Each spring, I teach a lesson in first grade using a simple rhyme entitled, "Cobbler, Cobbler." When you mention the word "cobbler" in the south, everyone's mind automatically moves toward apple, peach and blackberry cobbler. It's a southern tradition, especially in the summertime.
However, this "cobbler" is different. The "cobbler" in this lesson refers to a vocation, not a dessert. Most elementary-aged students don't have a clue what an old-fashioned cobbler does and I get to teach a social studies lesson in addition to an integrated math and music lesson.
The following video provides a peak into my classroom as I scaffold a lesson from the bottom up. I lay the foundation beginning with pitch-matching; then add the steady beat. Next, I teach the rhyme, layer in the melody and then we apply the learning in the back of the classroom using play money at the cobbler's shop.
This is one of my favorite lessons to teach each year and the students enjoy the opportunity to show off their math skills in music class.
Many thanks to Mrs. Foster's first grade class and to Mr. Trey Vollmer of Vollmer Video for his work on this project.
Until next time...
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