Friday, October 3, 2014

Favorite Fall Activity

I have posted about this before, but I REALLY love the Pass the Pumpkin song/activity.  This year, I came up with a new powerpoint for my first graders and I used it just this morning and am really happy with how well the students sang and played.  One thing I love about this song is that it is "safe" for schools that do not celebrate Halloween; there is the word "spooky" but that is, technically, NOT a Halloween word.
I hope you enjoy the slides below.. save each one and put into a ppt. or email me at musicquilt@Hotmail.com and I'll send you the pdf!  The directions and song are on slide 2, slide 3 is a beat slide and then subsequent slides show the progression from iconic rhythms to actual notation.
The final slides show what instruments play on the various parts of the song.
Happy Fall!







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87 comments:

  1. MelissaOctober 8, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    this is awesome! i'm going to email you for the ppt!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 27, 2014 at 6:22 PM

    IWe do this song passing an orange plastic pumpkin bucket around the room to the beat. It is filled with different rhythms. When it stops at a student at the end of the song, that student takes out a rhythm, claps it for the class and the class claps it back and we continue on again.

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    1. Aimee October 7, 2015 at 5:23 AM

      I love that!! What a great way to practice rhythms!

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    2. BuckOctober 1, 2016 at 7:07 AM

      Awesome idea.

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    3. AnonymousOctober 29, 2016 at 7:58 AM

      We did this last week--thanks for the idea Diana! The kids loved it.

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  3. UnknownNovember 2, 2014 at 2:52 PM

    Thank you so much for sharing this!!! The kids LOVE this little song/game! I used the word 'minor' instead of 'spooky' so that all of the kids could participate. I also made a stuffed pumpkin (without a face) to pass. I LOVE your beautiful slides!!! Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent with everyone!!!

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    Hi! Can you please email me this pdf! Love the idea! my email is gmoscatello@winfieldschool.org

    Thanks!

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  5. MeganOctober 6, 2015 at 7:02 PM

    Hi! I tried to email - but it bounced back. Can I please have the pdf too? mmereddick@gmail.com Merci!

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  6. MeganOctober 6, 2015 at 7:04 PM

    Hi! I tried to email - but it bounced back. Can I please have the pdf too? mmereddick@gmail.com Merci!

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    1. Aimee October 7, 2015 at 5:27 AM

      I just sent it.. let me know if you don't get it and we'll try something else. :)

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  7. UnknownOctober 13, 2015 at 3:13 PM

    Could you please email me the pdf and ppt! Thanks!
    jlee@communityprep.org

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  8. UnknownOctober 16, 2015 at 12:28 PM

    This looks great! Could you please also send me the pdf and ppt! Thanks!
    heatherp6@hotmail.com

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  9. UnknownOctober 16, 2015 at 3:15 PM

    Would love a copy of the pdf and ppt! I started my Halloween activities too early and am running out. Thanks!!
    candcsmumma@gmail.com

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  10. AnonymousOctober 18, 2015 at 5:21 PM

    Hi Aiimee! I tried to email you and it bounced back and when I tried to find your blog it said it was no more and the name was for sale! What??!! Hoping you're still out there!I would really like the PPT for the Pass the Pumpkin please.

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    1. Aimee October 19, 2015 at 4:21 AM

      My email is musicquilt@hotmail.com
      You found the blog as you left a comment here. When you searched you might have put in an accidental capital. Oops.. when you search w/o correct spelling or punctuation and it comes up "blog not found" you will always receive a message that says "name for sale". It's just a thing they do to try to get people to buy domain names. Hope you have better luck with emailing me.. :)

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  11. UnknownOctober 20, 2015 at 8:30 AM

    Hi Aimee,

    I'd love a copy of the pdf and ppt, please and thank you! jsyajima@gmail.com

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  12. UnknownOctober 20, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    I would really like a copy of pdf and ppt. Thank you so much for sharing this! meganscheve@gmail.com

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  13. AnonymousOctober 21, 2015 at 2:11 PM

    This is a great resource to try with my younger students! Could you please email me the pdf and ppt at kmirsik@passaicschools.org? Thank you!

