Superplan Twenty Four
- Coming In Classical: Brahms – Hungarian Dance #5
Brahms – Hungarian Dance #5
Activity Instructions:
Play music as the children are entering at the start of class, and allow them to explore with an instrument not used in the lesson plan.
- Hello Song: Baby Rock Hello
Baby Rock Hello
CASIO-SA-77:
Pattern 01, Tempo 5
Rhythm Only
With Lyrics, no namesListen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Call children to circle. Start rhythm on Keyboard, and use each child’s name in the song.
Lyrics:I’m gonna rock rock rock with with my baby
Rock, rock rock with my baby
Rock, rock rock with my baby
in Rockin’ Rhythms music classLet’s all rock with [Name Here]
Let’s all rock with [Name Here or “together”]
Let’s all rock with [Name Here or “and have fun”]
in Rockin’ Rhythms music class - Song w/Instrument: Shaking My Bell
Shaking My Bell
Equipment:
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Pass out cage bells. Allow children to explore shaking them high and low, tapping them on the ground, and making them hide. Then sing song several times.
Lyrics:I am shaking my bell and then I stop
I am shaking my bell and then I stop
I am shaking my bell, I am shaking my bell,
I am shaking my bell and then I stopI am tapping on the ground and then I stop
I am tapping on the ground and then I stop
I am tapping on the ground, I am tapping on the ground,
I am tapping on the ground and then I stopI am shaking my bell and then it hides
I am shaking my bell and then it hides
I am shaking my bell, I am shaking my bell,
I am shaking my bell and then it hides - Lapride: On a Horse (Four Seasons Edition)
On a Horse (Four Seasons Edition)
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Have children sit on parents laps! This song has lots of bouncing. Don’t forget to go up and down and side to side in the B section.
Lyrics:On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, through the falling snow
Bouncing Bouncing up and down,
Side to Side and all around
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, through the falling snowOn a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, through the springtime growth
Bouncing Bouncing up and down,
Side to Side and all around
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, through the springtime growthOn a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, through the summer heat
Bouncing Bouncing up and down,
Side to Side and all around
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, through the summer heatOn a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, through the falling leaves
Bouncing Bouncing up and down,
Side to Side and all around
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, through the falling leaves - Song w/Instrument: Note Length Song
Note Length Song
Equipment:
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Tap the rhythm on individual drums or gathering drum, depending upon class size. Use keyboard rhythm to establish steady tempo as you tap and sing the rhythm.
Lyrics:Whole Note
Half Note Half Note
Quar-ter Quar-ter Quar-ter Quar-ter
Eighth note Eighth note Eighth note Eighth note Eighth note Eighth note Eighth note Eighth note
Quar-ter Quar-ter Quar-ter Quar-ter
Half Note Half Note
Whole Note - Peek-a-boo w/scarves: Where could my baby be?
Where could my baby be?
Equipment:
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Explore, playing peek-a-boo with your hands. Then begin singing song as you play. Sing several times. You may also substitute the child’s name for “baby.”
Lyrics:Where o Where o Where could my baby be?
Baby be? Baby be?
Where o Where o Where could my baby be?
Hiding behind his hands – boo! - Signing Song: Hurt
Hurt
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Show parents the sign for hurt. The sign can be done generically in front of your body, or over the part that hurts. Then introduce the song. Sing several times.
Lyrics:Tap my pointer fingers together
Tap my pointer fingers together
Tap my pointer fingers together
That’s how I sign hurt - Song w/Ball: Stabby Lead Ball Song
Stabby Lead Ball Song
Equipment:
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Pass out balls. Have children practice tapping, rolling, and bouncing on the ball. Then start song and follow along with the lyrics.
