Last year, Maury students participated in the Hour of Code which aims to show that anyone can learn the basics of coding and encourage broader participation in the field of computer science. But why limit the coding experience to once a year and only for an hour (or a 45-minute Think Tank special)? Under the […]
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Texture! Texture! Read All About It!
As many of the students already know, texture is Ms. Bomba’s favorite Element of Art. Why, you ask? Texture is not only seen, it can be felt as well! Works of art with texture beg the viewer to look closer, ask questions about process, and envision what the artist was trying to convey when including […]
Lucy Locket’s Pocket
One of Maury’s favorite games in the Music Room is Lucy Locket. The accompanying song is about poor Lucy, who lost her pocket one day. Thankfully, her friend Kitty Fisher found it and returned it to her. To play the … Continue reading →
At Maury We Are Thankful
Thanksgiving week was filled with opportunities to show how thankful we at Maury are for what we have. Those opportunities continued in the Music Room, where our students used a simple song about gratitude to explore vocal improvisation, instrumental accompaniment, … Continue reading →