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  14. Mrs. T.October 25, 2015 at 6:27 AM

    This is awesome as I have a handful of kids that cannot do Halloween. Could you please email the pdf and ppt to me at wirkus.alyssa@constellationschools.com? Thank you so much!

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  15. UnknownOctober 25, 2015 at 4:40 PM

    Looks awesome!

    Could you plz email me the PPT?
    (:
    sheilazerby@yahoo.com

    Thanks!

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  16. AnonymousOctober 25, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Could you email me the ppt? smccoy@creightonschools.org

    Thanks a ton!

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  17. UnknownOctober 26, 2015 at 4:56 AM

    Thanks!

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  18. UnknownOctober 26, 2015 at 7:44 AM

    Super idea .. thanks

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  19. UnknownAugust 23, 2016 at 1:23 PM

    I'd love to have these slides as well! My email is conway.cheri1@gmail.com. Thank you!

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2016 at 5:06 AM

    Please email me the slides! malvaro@nscsd.org Thanks!!

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 9, 2016 at 5:08 AM

    Please email me the slides! malvaro@nscsd.org Thanks!!

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  22. UnknownSeptember 19, 2016 at 4:39 PM

    Thank you so much for this lesson. Please send me the ppt and pdf. My email is: claire.rutkowitz@montville.net

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  23. UnknownSeptember 23, 2016 at 10:10 PM

    I'd love a copy of this activity! Please send the ppt and PDF to lisa.fiest@yahoo.com Thanks in advance!

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  24. StephanieOctober 1, 2016 at 9:19 PM

    I would love a copy of the ppt and PDF. Can't wait to use it! Thank you so much! brown.stephanie@cusd80.com

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  25. StephanieOctober 1, 2016 at 9:19 PM

    I would love a copy of the ppt and PDF. Can't wait to use it! Thank you so much! brown.stephanie@cusd80.com

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  26. UnknownOctober 4, 2016 at 1:04 PM

    I would love a copy of the ppt. ahall2@grandblancschools.org

    THank you!

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  27. stacyOctober 5, 2016 at 4:57 PM

    This is really great and looks like a lot of fun for the kids. Could you please email the ppt?
    stacycorlett1@gmail.com
    Thanks so much!

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  28. AnonymousOctober 15, 2016 at 12:19 PM

    Please send me the ppt! I love this idea!!!
    Thomasm@foxc6.org
    Shelli

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  29. AnonymousOctober 18, 2016 at 4:52 PM

    So great!! Would you mind emailing me the pdf? I am in love with this activity! Thanks for sharing! cjansen@dgf.k12.mn.us

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  30. Claudia A.October 21, 2016 at 12:11 PM

    Thank you for sharing your ideas, visuals and teaching process so freely and so generously. God bless you for your kindness to us. We have two music teachers at our school and we are now both using many of your creative ideas with our children. Thank you again!!!! Claudia

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  31. Claudia A.October 21, 2016 at 12:17 PM

    Thank you for sharing your ideas, visuals and teaching process so freely and so generously. God bless you for your kindness to us. We have two music teachers at our school and we are now both using many of your creative ideas with our children. Thank you again!!!! Claudia

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    1. Aimee October 21, 2016 at 12:28 PM

      Aw... music to my ears! Blessings to you and yours!

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  32. AnonymousOctober 22, 2016 at 5:00 PM

    Hi Aimee- this looks super fun- can you email me the slides please - mccasler@stcs.org Thank you!

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  33. UnknownOctober 23, 2016 at 4:37 PM

    What an awesome idea for younger students! Could you please email me the pdf files? lambe@gcsnc.com
    Thank you so much!

