I cannot stress the importance of working in small groups. I think it benefits the students by allowing them to take control of their own learning. It benefits the teacher by providing them with a controlled environment to assist students that require that extra 1 to 1 review. I researched the entire week to find activities that didn't just "kill time". I wanted them to drill the lines/spaces over and over. By the end of each class-students could recall the information in their sleep!
Center 1: QR Codes
Center 2: music staff go-fish
The activity here is essentially the game of go-fish. students must select one player and ask if they have "C" or "High F" etc. if they do, they collect the pair, if not, they grab another card from the pile. I discovered that i actually have to review the rules before we begin. some students don't know how to win.
Center 3: app-My note names
Center 4: Treble staff worksheet
I purchased/downloaded a bundle of worksheets from Sara Bibee on teachers pay teachers and they are great! The size of the staff and music note are large enough so my students don't have to struggle to count the lines.
Center 5: Staff wars
The game begins slowly and gradually speeds up as you move up the levels. Once you've missed three notes, it's game over. Students line up behind one another to play. I projected it onto my white board so the rest of the group could monitor their teammate's progress. As the groups would rotate- I noticed most teams working together to help whoever was playing. They would look onto the board and call out the name of the note. It was a great show of teamwork!