One of our favorite classical pieces to play in our music classes is Aquarium by Camille Saint-Saens.  Aquarium is the 7^th Movement of Saint-Saens’ Suite Carnival of the Animals.  Our students love dancing to the soothing melody and shimmering glissando of the piece.

3 ways to introduce Aquarium to your child:

1.  Ask your child to pretend to be a fish, “swimming” to the sound of the music.  We use blue streamers in class- be creative and use various blue and white items to make swirling water!  Ideas:  small blankets, scarves, crepe paper, pillowcases, ribbons, etc.

2.  Create “Music-Inspired Art”.  In our classes, our students listen to live classical music while drawing with crayons.  Give your child a blank piece of paper to draw or print the coloring sheet below!

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3.  Play this relaxing piece of music before naptime.  Ask your child to close his/her eyes and imagine fish swimming deep in the ocean.