Rochelle

Multidisciplinary Music Teacher and Edutainer

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Cursive Script Longhand Writing and Reading

This engaging series is designed to boost kids' writing and reading skills, particularly around cursive script and longhand writing and penmanship. Through tracing and observing, connecting and looping letters, and many, many fun games and activities, children will be taught to read and write elegantly in cursive while enhancing their dexterity, fine motor skills and hand coordination.
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DO-RE-MI: A C-Major Musical Journey!

Dive into the magical world of music with our "DO-RE-MI" experience! Perfect for young music enthusiasts, this series introduces the captivating sounds of the C-major scale using hands, voices, boomwhackers, bells, handpans, and other percussion instruments. Through joyful activities, they'll read, learn, sing, sign, and play the easiest diatonic scale in music. Children will explore musical notes in a fun, interactive way that builds confidence and coordination. They'll tap out rhythms on bells, sing the beloved DO-RE-MI, and immerse themselves in the delightful world of music, creating beautiful sounds and unforgettable memories. Recommended for K – 3rd grades.
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Marching Band!

Immerse in the vibrant world of Marching Bands! This multi-week series explores the history of marching band music, from John Phillip Sousa to classic marching band songs. Children will recognize timeless tunes and master marching steps, building coordination, rhythm, and teamwork skills while enjoying music and movement.
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Musical Journey Camp

Embark on a musical journey where rhythm, songs, and singing come together for an unforgettable adventure. Each session sparks creativity and joy, immersing participants in various musical genres and traditions from around the globe. Kids will explore the magic of music through hands-on activities, inspiring a lifelong love for melodies. Singing, dancing, and tapping to different beats, they’ll develop a deeper appreciation for rhythm while making new friends and treasured memories. Let the music take you away!
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MUSICAL JOURNEYS - Beats and Sound!

Embark on a harmonious escapade where children explore rhythm and melody, tapping into the joyful heartbeat of music. Through engaging percussion games and lively drum circles, they'll experiment with sounds, developing timing and collaboration in a creative environment.
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Rhythm and Harmony Adventure

Embark on a toe-tapping, body-moving adventure where young explorers uncover the magic of music. With simple materials, they'll dive into rhythm, harmony, and sound, channeling their inner musicians. Through instrumental play and vocal expression, imaginations dance in step with newfound rhythms.
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Shapes Friends!

"Shapes Friends" is a lively, interactive learning experience for Kindergarteners, combining shapes, colors, and numbers with fun and music-based activities. Join Square, Circle, Triangle, Parallelepiped, and friends in engaging games that teach social skills like sharing and following rules. Kids will sing along with the shapes and dive into a world of laughter, learning, and friendship! Sign up for an unforgettable adventure in education and entertainment, where kids learn through play!
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Soundscape Music

Step into the extraordinary world of Soundscape Music! Kids will explore fascinating musical sounds in our community’s environment. From the rustling of leaves to the rhythm of a babbling brook, they'll discover how everyday noises can become fun, unique, and relaxing melodies. Kids will craft their own instruments from natural materials like sticks, stones, and sand, and come together to form the Soundscape Music – Acoustic Ecology Band, performing musical masterpieces that merge nature and creativity. Recommended for 1st – 5th grades.
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Step - Tunes

Get ready to dance and make music with Step-Tunes! In this experience, participants will team up to play the piano with their feet on a giant piano board. Imagine stepping on huge keys to create tunes together as a group. They'll have fun making melodies while working on their coordination and teamwork. The excitement of stepping on each note makes playing simple songs a delightful adventure. Every step is a musical discovery. Recommended for 2nd - 4th grades.
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Sunshine Butterfly and Moonlight Moth

Introducing "Sunshine Butterfly and Moonlight Moth" – a beautifully unique education series blending reading, nature science, and the captivating world of insects for Kindergarten and 1st-graders. Encouraging creativity via music, movement and art, this series will nurture a deeper environmental connection in young citizens of the world and budding planet protectors. Spark your child's love for these fascinating creatures and environmental care as they learn and grow week to week with their butterfly and moth puppet friends, Sunshine and Moonlight!
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The Loneliest Letters on Alphabet Road

Explore the enchanting world of "The Loneliest Letters on Alphabet Road" – an engaging educational expedition tailored for Kindergarten to 2nd-grade kids. They'll delve into the wonders of reading, spelling, and language arts intertwined with the joy of music and movement. Children will participate in delightful activities, sing, and play games designed to foster literacy skills.
...

Cursive Script Longhand Writing and Reading

This engaging series is designed to boost kids' writing and reading skills, particularly around cursive script and longhand writing and penmanship. Through tracing and observing, connecting and looping letters, and many, many fun games and activities, children will be taught to read and write elegantly in cursive while enhancing their dexterity, fine motor skills and hand coordination.
...

DO-RE-MI: A C-Major Musical Journey!

Dive into the magical world of music with our "DO-RE-MI" experience! Perfect for young music enthusiasts, this series introduces the captivating sounds of the C-major scale using hands, voices, boomwhackers, bells, handpans, and other percussion instruments. Through joyful activities, they'll read, learn, sing, sign, and play the easiest diatonic scale in music. Children will explore musical notes in a fun, interactive way that builds confidence and coordination. They'll tap out rhythms on bells, sing the beloved DO-RE-MI, and immerse themselves in the delightful world of music, creating beautiful sounds and unforgettable memories. Recommended for K – 3rd grades.
...

