| Full lesson | Create for a teacher a set of content for giving a lesson, beginning with the lesson plan. Each new block of materials must begin with an H1 heading (other subheaders must be H2, H3, etc). When you describe required pictures, write those descriptions in curly brackets, for example: {A picture of a triangle} |
| Which subject | Music |
| What topic | Getting to know you |
| What length (min) | 30 |
| What age group | Preschool / Nursery |
| Class size | 20 |
| What curriculum | National Curriculum UK |
| Include full script | |
| Check previous homework | |
| Ask some students to presents their homework | |
| Add a physical break | |
| Add group activities | |
| Include homework | |
| Show correct answers | |
| Prepare slide templates | |
| Number of slides | 5 |
| Create fill-in cards for students | |
| Create creative backup tasks for unexpected moments |
Getting to Know You
Preschool / Nursery (Ages 3-5)
Music
20 students
This lesson aligns with the Early Years Learning Framework, focusing on children’s identity and connectedness through music.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (mins) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction and Warm-Up | 5 | Welcome students, introduce the theme, and play a short, upbeat song to engage them. |
| 2 | Homework Presentation | 5 | Select one or two students to present their homework from the previous lesson to the class. |
| 3 | Group Activity - Musical Preferences | 10 | Divide students into small groups. Each group shares their favorite songs or instruments and discusses why they like them. |
| 4 | Printable Card Activity | 5 | Hand out printable cards for students to fill in with their names and their favorite type of music or instrument during the lesson. |
| 5 | Sharing and Collecting Cards | 3 | Students share their answers with a partner. Randomly check some cards to discuss in class. |
| 6 | Wrap Up and Reflections | 2 | Gather students together to reflect on what they learned about their classmates and share one thing they enjoyed. |
| 7 | Homework Assignment | 2 | Assign homework for students to think about a song they’d like to share in the next lesson. |
This lesson plan aims to create an engaging environment where young students can express themselves through music while getting to know their peers.
"Good morning, everyone! I'm so happy to see all your smiling faces today. Welcome to our music lesson! Today, we are going to get to know each other better through something we all love: music! Let's start with a fun song to get our bodies moving. I’ll play a short, upbeat song, and I want you to clap your hands and dance around! Ready? Here we go!"
(Play an upbeat song for about 1-2 minutes, encouraging all students to participate.)
"Great job everyone! Now that we’re all warmed up, let’s sit down on the mat and talk about our day!"
"Who can remember what we talked about last time? Yes! We learned about different sounds and instruments. Now, I would like to ask a few of you to share what you did for homework. Would anyone like to present first?"
(Choose one or two students to share their homework. Make sure to praise their efforts.)
"Thank you for sharing! It’s wonderful to hear about your experiences with music."
"Now it’s time to get into small groups! I want you to turn to your friends next to you and share your favorite song or musical instrument. Talk about why you like it. You have 10 minutes! Go ahead!"
(Walk around the room, listening to the groups and encouraging them.)
"Wow! I hear so many exciting things about music! Remember, this is a chance to learn more about each other."
"Now, I have something special for each of you. I'm going to hand out these printable cards. On your card, I want you to write your name and your favourite type of music or instrument. Use markers or crayons to make it colourful!"
(Hand out the cards and give students a couple of minutes to complete this activity.)
"Great job, everyone! Once you're finished, hold your cards up high!"
"Now, let’s share our answers! I want you to find a partner and tell them what you wrote on your cards. You have 3 minutes!"
(After 3 minutes, bring everyone back together.)
"Okay, everyone, let’s take a look at some of the cards. I’ll randomly pick a few and ask you to share with the whole class what you wrote! Who thinks they can tell me what is on their card?"
(Choose a few cards to discuss and celebrate the variety of musical preferences in the room.)
"Wow, I’ve loved hearing about all the different music and instruments we like! Let’s gather together for a moment. Can anyone tell me one thing they learned about their classmates today?"
(Encourage a few students to share their reflections.)
"Excellent! It’s so wonderful to see how music connects us all."
"For our next lesson, I would like you all to think about a song you'd love to share with the class. It could be your favourite song that makes you happy or a song that you think your friends would enjoy! Remember to tell your family about this, too. I can’t wait to hear what you pick! See you next time!"
| Slide number | Image | Slide content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: Children dancing together} | - Welcome to the music lesson! |
| - Start with a fun, upbeat song to warm up. | ||
| - Encourage dancing and clapping for participation. | ||
| 2 | {Image: Students presenting} | - Recap of previous lesson on sounds and instruments. |
| - Invite a few students to share their homework. | ||
| - Praise students for their sharing. | ||
| 3 | {Image: Students in small groups} | - Divide students into small groups. |
| - Share favourite songs or instruments with each other. | ||
| - Encourage discussion about musical preferences. | ||
| 4 | {Image: Printable music cards} | - Distribute printable cards for student activity. |
| - Write name and favourite music/type of instrument. | ||
| - Use colourful materials for creativity. | ||
| 5 | {Image: Children sharing ideas} | - Sharing session on what’s on their cards. |
| - Find a partner and discuss written answers. | ||
| - Celebrate diversity in musical preferences. | ||
| 6 | {Image: Students reflecting} | - Group reflection on what was learned from classmates. |
| - Discuss connections through music. | ||
| - Introduce next lesson’s homework assignment. |
What is your favourite song, and why do you like it? Write a short paragraph explaining your choice.
List three musical instruments that you would like to learn how to play. What appeals to you about each instrument?
Describe a moment when music made you feel happy or excited. What was the song, and what were you doing at that time?
Who is your favourite musician or band? Write a couple of sentences about what you admire about them.
Share a song that you think your classmates would enjoy. Why do you think they would like it?
Create a drawing of your favourite instrument. Label the parts of the instrument in your drawing.
Talk to a family member about your favourite song. What did they think about it? Write down their thoughts.
In a few sentences, explain how music can help people connect with each other.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What types of sounds did we discuss in the last lesson? | |
| Can you name a musical instrument that you enjoy? | |
| What song did you dance to during the warm-up? | |
| Why do you like your favourite song or musical instrument? | |
| How did you decorate your printable card? | |
| What is one thing you learned about your classmates today? | |
| Can you share a song you would love to present in our next lesson? | |
| What is your favourite type of music? | |
| How does music connect us as a class? | |
| Who would you like to share your favourite song with? |
What is one new thing you learned about your peers today during our discussions about music and instruments?
If you could choose any instrument to play for a day, which one would it be and why?
Can you describe a specific moment in a song that makes you feel really happy? What do you like about that part?
How do you think music can bring people together in our community?
If you had to create your own song, what would it be about and what type of music would it be?