Add strings and make your puppet dance or march in the carnival of the Animals. SONGS I’m a Clock Composer: Satis Coleman & Alice Thorn Publisher: Music Sales Australia Symphony No. 5 Op. 67 Composer: Ludwig Van Beethoven Publisher: Public Domain Let’s Play Together Composer: Arthur Baysting & Peter Dasent Publisher: Origin/ABC Music Publishing MAKE AND DO How to Make Painting Sounds You will need: - Large piece of blank paper - Floor mop - Kitchen sponge - Loofah - Dish mop - Paint trays - A range of coloured paint - Music with strong and varying tempo and beat Listen to the beat and tempo of the music and use the different painting tools to respond to the music. Explore high and low and soft and loud, smooth and jerky sounds and movements. How to Make a Play School Clock You will need: - Large cardboard paper plate - 12 patty pans - Texta - Glue Stick - Split Pin - Two cardboard strips for the hands of the clock - Scissors Write the numbers 1 to 12 on the patty pans. Attach the patty pans to the edge of the paper plate to create the clock face. Cut the end of each cardboard strip to a point to make the hands of the clock. Place a split pin through the non-pointed end of the clock hands and then through the centre of the paper plate. Set the clock to whatever time you choose!