The Force Is With Us!

James striking a pose!

The Force was indeed with us!  Students and I had a blast at Graham's Suzuki Piano Studio for Star Wars week!

May The 4th Be With You!

Star Wars Poster

Imperial March rhythm game on TV

Star Wars goodie bags for students!

Race in Space theory game

Keyboard recognition game

Tough little Storm Trooper!

Treats for parents and students

                Star Wars rhythm game

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*For piano teachers interested in the educational activities we did for Star Wars week, check out links below:

(Composer):  John Williams
--Bio - http://makingmusicfun.net/htm/f_printit_biographies/williams-printit-biography.htm
http://www.classicfm.com/composers/williams/guides/john-williams-life-movies-infographic/#DUIwVA56rXvyKkMk.97

--Word Search -  http://makingmusicfun.net/htm/f_printit_free_printable_worksheets/john-williams-word-search.htm

--Notebooking  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1MXUNp7r6_HvdU6lSj4Fms9Z4V4qwzSHHKLoOlAsCc3w/edit?pli=1
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m5GCnmXVC8yj8UcrmAYWEKhvQoXfdsXrzWTahv8XkIU/edit?pli=1
--Glyphs -

(Theory):
Rhythmic Play - Star Wars.  Can clap the rhythm or use drum sticks.
(Level 1) - Quarter note and rest (blue)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pn7wnRxbQDU
(Level 2) - Quarter notes and rests, eighth notes ( can say "blue" for quarter/"jel-lo" for eighth notes)  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=98&v=RrU2ePutlys  

---Space Pals Music Worksheets
https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Space-Pals-Music-Worksheet-Bundle-1176544

--Alphabet Cards (A-G) for identifying the keyboard.  Can use Star Wars peg people, action figures or Star Wars Leggos for the keyboard.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B8o_jcyEKu0HRWkyLUJfTkdJVjg/edit?pli=1
(DIY peg people for the keyboard)  http://www.filthwizardry.com/2010/10/diy-star-wars-toys.html
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Y-uAGuOjs5wBLh_NNpB_mEofTJlcrUukBUSr4YQsNRtg4DcNLL-RFlItIp-HUV0VFyn2fcf6WrhvVdoJ9uJ8crHE2UuVSuXcd74DIiuE7pBu_yfF59VGXn6QpBNeyW5pSWX3VqhvbL4/s1600/pc+3.jpg

--DIY Star Wars Finger Puppets for identifying finger numbers
http://www.theidearoom.net/2011/09/star-wars-finger-puppets.html
(PDF Printables for your choice of paper or felt puppets) https://youngheart80.files.wordpress.com/2014/09/star-wars-finger-puppets-vol-1.pdf
(free) http://rebekahmcgowan.blogspot.com/2012/01/free-star-wars-finger-puppet-pattern.html

--Popsicle stick puppets to use for terminology matching game
Blog post inspiration here - http://www.serving-pink-lemonade.com/2011/12/homemade-gift-matching-game-stick.html
(Pg 16-17) http://homeschoolcreations.com/files/Star_Wars_Preschool_Pack_Part_2.pdf

-Race in Space board game

(Crafts and Favors):
Star Wars boomarks, gift tags, favors, party hats:
http://www.familyshoppingbag.com/img/search/q/printable%20star%20wars%20printables#.VUZBB_A3iPU
http://www.familyshoppingbag.com/img/thumb/jump/2415/Bookmarks#.VUY_4_A3iPW

Cube Craft Templates
http://cyberdrone.deviantart.com/gallery/9333584/Star-Wars-Custom-Cubeecraft-Templates