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  34. UnknownOctober 24, 2016 at 6:03 AM

    Amy!! Can you please email me the powerpoint??
    Thanks!!
    Dee

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    1. Aimee October 24, 2016 at 7:12 AM

      Would you send me an email at musicquilt@hotmail.com- that way I will have your email. :)

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  35. UnknownOctober 24, 2016 at 7:10 AM

    This looks so wonderful to try with my kindergarten students ! Could you please end me the powerpoint on miriam @ yel-world-school.com, thank you so much for sharing your creativity :)

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  36. AnonymousOctober 24, 2016 at 10:28 AM

    Would please send me the powerpoint- I would love to do this with my students this week. Thank you!
    rloomis@ocacademy.org

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  37. AnonymousOctober 25, 2016 at 1:07 PM

    I would love to have a copy of this to do with my kids next week. Could you please send it to me. Thanks. brenda.gardner@graves.kyschools.us

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  38. UnknownOctober 26, 2016 at 8:33 AM

    please send ppt to tarmas@garlandisd.net

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  39. UnknownOctober 28, 2016 at 2:17 AM

    Hello
    I love this activity. Please send ppt. and pdf files to pianoportia@hotmail.com

    Thanks!

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  40. UnknownOctober 28, 2016 at 2:17 AM

    Hello
    I love this activity. Please send ppt. and pdf files to pianoportia@hotmail.com

    Thanks!

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  41. UnknownOctober 28, 2016 at 7:53 AM

    Please send this to ccollins@tempeschools.org Thanks so much! Have an awesome weekend!

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  42. UnknownJune 1, 2017 at 12:07 AM

    Hi! I tried to email a message to your hotmail address above but it was undeliverable.

    Could you please send me the PDF to this email address gloria2555@yahoo.com ?

    I love your ideas and appreciate how wonderful you are in sharing this with all of us! Thank you. I really can't wait to try this!

    Thanks again

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  43. AnonymousSeptember 24, 2017 at 11:39 AM

    Do you mind sharing this with me please? Rcsizmesia@fallriverschools.org

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  44. UnknownSeptember 25, 2017 at 8:59 AM

    It is wonderful you're willing to share the pdf! My email: karrinphillips@hvrsd.org

    Thank You!

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  45. AndreaPellaSeptember 26, 2017 at 5:05 AM

    Hello! Thanks for sharing! If you could send the ppt I would be so appreciative! taylor.andrea.jo@gmail.com

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  46. BreLuv2SingOctober 3, 2017 at 10:03 AM

    I would love the pdf, thank you! breauna_allison@yahoo.com

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  47. Sheila CooperOctober 6, 2017 at 4:16 PM

    Love it! Can you email off to: sheilacoop@gmail.com Thanks in advance!

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  48. AnonymousOctober 9, 2017 at 9:14 AM

    I would love the PDF and PP if you can. This is fantastic and my students would love it. jill.colburn@orendaeducation.org

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  49. C. LarsenOctober 16, 2017 at 10:00 AM

    If you are able to send me the pdf that would be fantastic! Thank you seanclarissa@hotmail.com

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  50. UnknownOctober 16, 2017 at 1:02 PM

    Thanks so much for your generous offer to send pdf of this lovely idea! I would love a copy too!! afletcher@stdrysdale.catholic.edu.au

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  51. robbieOctober 17, 2017 at 1:30 PM

    Hi Aimee, I just stumbled across your cool materials while doing a search! If you are still willing (and able), would you mind sending me a copy of the pdf and ppt? My email address is: radcliffr@dexterschools.org Thank you so much!

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  52. HOctober 18, 2017 at 1:26 PM

    Hi, I too would Love a copy! This would be a cool activity for my kids at school. Thank you. Heidi.Sostaric@wcdsb.ca

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  53. RachaelOctober 22, 2017 at 12:29 PM

    This is a fantastic PowerPoint! I've been doing this song and been working with rhythmic building blocks with students, I'd love to use it to make a connection! If you wouldn't mind, could you email it to Rachael.wolford@gmail.com? Thanks!!

