| 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 | Year or Grade 2 |
| 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
Year 2 (Age 7-8)
Music
30 minutes
20 students
This lesson adheres to the Australian National Curriculum standards for Music, particularly in developing students’ ability to communicate ideas and engage in collaborative activities.
| Step Number | Step Title | Length (minutes) | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Introduction | 5 | Briefly introduce the lesson's objectives and explain the activity with printable cards. |
| 2 | Homework Check | 5 | Invite one or two students to present their homework to the class. Encourage positive feedback from peers. |
| 3 | Printable Card Activity | 5 | Distribute printable cards to students. Instruct them to fill in their musical interests and preferences. |
| 4 | Break and Physical Activity | 5 | Conduct a short break with a fun physical activity; this could include a quick dance or movement game. |
| 5 | Group Activity | 5 | Organize students into small groups to share their completed cards with each other and discuss their answers. |
| 6 | Collection/Checking | 3 | Randomly check or collect the cards as students finish sharing in groups. |
| 7 | Assigning Homework | 2 | Briefly explain the homework task and how it relates to the next lesson. |
“Good morning, everyone! Welcome to our music lesson today! I’m really excited to get to know all of you better. Our objectives for today’s lesson are to foster a sense of community within our classroom, express our musical interests, and have some fun while we do it! We’ll be using some printable cards for an activity, so let’s get started."
“Now, before we jump into our activity, I’d like to check on the homework for this week. Who would like to share their homework with the class? Maybe two volunteers? Great! Go ahead and present what you’ve prepared.”
Wait for students to present their homework, encouraging peers to give positive feedback.
“Fantastic job, everyone! It’s wonderful to see your hard work and creativity!”
“Now it’s time for our next activity! I will hand out printable cards to each of you. On these cards, I want you to write down your musical interests and preferences. This could be your favourite songs, instruments, or genres! Take about five minutes to fill these out, and don’t forget to be creative!”
Distribute the printable cards and provide time for students to complete them.
“Alright, everyone! Let’s take a quick break from writing to move our bodies a little! We’re going to do a fun dance party! You can dance however you like. I’ll play some music—get your energy up!”
Play background music and encourage students to dance or do a simple movement game for five minutes.
“Now that we’re all warmed up, let’s move into our group activity! I want you to break into small groups of four or five. In your groups, take turns sharing the musical interests you wrote on your cards. Discuss what you all have in common and what makes each of you unique. I’ll give you about five minutes for this!"
Monitor the groups as they share and encourage discussion.
“Great job, everyone! Now that you’ve shared your interests, I’d like to get your printable cards back. If you could pass them up to the front as you finish sharing in your groups, that would be awesome. I’ll check them randomly to see what our classroom is interested in musically!”
Collect the cards as students finish sharing.
“Before we finish for today, I want to let you know about your homework. Please think about one musical genre you’d like to explore more. Next lesson, we’ll be diving deeper into that genre, so come prepared to share what you’ve discovered! Can’t wait to hear all about it! Thank you for your hard work today, everyone, and enjoy the rest of your day!"
| Slide number | Image | Slide content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | {Image: A welcoming classroom setting} | - Introduction to the lesson |
| - Objectives: | ||
| - Foster a sense of community | ||
| - Express musical interests | ||
| - Have fun | ||
| 2 | {Image: Students presenting in class} | - Homework Check |
| - Students volunteer to share their homework | ||
| - Encourage positive feedback among peers | ||
| - Celebrate creativity and hard work | ||
| 3 | {Image: Printable cards and pens} | - Printable Card Activity |
| - Distribute cards for students to write down musical interests and preferences | ||
| - Encourage creativity: favourite songs, instruments, genres | ||
| 4 | {Image: Students dancing and having fun} | - Break and Physical Activity |
| - Quick break for movement: fun dance party | ||
| - Play background music to energise students | ||
| 5 | {Image: Small groups discussing} | - Group Activity |
| - Students share musical interests in small groups | ||
| - Encourage discussion about commonalities and uniqueness | ||
| - Collect and check cards to gauge musical interests in the classroom | ||
| 6 | {Image: A teacher assigning homework} | - Assigning Homework |
| - Think about a musical genre to explore | ||
| - Prepare to share discoveries in the next lesson | ||
| - Thank students for their efforts and encourage them to enjoy the rest of the day |
Reflect on the musical genre you chose to explore. Write a short paragraph (50-100 words) explaining why you are interested in this genre and what you hope to learn about it.
List three artists or bands that are prominent in the musical genre you selected. Provide a brief description (1-2 sentences each) of why each artist or band is significant to this genre.
Choose one song from an artist or band in your selected genre. Write down the song title and artist, and describe what elements of the song (such as melody, rhythm, or lyrics) you find appealing.
Research and identify one interesting fact about the history or origin of your chosen musical genre. Write this fact in a sentence or two.
Think about how the musical genre you chose compares to another genre you enjoy. Write a few sentences discussing the similarities and differences you perceive.
Create a visual representation (such as a poster or mind map) that includes at least five key characteristics of your chosen genre. Include images, keywords, and colours.
Share a musical experience or memory that involves the genre you chose. Write a short paragraph (50-100 words) reflecting on how this memory has influenced your interest in music.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What musical interests did you write down on your card? | |
| Can you name a favourite song that you enjoy listening to? | |
| What instrument would you like to learn how to play? | |
| How does music make you feel? | |
| What genre of music do you think best represents your personality? | |
| Can you share an experience where music played an important role? | |
| What is a song that always makes you want to dance? | |
| How can music foster a sense of community among friends? | |
| What is one thing you learned from sharing your interests in the group? | |
| Which musical genre are you most excited to explore for your homework? |
If you could create your own musical genre, what would it be called and what would it sound like?
Think about a song that tells a story. Can you share which song it is and what the story is about?
If you had to choose an instrument to represent your personality, which one would you pick and why?
Can you describe a moment when music made you feel a strong emotion? What was the song and how did it affect you?
If you could have any artist perform at your birthday party, who would it be and what songs would you want them to play?
Let's stretch and move around,
With some exercises, we'll astound!
Here’s a list of fun things to do,
Get ready, everyone, let’s break through!
1. **Jumping Jacks** – let’s all jump wide,
Arms up high, and let’s glide!
2. **Toe Touches** – reach for your feet,
Stretch your body, feel the heat!
3. **Squats** – sit down like a chair,
Stand back up, with energy to spare!
4. **Arm Circles** – rotate them round,
Feel the rhythm, feel that sound!
5. **High Knees** – lift those legs,
Run in place, let’s dance like eggs!
6. **Side Lunges** – step out real wide,
Feel that stretch, come on, take a stride!
7. **Wiggly Worms** – crawl on the floor,
Let’s roll and giggle, and then explore!
8. **Balancing on One Foot** – try for a time,
Stand up tall, you’ll do just fine!
9. **Dance Freestyle** – move however you please,
Shake out those worries, let’s feel the breeze!
10. **Deep Breaths** – in through the nose,
Out with a sigh, let’s find our pose!
Now let’s get moving, it’s time for some fun,
Exercising together, we are all one!