Lyrics:I am tapping, tapping on the ball, on the ball, on the ball
I am tapping, tapping on the ball, tapping on the ball
We are tapping to the beat, come along and tap with me
I am tapping, tapping on the ball, tapping on the ballI am rolling, rolling to a friend, to a friend, to a friend
I am rolling, rolling to a friend, rolling to a friend
We are rolling to the beat, come along and roll with me
I am rolling, rolling to a friend, rolling to a friendI am bouncing, bouncing on the ball, on the ball, on the ball,
I am bouncing, bouncing on the ball, bouncing on the ball
We are rolling to the beat, come along and roll with me
I am bouncing, bouncing on the ball, bouncing on the ball - World Music Dance: Syria – Ajmal Gharam Zein Al-Jundi
Syria – Ajmal Gharam Zein Al-Jundi
Equipment:
Activity Instructions:
Ajmal Gharam is a Syrian song by Zein Al-Jundi from the Putumayo Arabic CD. Grab some scarves and dance to the song! Try to use the same dance moves the same time you do each of the different parts of the song.
- Musical Exploration: Musical Exploration
Musical Exploration
Activity Instructions:
Dump a variety bucket of instruments out for children to play and try different instruments. Teacher’s choice on background music, make sure that the song lyrics are clean and the topic is child-appropriate. You may want to find out some of your participants favorite popular songs and include them here!
- Song TimeSing through favorite songs of children. You may choose to introduce the english only to the solfege song from other levels.
- Puppet: Mary had a Great White Shark
Mary had a Great White Shark
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Sing song, using puppet.
Lyrics:Mary had a great white shark
a great white shark
a great white shark
Mary had a great white shark
whose teeth were very sharpHe followed her to the pool one day
pool one day
pool one day
He followed her to the pool one day
which was against the rulesIt made the children run away
run away
run away
It made the children run away
to see a shark in the pool - Lullaby: Make You Feel My Love by Adele
Make You Feel My Love by Adele
Activity Instructions:
Allow children to rock gently in parents laps while sitting, or standing and swaying, or allow to a quiet instrument, like shakers or cage bells. A calming moment to finish with class.
- Goodbye Song: Goodbye Song
Goodbye Song
CASIO-SA-77:
Pattern 12, Tempo 8
Rhythm Only
With Lyrics, no namesListen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Start rhythm on keyboard. Then sing song, putting each child’s name in the song. Adjust the ending based on the number of children you have – feel free to repeat or not, and add goodbyes to mommies, daddies, instruments, etc, if needed to finish the musical phrasing, depending upon the size of your class.
Lyrics:Goodbye, Cya later, adios my friends
Our time in Rockin’ Rhythms class has come to an end
au revoir, auf wiedersehen, bon voyage, chiao
Until we meet again my friends, I’ll say goodbye for now|: Goodbye [Name goes here]
Goodbye [Name here]
Goodbye [Name goes here]
Goodbye [Name here]
Goodbye [Name goes here]
Goodbye [Name here]
We’ll rock again next time :|
- Coming In Classical: Brahms – Hungarian Dance #5
Brahms – Hungarian Dance #5
Activity Instructions:
Play music as the children are entering at the start of class, and allow them to explore with an instrument not used in the lesson plan.
- Hello Song: Tot Rock Hello
Tot Rock Hello
CASIO-SA-77:
Pattern 01, Tempo 5
Rhythm Only
With Lyrics, no namesListen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Call children to circle. Start rhythm on Keyboard, and use each child’s name in the song.
Lyrics:I’m gonna rock rock rock with with my Tots
Rock, rock rock with my Tots
Rock, rock rock with my Tots
in Rockin’ Rhythms music classLet’s all rock with [Name Here]
Let’s all rock with [Name Here or “together”]
Let’s all rock with [Name Here or “and have fun”]
in Rockin’ Rhythms music class - Song w/Instrument: Shaking My Bell
Shaking My Bell
Equipment:
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Pass out cage bells. Allow children to explore shaking them high and low, tapping them on the ground, and making them hide. Then sing song several times.