Marching Band!

Immerse in the vibrant world of Marching Bands! This multi-week series explores the history of marching band music, from John Phillip Sousa to classic marching band songs. Children will recognize timeless tunes and master marching steps, building coordination, rhythm, and teamwork skills while enjoying music and movement.
...

Musical Journey Camp

Embark on a musical journey where rhythm, songs, and singing come together for an unforgettable adventure. Each session sparks creativity and joy, immersing participants in various musical genres and traditions from around the globe. Kids will explore the magic of music through hands-on activities, inspiring a lifelong love for melodies. Singing, dancing, and tapping to different beats, they’ll develop a deeper appreciation for rhythm while making new friends and treasured memories. Let the music take you away!
...

MUSICAL JOURNEYS - Beats and Sound!

Embark on a harmonious escapade where children explore rhythm and melody, tapping into the joyful heartbeat of music. Through engaging percussion games and lively drum circles, they'll experiment with sounds, developing timing and collaboration in a creative environment.
...

Rhythm and Harmony Adventure

Embark on a toe-tapping, body-moving adventure where young explorers uncover the magic of music. With simple materials, they'll dive into rhythm, harmony, and sound, channeling their inner musicians. Through instrumental play and vocal expression, imaginations dance in step with newfound rhythms.
...

Shapes Friends!

"Shapes Friends" is a lively, interactive learning experience for Kindergarteners, combining shapes, colors, and numbers with fun and music-based activities. Join Square, Circle, Triangle, Parallelepiped, and friends in engaging games that teach social skills like sharing and following rules. Kids will sing along with the shapes and dive into a world of laughter, learning, and friendship! Sign up for an unforgettable adventure in education and entertainment, where kids learn through play!
...

Soundscape Music

Step into the extraordinary world of Soundscape Music! Kids will explore fascinating musical sounds in our community’s environment. From the rustling of leaves to the rhythm of a babbling brook, they'll discover how everyday noises can become fun, unique, and relaxing melodies. Kids will craft their own instruments from natural materials like sticks, stones, and sand, and come together to form the Soundscape Music – Acoustic Ecology Band, performing musical masterpieces that merge nature and creativity. Recommended for 1st – 5th grades.
...

Step - Tunes

Get ready to dance and make music with Step-Tunes! In this experience, participants will team up to play the piano with their feet on a giant piano board. Imagine stepping on huge keys to create tunes together as a group. They'll have fun making melodies while working on their coordination and teamwork. The excitement of stepping on each note makes playing simple songs a delightful adventure. Every step is a musical discovery. Recommended for 2nd - 4th grades.
...

Sunshine Butterfly and Moonlight Moth

Introducing "Sunshine Butterfly and Moonlight Moth" – a beautifully unique education series blending reading, nature science, and the captivating world of insects for Kindergarten and 1st-graders. Encouraging creativity via music, movement and art, this series will nurture a deeper environmental connection in young citizens of the world and budding planet protectors. Spark your child's love for these fascinating creatures and environmental care as they learn and grow week to week with their butterfly and moth puppet friends, Sunshine and Moonlight!
...

The Loneliest Letters on Alphabet Road

Explore the enchanting world of "The Loneliest Letters on Alphabet Road" – an engaging educational expedition tailored for Kindergarten to 2nd-grade kids. They'll delve into the wonders of reading, spelling, and language arts intertwined with the joy of music and movement. Children will participate in delightful activities, sing, and play games designed to foster literacy skills.
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About Rochelle

Rochelle is an long-time music educator who's been teaching children since 1996, and a Master Teaching Artist in edu-tainment since 1998. After working in the television industry for a decade, her career moved into public affairs and then afterschool programming. With a deep-rooted career in multidisciplinary learning, Rochelle is an experienced and energetic teacher with an emphasis in music education. She's worked in both early childhood programming as well as afterschool settings with school aged children, making her sought-after for orchestrating rocking concerts, invigorating workshops, and dynamic assemblies! General music education, piano, percussion and more are all her jam 🎵 which she delivers through wholly unique, fun, outside-the-box and memorable experiences for kids.

Class reflections

Musical Journey Camp

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June 4, 2025

French American School of Silicon Valley

Class went very well, all the students participated, paid attention and enjoyed all the lessons and music games.

My students reviewed … the C major scale, clapped rhythms, played the Music Mystery Game Board and received certificates of completion ….

Musical Journey Camp

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May 28, 2025

French American School of Silicon Valley

Lots of fun … for all of us…

At the French American School .. we 1. Played and sung the -C- major scale 2. Clapped rhythms 3. Played the food rhythm game 4. Played MUSIC MATCH GAME

Musical Journey Camp

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May 8, 2025

French American School of Silicon Valley

The class went very well...all the students were eager the new music games...Food Rhythms and Musical Hopscotch.

We played the c major scale, then we did food rhythms then last of all we did musical hopscotch.

Musical Journey Camp

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May 6, 2025

French American School of Silicon Valley

Today went really well with the children. They like, every single thing that we did today, we did funny things with kazoos, we clapped beats two, different foods, and vegetables, and then we did the C scale with our magic wand. So it turned out really well.

We Claps beats to fruits, veggies and fast food items, We Hummed 5 songs through a Kazoo We played the C major scale with a magic music wand

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