Riverside Township School District

Congratulations Mrs. Aviles!!! 

Mrs. Aviles struck the perfect chord with her second graders during an upbeat and engaging music lesson that had students learning, moving, and having fun! Using a creative musical tic-tac-toe game, students worked in teams to reinforce key rhythm and tempo concepts by identifying patterns that included both notes and rests.

But this wasn’t just about recognizing rhythms—students had to clap them out correctly to earn their square on the board! This hands-on approach allowed students to actively apply their knowledge, demonstrating accuracy, understanding, and confidence in their musical skills.

The game-based format encouraged collaboration, friendly competition, and sustained engagement, while intentional clapping and movement helped students truly internalize note values and rests. From start to finish, students were attentive, motivated, and clearly enjoying the learning process.

This joyful, developmentally appropriate lesson beautifully blended academic content with interactive strategies, making music come alive in the classroom. Mrs. Aviles’ musical tic-tac-toe was a standout example of how fun and learning go hand in hand—well deserving of Lesson of the Week recognition!