Lyrics:I am shaking my bell and then I stop
I am shaking my bell and then I stop
I am shaking my bell, I am shaking my bell,
I am shaking my bell and then I stopI am tapping on the ground and then I stop
I am tapping on the ground and then I stop
I am tapping on the ground, I am tapping on the ground,
I am tapping on the ground and then I stopI am shaking my bell and then it hides
I am shaking my bell and then it hides
I am shaking my bell, I am shaking my bell,
I am shaking my bell and then it hides - Lapride: On a Horse (Four Seasons Edition)
On a Horse (Four Seasons Edition)
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Have children sit on parents laps! This song has lots of bouncing. Don’t forget to go up and down and side to side in the B section.
Lyrics:On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, through the falling snow
Bouncing Bouncing up and down,
Side to Side and all around
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, through the falling snowOn a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, through the springtime growth
Bouncing Bouncing up and down,
Side to Side and all around
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, through the springtime growthOn a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, through the summer heat
Bouncing Bouncing up and down,
Side to Side and all around
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, through the summer heatOn a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, through the falling leaves
Bouncing Bouncing up and down,
Side to Side and all around
On a horse, on a horse, on a horse we go
On a horse, through the falling leaves - Color or Shape Song: Transportation Shapes
Transportation Shapes
Listen to the SongPrintables (.pdf)
Activity Instructions:
Review the shapes with children. Then have them run to the items on the wall as you sing about them.
Lyrics:(Hot Cross Buns)
Find the bus, Find the bus
Where’s it hanging, find it for me
Find the bus, Find the busBus, Train, Plane, Car, Motorcycle
- Song w/Instrument: Note Length Song
Note Length Song
Equipment:
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Tap the rhythm on individual drums or gathering drum, depending upon class size. Use keyboard rhythm to establish steady tempo as you tap and sing the rhythm.
Lyrics:Whole Note
Half Note Half Note
Quar-ter Quar-ter Quar-ter Quar-ter
Eighth note Eighth note Eighth note Eighth note Eighth note Eighth note Eighth note Eighth note
Quar-ter Quar-ter Quar-ter Quar-ter
Half Note Half Note
Whole Note - Body Awareness: Everybody Dance with Me
Everybody Dance with Me
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Practice running, spinning, and stomping. Then turn on the music and follow the directions in the song.
Lyrics:CHORUS
Everybody, Everybody, Everybody dance with me
Everybody, Everybody, Everbody dance with meVERSE1
We’re gonna run and run and run and run and stop (x4)CHORUS
VERSE 2
We’re gonna spin and spin and spin and spin and stop (x4)CHORUS
VERSE3
We’re gonna stomp and stomp and stomp and stomp and stop (x4)CHORUS
BRIDGE (x2)
Show me your moves, Show me your moves
Show me your moves, get in the groove
Show me your moves, show me your moves
get in the groove, everybody dance nowCHORUS x2
- Solfege Song: Noble Duke
Noble Duke
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Pass out echo microphones. Have children explore speaking in the top of them. Then ask for some of the classes favorite songs and sing them.
Have the children echo solfege syllables, Do-Sol ascending and descending one syllable at a time.
Teach the song by singing the syllables a little bit at a time and have children echo back. Then sing the song with regular lyrics.
Lyrics:Sol Do Do Do Do Do
Re Mi Mi Mi Mi Mi
Mi Sol Sol Sol Sol Sol Mi Do
Re Mi Mi Re Re DoThe Noble Duke of York
He had ten thousand mem
He marched them up to the top of the hill
And he marched them down againAnd when you’re up you’re up
And when you’re down you’re down
And when you’re only halfway up
You’re neither up or downHe marched them to the left
He marched them to the right
He marched them up to the top of the hill
and he marched them out of sight. - Song w/Ball: Stabby Lead Ball Song
Stabby Lead Ball Song
Equipment:
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Pass out balls. Have children practice tapping, rolling, and bouncing on the ball. Then start song and follow along with the lyrics.
