Music and Movement Lesson Planning Presentations

Two lesson plans are required throughout the semester. One of these will be presented with your “studio” video. The songs must be completely memorized: (include a gathering song a main song and transition song) a large motor movement must be incorporated in the presentation.

The use of props and visual aids should be included. An example of how you would include a child with special needs also must be stated—identify the specific need. Remember to state 3 different curriculum extensions for your presentations. THIS MUST BE TYPED! Follow the format when writing up your lesson plan. YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR making your lesson plan available to your classmates (the day of the presentation or points will be taken off) .

Student’s Name: :Date to be presented: Category/ Topic/ Theme: Title of main song: Name of movement activity: Age of the students planned for: 1. Learning Objectives:Objectives must be observable and measurable: this means you can tell whether or not the child accomplishes them. If you begin the objective with the phrase “The child will…” or “The child will be able to…” and follow this with an action word it might help you in writing your objectives.

For example:“The child will be able to balance on one foot and hop with two feet.”“The child will be able to match his/her actions to the descriptive words (fast slow high low).”“The child will participate in a group experience with other children.” 2. Props or visual aids: (used to introduce or accompany song and /or movement). Be creative. The Prop will help set the mood heighten interest and focus the group’s attention. 3. Activities/ Procedure: Make sure you include the words to all of the songs. If you know the tune of the song please include it with the words. A. Introduction: How will you gather the children?

GATHERING SONG B. Give a step-by-step description of how you would share your song and movement with young children. This is where you let us know what your music circle is all about! Be specific in describing how you will present the experience. MAIN SONG with MOVEMENT. C. Closure: how are you going to end your song/movement and guide the children to their next activity. TRANSITION SONG 4. Curriculum extensions: These extensions must be from curriculum areas other than music and movement examples: art math science language and literature large motor activities etc.

Give at least three extension ideas. Show EXAMPLESwhen presenting your activity. 5. State two open ended question!! Open ended question are to elicit conversations. No Yes/ N answers. 6 .Helpful hints and guidance needs : What would you do include a child with special needs? State or identify the specific need and the modification? 7.Resources used—where did you find these ideas? ‘