| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Music |
| What age group | Reception / Kindergarten |
| What topic | |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
To engage young learners in the world of music by introducing them to different sounds and rhythms through a playful and interactive lesson.
Begin by gathering the children in a circle.
Teacher: “Hello, everyone! Who's excited for a musical adventure today? 🎶”
Encourage their responses and share your enthusiasm for music.
Show the kids a few of the musical instruments and let them guess what they are.
Teacher: “Look at these amazing instruments! Can anyone tell me what this is?” (Hold up a tambourine.)
Allow children to respond and discuss their experiences with instruments.
Now, it's time to play “Guess the Sound!”
Encourage the children to mimic the sounds and act them out.
After exploring a few sounds, prompt the children to think of their favorite sound.
Teacher: “What’s your favorite sound? It can be anything! A bird singing? A car honking? A drum beating?”
Provide each child with a large sheet of paper and crayons/markers and let them draw what they imagine when they hear their favorite sound.
Finally, invite each child to share their drawing and describe the sound they chose.
Teacher: “Can you tell us about your drawing? What sound does it make?”
Wrap up the lesson by reminding the children how important and fun sounds are in our lives. Together, you can even create a simple rhythm using the instruments, encouraging everyone to play along and make music together!
End the lesson with a short goodbye song that incorporates clapping or simple movement.
Teacher: “Let’s sing a goodbye song together! Remember, music is everywhere, so keep listening and making sounds!”
Encourage the kids to keep their minds and hearts open to the world of music as they leave the class.