Lyrics:I am tapping, tapping on the ball, on the ball, on the ball
I am tapping, tapping on the ball, tapping on the ball
We are tapping to the beat, come along and tap with me
I am tapping, tapping on the ball, tapping on the ballI am rolling, rolling to a friend, to a friend, to a friend
I am rolling, rolling to a friend, rolling to a friend
We are rolling to the beat, come along and roll with me
I am rolling, rolling to a friend, rolling to a friendI am bouncing, bouncing on the ball, on the ball, on the ball,
I am bouncing, bouncing on the ball, bouncing on the ball
We are rolling to the beat, come along and roll with me
I am bouncing, bouncing on the ball, bouncing on the ball - World Music Dance: Syria – Ajmal Gharam Zein Al-Jundi
Syria – Ajmal Gharam Zein Al-Jundi
Equipment:
Activity Instructions:
Ajmal Gharam is a Syrian song by Zein Al-Jundi from the Putumayo Arabic CD. Grab some scarves and dance to the song! Try to use the same dance moves the same time you do each of the different parts of the song.
- Musical Exploration: Musical Exploration
Musical Exploration
Activity Instructions:
Dump a variety bucket of instruments out for children to play and try different instruments. Teacher’s choice on background music, make sure that the song lyrics are clean and the topic is child-appropriate. You may want to find out some of your participants favorite popular songs and include them here!
- Musical Game: Rests
Rests
Listen to the SongPrintables (.pdf)
Activity Instructions:
Review the shapes of the different types of rests with the students. Then have them go touch the rests on the wall as you sing about them.
Lyrics:The Whole rest hangs from the line like a monkey,
from the line like a monkey,
from the line like a monkey,
The Whole rest hangs from the line like a monkey,
the rest hangs from the lineThe Half rest looks like a fancy top hat,
a fancy top hat,
a fancy top hat,
The Half rest looks like a fancy top hat,
sitting on the lineThe Quarter rest looks like a squiggly line,
a squiggly line,
a squiggly line,
The Quarter rest looks like a squiggly line,
a tall sqiggly lineThe Eighth rest looks like a seven with a dot,
a seven with a dot,
a seven with a dot,
The Eighth rest looks like a seven with a dot,
looks like a seven with a dot - Puppet: Mary had a Great White Shark
Mary had a Great White Shark
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Sing song, using puppet.
Lyrics:Mary had a great white shark
a great white shark
a great white shark
Mary had a great white shark
whose teeth were very sharpHe followed her to the pool one day
pool one day
pool one day
He followed her to the pool one day
which was against the rulesIt made the children run away
run away
run away
It made the children run away
to see a shark in the pool - Goodbye Song: Goodbye Song
Goodbye Song
CASIO-SA-77:
Pattern 12, Tempo 8
Rhythm Only
With Lyrics, no namesListen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Start rhythm on keyboard. Then sing song, putting each child’s name in the song. Adjust the ending based on the number of children you have – feel free to repeat or not, and add goodbyes to mommies, daddies, instruments, etc, if needed to finish the musical phrasing, depending upon the size of your class.
Lyrics:Goodbye, Cya later, adios my friends
Our time in Rockin’ Rhythms class has come to an end
au revoir, auf wiedersehen, bon voyage, chiao
Until we meet again my friends, I’ll say goodbye for now|: Goodbye [Name goes here]
Goodbye [Name here]
Goodbye [Name goes here]
Goodbye [Name here]
Goodbye [Name goes here]
Goodbye [Name here]
We’ll rock again next time :|
- Coming In Classical: Brahms – Hungarian Dance #5
Brahms – Hungarian Dance #5
Activity Instructions:
Play music as the children are entering at the start of class, and allow them to explore with an instrument not used in the lesson plan.
- Hello Song: Kid Rock Hello Song
Kid Rock Hello Song
CASIO-SA-77:
Pattern 01, Tempo 5
Rhythm Only
With Lyrics, no namesListen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Call children to circle. Start rhythm on Keyboard, and use each child’s name in the song.
Lyrics:I’m gonna rock rock rock with with my big kids
Rock, rock rock with my big kids
Rock, rock rock with my big kids
in Rockin’ Rhythms music classLet’s all rock with [Name Here]
Let’s all rock with [Name Here or “together”]
Let’s all rock with [Name Here or “and have fun”]
in Rockin’ Rhythms music class - Song w/Instrument: Shaking My Bell
Shaking My Bell
Equipment:
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Pass out cage bells. Allow children to explore shaking them high and low, tapping them on the ground, and making them hide. Then sing song several times.
