Orff Thanksgiving Song: ‘Over the River and Through the Woods’ Lesson and Music

Teach the traditional Thanksgiving song “Over the River and Through the Woods” in your upper elementary music classes using the Orff Arrangement with teaching pages for 6/8 Time Signature and Mp3 practice tracks.

USE THIS RESOURCE

Teach 6/8 Time Signature

Adaptable Lessons for Grades K-6:

K-1 Sing the melody, Play 1 Ostinato, Movement activity with Mp3 track. Sway or galloping.

2-3 Sing the melody, Play Ostinato (maybe both). Play Bass. Possibly Melody. Movement Activity. Use the Printable.

4-6 Play all parts. Use the Printable.

Resource includes sheet music with notes, color coded and labeled options.

RESOURCE INCLUDES:

Mp3 Accompaniment Practice Track

Teaching Pages:

Lyrics

6/8 Time Signature

Beat Charts

Note Values

Strong and Weak Beats

Verse 1 Rhythmic Lyrics

History of the song

Orff Arrangement:

Melody/Bass/Jingle Bell/Wood Block

Sheet Music

All Parts with Note Names and Color Notes

Worksheet to practice composing 6 beat rhythm patterns