Music Education Lesson Plans

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Body Rhythm - Introduces young children to notes and their respective values. Level: K to 1p>
Quarter Rest Lesson - A lesson that teaches students about the quarter rest. Level: First Grade
Rhythm Rests Lesson - Makes use of the song "If You're Happy" to teach about rests through motion. Level: First Grade
Teaching Meter - The students will be introduced to meter and two forms of rhythm through songs. Level: First Grade
Note Name Bean Bag Game - A fun game for kids to teach them about the different notes. Level: K to 5
Staff Twister - Learn about the notes on the bass and treble clef. Level: K to 4
American Songs - Differentiate between major and minor modes. Level: Second Grade
If All of the Raindrops - This lesson is all about dynamics (fortissimo and pianissimo). Level: First Grade
Tap Your Feet - Students will learn all about beats and tempo. Level: Preschool to 1
Note Value Chants - Learning the values of notes through chanting. Level: K to 6
Tea Coffee Coffee Tea - A fun and creative way to teach the concept of rhythm. Level: K to 6
Musical Elements Song - A song to the tune of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" that will help kids remember musical elements. Level: 1 to 6
Coffee Can Drumming - Lesson on rhythm and improvisation. Level: Grade 1 - 4
Learning Rhythmic Pulse, Notation and Short Sequences - learn how to read notation, and perform with a steady beat.Level: Second Grade
Rhythm Band Improvisation - Lesson on improvisation and accompaniment. Level; Grade 3 - 6

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