Lyrics:I am shaking my bell and then I stop
I am shaking my bell and then I stop
I am shaking my bell, I am shaking my bell,
I am shaking my bell and then I stopI am tapping on the ground and then I stop
I am tapping on the ground and then I stop
I am tapping on the ground, I am tapping on the ground,
I am tapping on the ground and then I stopI am shaking my bell and then it hides
I am shaking my bell and then it hides
I am shaking my bell, I am shaking my bell,
I am shaking my bell and then it hides - Body Awareness: Everybody Dance with Me
Everybody Dance with Me
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Practice running, spinning, and stomping. Then turn on the music and follow the directions in the song.
Lyrics:CHORUS
Everybody, Everybody, Everybody dance with me
Everybody, Everybody, Everbody dance with meVERSE1
We’re gonna run and run and run and run and stop (x4)CHORUS
VERSE 2
We’re gonna spin and spin and spin and spin and stop (x4)CHORUS
VERSE3
We’re gonna stomp and stomp and stomp and stomp and stop (x4)CHORUS
BRIDGE (x2)
Show me your moves, Show me your moves
Show me your moves, get in the groove
Show me your moves, show me your moves
get in the groove, everybody dance nowCHORUS x2
- Alphabet Song: Letter Y – Yes, Yes
Letter Y – Yes, Yes
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Have children find the letter “Y” on an alphabet chart, or show children a picture of the letter Y.
Lyrics:
Talk about the words that start with the letter Y in the song. Then sing the silly letter Y song, having children tap to the beat while you sing.Yes, Yes, said the Yawning Boy
The Yo Yo string is Yellow Yarn
Yes, Yes, said the Yawning Boy
Yelling to You ‘bout the Yucky Yogurt - Solfege Song: Noble Duke
Noble Duke
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Pass out echo microphones. Have children explore speaking in the top of them. Then ask for some of the classes favorite songs and sing them.
Have the children echo solfege syllables, Do-Sol ascending and descending one syllable at a time.
Teach the song by singing the syllables a little bit at a time and have children echo back. Then sing the song with regular lyrics.
Lyrics:Sol Do Do Do Do Do
Re Mi Mi Mi Mi Mi
Mi Sol Sol Sol Sol Sol Mi Do
Re Mi Mi Re Re DoThe Noble Duke of York
He had ten thousand mem
He marched them up to the top of the hill
And he marched them down againAnd when you’re up you’re up
And when you’re down you’re down
And when you’re only halfway up
You’re neither up or downHe marched them to the left
He marched them to the right
He marched them up to the top of the hill
and he marched them out of sight. - Song w/Pitched Instrument: Itsy Bitsy Spider Handbells
Itsy Bitsy Spider Handbells
Equipment:
Activity Instructions:
Pass out Handbells. Allow children to explore shaking them. Then ask them to only shake when you cue them by pointing or calling out the color of the handbell. Practice muting on the ground when they are not playing. Have children play song several times through. Switch colors and repeat, if desired, depending upon time.
Lyrics:CCCC D EEE DCDEC
EEFGG FEFGE
CCD EE DCDEC
CCCC D EEE DCDEC - Composing Activity: Action with my Person
Action with my Person
Listen to the SongPrintables (.pdf)
Activity Instructions:
Today we’re writing song lyrics! On the provided printable, have students write down an action, a person, and a place, or you can write down for them. Then collect the sheets and sing through their songs!
Lyrics:I am [ACTION] with my [PERSON]
with my [PERSON]
with my [PERSON]
I am [ACTION] with my [PERSON]
at [PLACE](to the tune of London Bridge)
- Song w/Ball: Stabby Lead Ball Song
Stabby Lead Ball Song
Equipment:
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Pass out balls. Have children practice tapping, rolling, and bouncing on the ball. Then start song and follow along with the lyrics.
