The From Nothing to Something Spoons Project consists of three lessons designed to guide 4th grade students to learn how to play the spoons, how the spoons and related instruments are a part of music in America, and perform a list poem inspired by the spoons.
Lesson 1: History of the Spoons
The purpose of this lesson is to guide students in playing the spoons and to provide information about this type of instrument.
Lesson 2: Spoons in America
The purpose of this lesson is to demonstrate how the spoons and related instruments are utilized in American musical styles.
Lesson 3: Performing With Spoons
The purpose of this lesson is to practice playing the spoons and to perform a list poem inspired by the spoons.
