We have a Western theme this year, and Teacher Teri has the playroom set up with a good old country fair.
I always use very easy songs and activities on the first day of music class. It's important to show the kids what we do in music class and give them some idea of what to expect every Wednesday.
Here's what we do:
Sing in a circle
We will always start with a song or activity that helps us all learn each other's names.
Then we will sing one or two songs we know, and often learn a new one.
Get Up and Move!
We'll always start with the same two action songs to help us transition, but after that we will use various recorded pieces that call on us to listen and follow directions.
Storytime
Might include some reading readiness songs or other "thinking" kinds of activities. Some of the stories are about music, and some are books we can sing or drum to or participate in making sound effects. Afterwards we might explore using rhythm sticks or clapping to a rhythm.
Expressive Movement or Dance
We might be Bears Going Over the Mountain, Snowflakes Falling with Fluttering Scarves, or Dinosaurs Jumping over a Jump rope. Or we could be learning to Square Dance or do the Hat Dance!
Games and Songs
If there is any time left, we might play a game (accompanied by singing directions of course) or sing something silly, like the Five Little Speckled Frogs or Wheels on the Bus.
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