Lyrics:I am tapping, tapping on the ball, on the ball, on the ball
I am tapping, tapping on the ball, tapping on the ball
We are tapping to the beat, come along and tap with me
I am tapping, tapping on the ball, tapping on the ballI am rolling, rolling to a friend, to a friend, to a friend
I am rolling, rolling to a friend, rolling to a friend
We are rolling to the beat, come along and roll with me
I am rolling, rolling to a friend, rolling to a friendI am bouncing, bouncing on the ball, on the ball, on the ball,
I am bouncing, bouncing on the ball, bouncing on the ball
We are rolling to the beat, come along and roll with me
I am bouncing, bouncing on the ball, bouncing on the ball - World Music Dance: Syria – Ajmal Gharam Zein Al-Jundi
Syria – Ajmal Gharam Zein Al-Jundi
Equipment:
Activity Instructions:
Ajmal Gharam is a Syrian song by Zein Al-Jundi from the Putumayo Arabic CD. Grab some scarves and dance to the song! Try to use the same dance moves the same time you do each of the different parts of the song.
- Musical Exploration: Musical Exploration
Musical Exploration
Activity Instructions:
Dump a variety bucket of instruments out for children to play and try different instruments. Teacher’s choice on background music, make sure that the song lyrics are clean and the topic is child-appropriate. You may want to find out some of your participants favorite popular songs and include them here!
- Musical Game: Rests
Rests
Listen to the SongPrintables (.pdf)
Activity Instructions:
Review the shapes of the different types of rests with the students. Then have them go touch the rests on the wall as you sing about them.
Lyrics:The Whole rest hangs from the line like a monkey,
from the line like a monkey,
from the line like a monkey,
The Whole rest hangs from the line like a monkey,
the rest hangs from the lineThe Half rest looks like a fancy top hat,
a fancy top hat,
a fancy top hat,
The Half rest looks like a fancy top hat,
sitting on the lineThe Quarter rest looks like a squiggly line,
a squiggly line,
a squiggly line,
The Quarter rest looks like a squiggly line,
a tall sqiggly lineThe Eighth rest looks like a seven with a dot,
a seven with a dot,
a seven with a dot,
The Eighth rest looks like a seven with a dot,
looks like a seven with a dot - Puppet: Mary had a Great White Shark
Mary had a Great White Shark
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Sing song, using puppet.
Lyrics:Mary had a great white shark
a great white shark
a great white shark
Mary had a great white shark
whose teeth were very sharpHe followed her to the pool one day
pool one day
pool one day
He followed her to the pool one day
which was against the rulesIt made the children run away
run away
run away
It made the children run away
to see a shark in the pool - Goodbye Song: Goodbye Song
Goodbye Song
CASIO-SA-77:
Pattern 12, Tempo 8
Rhythm Only
With Lyrics, no namesListen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Start rhythm on keyboard. Then sing song, putting each child’s name in the song. Adjust the ending based on the number of children you have – feel free to repeat or not, and add goodbyes to mommies, daddies, instruments, etc, if needed to finish the musical phrasing, depending upon the size of your class.
Lyrics:Goodbye, Cya later, adios my friends
Our time in Rockin’ Rhythms class has come to an end
au revoir, auf wiedersehen, bon voyage, chiao
Until we meet again my friends, I’ll say goodbye for now|: Goodbye [Name goes here]
Goodbye [Name here]
Goodbye [Name goes here]
Goodbye [Name here]
Goodbye [Name goes here]
Goodbye [Name here]
We’ll rock again next time :|
- Coming In Classical: Brahms – Hungarian Dance #5
Brahms – Hungarian Dance #5
Activity Instructions:
Play music as the children are entering at the start of class, and allow them to explore with an instrument not used in the lesson plan.
- Hello Song: Family Rock Hello Song
Family Rock Hello Song
CASIO-SA-77:
Pattern 01, Tempo 5
Rhythm Only
With Lyrics, no namesListen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Call children to circle. Start rhythm on Keyboard, and use each child’s name in the song.
