Pitch Year 3 Notations - We all have different faces

"We All Have Different Faces" is an engaging and educational song activity designed for Year 3 children, which celebrates diversity and encourages children to share their heritage. The song is set to a simple melody that is easy for young learners to follow and sing along to. As the children sit in a line or circle, they perform a series of actions in time with the music, such as knee clapping and clicking fingers to the left and right, while singing the lyrics "We all have different faces, we all come from different places." This rhythmic pattern helps to establish a steady pulse and prepares them for the interactive part of the game.

During the interactive segment, each child takes a turn to sing about their own background, stating where they are from using two musical notes. For those familiar with solfa, the notes So and Mi are used, corresponding to G and E for those who know note names, with middle C being Do. After an individual child sings their part, such as "I'm from London," the group echoes back in unison, confirming "She/he's from London" at the same pitch. If the class is learning solfa, they can also repeat the melody using solfa hand signs. The activity is designed to give each child a turn, promoting inclusivity and reinforcing the song's message of diversity. It's important to guide children beforehand on whether they should mention their current residence or place of birth to ensure clarity and maintain the rhythm of the game.