The Cuckoo, from Carnival of the Animals, for kids!
Jan 31, 2022Enjoy this video where Charlotte and I explore the Cuckoo movement from Saint-Saëns Carnival of the Animals.
You can also find this activity and a few others on Episode 2 of our podcast. Grab the free printable that goes with that episode here. And then go find the podcast wherever you listen. Just search "Clap for Classics!"
How to extend/adapt:
- Study and learn more about the cuckoo bird, and how it sneaks its eggs into other birds' nests! (https://study.com/academy/lesson/cuckoo-bird-information-lesson-for-kids.html). Possibly role play about what you learn.
What your child is learning:
- Instrument identification (clarinet and piano)
- Active listening
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