Lyrics:I’m gonna rock rock rock with with my families
Rock, rock rock with my families
Rock, rock rock with my families
in Rockin’ Rhythms music classLet’s all rock with [Name Here]
Let’s all rock with [Name Here or “together”]
Let’s all rock with [Name Here or “and have fun”]
in Rockin’ Rhythms music class - Song w/Instrument: Shaking My Bell
Shaking My Bell
Equipment:
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Pass out cage bells. Allow children to explore shaking them high and low, tapping them on the ground, and making them hide. Then sing song several times.
Lyrics:I am shaking my bell and then I stop
I am shaking my bell and then I stop
I am shaking my bell, I am shaking my bell,
I am shaking my bell and then I stopI am tapping on the ground and then I stop
I am tapping on the ground and then I stop
I am tapping on the ground, I am tapping on the ground,
I am tapping on the ground and then I stopI am shaking my bell and then it hides
I am shaking my bell and then it hides
I am shaking my bell, I am shaking my bell,
I am shaking my bell and then it hides - Peek-a-boo: Where could my baby be?
Where could my baby be?
Equipment:
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Explore, playing peek-a-boo with your hands. Then begin singing song as you play. Sing several times. You may also substitute the child’s name for “baby.”
Lyrics:Where o Where o Where could my baby be?
Baby be? Baby be?
Where o Where o Where could my baby be?
Hiding behind his hands – boo! - Color or Shape Song: Transportation Shapes
Transportation Shapes
Listen to the SongPrintables (.pdf)
Activity Instructions:
Review the shapes with children. Then have them run to the items on the wall as you sing about them.
Lyrics:(Hot Cross Buns)
Find the bus, Find the bus
Where’s it hanging, find it for me
Find the bus, Find the busBus, Train, Plane, Car, Motorcycle
- Body Awareness: Everybody Dance with Me
Everybody Dance with Me
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Practice running, spinning, and stomping. Then turn on the music and follow the directions in the song.
Lyrics:CHORUS
Everybody, Everybody, Everybody dance with me
Everybody, Everybody, Everbody dance with meVERSE1
We’re gonna run and run and run and run and stop (x4)CHORUS
VERSE 2
We’re gonna spin and spin and spin and spin and stop (x4)CHORUS
VERSE3
We’re gonna stomp and stomp and stomp and stomp and stop (x4)CHORUS
BRIDGE (x2)
Show me your moves, Show me your moves
Show me your moves, get in the groove
Show me your moves, show me your moves
get in the groove, everybody dance nowCHORUS x2
- Song w/Pitched Instrument: Itsy Bitsy Spider Handbells
Itsy Bitsy Spider Handbells
Equipment:
Activity Instructions:
Pass out Handbells. Allow children to explore shaking them. Then ask them to only shake when you cue them by pointing or calling out the color of the handbell. Practice muting on the ground when they are not playing. Have children play song several times through. Switch colors and repeat, if desired, depending upon time.
Lyrics:CCCC D EEE DCDEC
EEFGG FEFGE
CCD EE DCDEC
CCCC D EEE DCDEC - Solfege Song: Noble Duke
Noble Duke
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Pass out echo microphones. Have children explore speaking in the top of them. Then ask for some of the classes favorite songs and sing them.
Have the children echo solfege syllables, Do-Sol ascending and descending one syllable at a time.
Teach the song by singing the syllables a little bit at a time and have children echo back. Then sing the song with regular lyrics.
Lyrics:Sol Do Do Do Do Do
Re Mi Mi Mi Mi Mi
Mi Sol Sol Sol Sol Sol Mi Do
Re Mi Mi Re Re DoThe Noble Duke of York
He had ten thousand mem
He marched them up to the top of the hill
And he marched them down againAnd when you’re up you’re up
And when you’re down you’re down
And when you’re only halfway up
You’re neither up or downHe marched them to the left
He marched them to the right
He marched them up to the top of the hill
and he marched them out of sight. - Song w/Ball: Stabby Lead Ball Song
Stabby Lead Ball Song
Equipment:
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Pass out balls. Have children practice tapping, rolling, and bouncing on the ball. Then start song and follow along with the lyrics.
