Lesson start ideas	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Music
What age group	Year or Grade 2
What topic
Quantity	1
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Objective:

Introduce the students to basic music concepts such as rhythm, tempo, and melody through the incorporation of animals.

Materials:

• Pictures of various animals (e.g., lion, elephant, monkey, bird, etc.)
• A musical instrument (e.g., tambourine, maracas, etc.)
• A device to play music (e.g., speaker, phone, etc.)
• Whiteboard and marker

Procedure:

1. Begin by asking the students if they know what music is and what it can do.

2. Afterwards, give them a brief introduction about different musical concepts such as rhythm, tempo, and melody, and how these can create different moods and emotions in music.

3. To make things more fun and engaging, introduce the students to a musical animal parade. Start by showing them pictures of various animals (e.g., lion, elephant, monkey, bird, etc.) and play music that corresponds to the animal's movement (e.g., a fast-paced beat for a running lion, a slow melody for a sleeping elephant).

4. Ask the students to join the parade by playing a musical instrument (e.g., tambourine, maracas, etc.) that corresponds to the animal they are portraying.

5. Using a whiteboard and marker, create a simple melody for the parade and ask the students to hum or sing along.

6. As the parade comes to an end, ask the students to share how they felt during the parade and how music was able to stimulate their imagination.

Conclusion:

By incorporating animals, music, and imagination, the students were able to experience the basic concepts of rhythm, tempo, and melody in a fun and creative way.