5 Star Singing

Reviewing songs prior to a preformance is critical.  However, the process has to have some "pizazz!"  Cut out several stars in varying colors or all one color.  Make them at least 3" in diameter.  Write out each song title on the board or make large word strips of each title (so you can use them again).  They can be listed in any order.  Sing each song and then ask by show of hands (this can be totally silent) how many stars the singing was worth.  Example:

• Do we know this song well enough for 1 star?
• 2 stars?
• 3 stars?
• 4 stars?
• 5 stars?  This would mean that they all know the words memorized and sing it the "best."

Place the number of stars next to the title.  This visual will help the children see which songs need extra work.  In two weeks try this again to see improvement.  Make sure you write down how many stars each song received the first time you did this activity.