Lyrics:I am tapping, tapping on the ball, on the ball, on the ball
I am tapping, tapping on the ball, tapping on the ball
We are tapping to the beat, come along and tap with me
I am tapping, tapping on the ball, tapping on the ballI am rolling, rolling to a friend, to a friend, to a friend
I am rolling, rolling to a friend, rolling to a friend
We are rolling to the beat, come along and roll with me
I am rolling, rolling to a friend, rolling to a friendI am bouncing, bouncing on the ball, on the ball, on the ball,
I am bouncing, bouncing on the ball, bouncing on the ball
We are rolling to the beat, come along and roll with me
I am bouncing, bouncing on the ball, bouncing on the ball - World Music Dance: Syria – Ajmal Gharam Zein Al-Jundi
Syria – Ajmal Gharam Zein Al-Jundi
Equipment:
Activity Instructions:
Ajmal Gharam is a Syrian song by Zein Al-Jundi from the Putumayo Arabic CD. Grab some scarves and dance to the song! Try to use the same dance moves the same time you do each of the different parts of the song.
- Musical Exploration: Musical Exploration
Musical Exploration
Activity Instructions:
Dump a variety bucket of instruments out for children to play and try different instruments. Teacher’s choice on background music, make sure that the song lyrics are clean and the topic is child-appropriate. You may want to find out some of your participants favorite popular songs and include them here!
- Musical Composition Activity: Action with my Person
Action with my Person
Listen to the SongPrintables (.pdf)
Activity Instructions:
Today we’re writing song lyrics! On the provided printable, have students write down an action, a person, and a place, or you can write down for them. Then collect the sheets and sing through their songs!
Lyrics:I am [ACTION] with my [PERSON]
with my [PERSON]
with my [PERSON]
I am [ACTION] with my [PERSON]
at [PLACE](to the tune of London Bridge)
- Musical Game: Rests
Rests
Listen to the SongPrintables (.pdf)
Activity Instructions:
Review the shapes of the different types of rests with the students. Then have them go touch the rests on the wall as you sing about them.
Lyrics:The Whole rest hangs from the line like a monkey,
from the line like a monkey,
from the line like a monkey,
The Whole rest hangs from the line like a monkey,
the rest hangs from the lineThe Half rest looks like a fancy top hat,
a fancy top hat,
a fancy top hat,
The Half rest looks like a fancy top hat,
sitting on the lineThe Quarter rest looks like a squiggly line,
a squiggly line,
a squiggly line,
The Quarter rest looks like a squiggly line,
a tall sqiggly lineThe Eighth rest looks like a seven with a dot,
a seven with a dot,
a seven with a dot,
The Eighth rest looks like a seven with a dot,
looks like a seven with a dot - Puppet: Mary had a Great White Shark
Mary had a Great White Shark
Listen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Sing song, using puppet.
Lyrics:Mary had a great white shark
a great white shark
a great white shark
Mary had a great white shark
whose teeth were very sharpHe followed her to the pool one day
pool one day
pool one day
He followed her to the pool one day
which was against the rulesIt made the children run away
run away
run away
It made the children run away
to see a shark in the pool - Goodbye Song: Goodbye Song
Goodbye Song
CASIO-SA-77:
Pattern 12, Tempo 8
Rhythm Only
With Lyrics, no namesListen to the SongActivity Instructions:
Start rhythm on keyboard. Then sing song, putting each child’s name in the song. Adjust the ending based on the number of children you have – feel free to repeat or not, and add goodbyes to mommies, daddies, instruments, etc, if needed to finish the musical phrasing, depending upon the size of your class.
Lyrics:Goodbye, Cya later, adios my friends
Our time in Rockin’ Rhythms class has come to an end
au revoir, auf wiedersehen, bon voyage, chiao
Until we meet again my friends, I’ll say goodbye for now|: Goodbye [Name goes here]
Goodbye [Name here]
Goodbye [Name goes here]
Goodbye [Name here]
Goodbye [Name goes here]
Goodbye [Name here]
We’ll rock again next time :|