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  54. UnknownOctober 22, 2017 at 6:11 PM

    Thank you very much for your generosity! Great PPT!. Would you please send it to nsmith1@cableone.net.
    Thanks again,
    - Nancy Smith

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  55. UnknownOctober 24, 2017 at 5:18 AM

    Could you send this too melloareal@gmail.com please.

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  56. UnknownOctober 25, 2017 at 10:24 AM

    Another great idea! Thanks for sharing. I would love a PDF of this, also. Would be fun for our group lesson this month (this afternoon!). My email address is: cher.mccurdy@gmail.com

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  57. bduffOctober 26, 2017 at 5:30 PM

    I just discovered this on YouTube. May I have the PDF please? bduffin@nmusd.us Thank you so much!

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  58. bduffOctober 26, 2017 at 5:30 PM

    I just discovered this on YouTube. May I have the PDF please? bduffin@nmusd.us Thank you so much!

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  59. UnknownSeptember 28, 2018 at 5:25 AM

    I have been looking for something exactly like this. Please email the pdf to bobbi.carroll@fwcs.k12.in.us.
    Thanks!!!

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  60. UnknownOctober 1, 2018 at 12:17 PM

    Hello, can you email the ppt? I had it last year and my kids loved it. But technology reimaged my computer and did not tell me soooo i literally LOST everything from last year! :(
    rebekka.candillo@richlandone.org

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  61. UnknownOctober 2, 2018 at 10:11 AM

    Hello! I love using this song and would love to incorporate your lovely slides. Could you please email me the pdf if it is still available? Thanks:)
    aparry@wc314.org

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  62. UnknownOctober 10, 2018 at 1:47 PM

    I would really like to use these slides next week in my 3rd grade music class! Could you email them to me please at ddonelan@mccookbison.org?

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  63. BethanyOctober 15, 2018 at 8:24 PM

    What a fun activity! Would you e-mail it to bepulsipher1@wsd.net? I'd so appreciate it. Thanks!

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  64. UnknownOctober 17, 2018 at 5:02 PM

    Hello. I would LOVE the Power Point or PDF to use this week. Can you please send them? VSimonQ@aol.com (or gmail). (I emailed you but didn't hear back). Thank you SO MUCH for these wonderful graphics. Vivian

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  65. Ms. QOctober 20, 2018 at 8:59 PM

    I would LOVE to have the PDF of Pass the Pumpkin. Would like to use it next week. Thank you for such wonderful ideas.

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  66. Carolyn LarsonJuly 2, 2019 at 8:36 AM

    Please send me the PDF of Pass the Pumpkin. Thank you so much!
    carolynslarson@hotmail.com

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  67. UnknownOctober 2, 2019 at 1:44 PM

    This is very cute!
    Will you please share the Power point with me?
    Deanita.Garcia@nisd.net

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  68. UnknownOctober 3, 2019 at 8:33 AM

    Could I please get the power point for this. My kiddos would LOVE it! Thank you. linquin27@gmail.com

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  69. UnknownOctober 8, 2019 at 6:55 AM

    I would love the PDF and PowerPoint for this one, too! Thanks so much! ahickman@wrayschools.org

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  70. Aimee October 17, 2019 at 4:47 AM

    PLEASE - if you would like the pdf - send me an email - musicquilt@hotmail.com
    I do not check the comments very often. :)

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  71. UnknownOctober 28, 2019 at 7:22 PM

    Can you send me the powerpoint? nfayad1990@gmail.com

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  72. UnknownSeptember 28, 2020 at 6:29 PM

    This was last posted in 2014. If it's still up and running, I too, would love a ppt and pdf. Thank you so much.
    thaov@nv.ccsd.net

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  73. UnknownDecember 6, 2021 at 8:17 AM

    Hi Aimee,

    I love your Pass the Pumpkin song and so did my students! I am using it for a research project in my master's program and wondered if you knew the original source for it.

    Thanks in advance!

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    1. Aimee December 6, 2021 at 2:10 PM

      I don't know but am pretty sure it is folk.

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