Match my sound!

DESCRIPTION:

This musical activity is designed for students aged 10-12 to enhance their emotional competence, specifically resilience. In this activity, students will listen to classical music songs and relate to their classmates.

OUTCOMES:

• improved knowledge on how to express own feelings and have the chance to analyse their own perspective.
• ability to find the right answer by using two senses
• understand the challenges and the benefits of stepping out of their comfort zone.

DURATION: 50 minutes

MATERIALS:

• laptop
• speakers
• video projector

SKILLS RELATED:

• ability to symbolize and find the abstract
• general knowledge on classical music

INSTRUCTIONS:

• Step 1: A series of classical music songs are played and each participant needs to find the one that matches his/her state of mind. After that, explain their choice and try to find people that have chosen the same.
• Step 2: The musical pieces the participants hear need to be matched with the faces of the composers. They are given some time to think and then the correct answer is revealed.
• Step 3: Taking turns, one student has the chance to choose a musical piece that best matches his personality. The rest of the students are blindfolded, they can touch the student in charge, they listen to his/her choice, but they cannot see him/her. The music runs for 1 minute maximum, then it is stopped. After the answers are checked, the student reveals his identity.

TIPS:

• Remind students that the aim is to reflect upon and discover their emotions, not to find a correct answer.

REFLECTION:

• Did you discover something you did not know about your emotions ?
• Was the blindfolded risk of guessing worth playing? Why?
• What new aspects did you find in relating to your classmates?