Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to understand and appreciate music related to Valentine's Day.
Materials and Prep
- Device with internet access (optional)
- Valentine's Day themed decorations (optional)
- Valentine's Day themed coloring sheets or paper
- Coloring materials (crayons, markers, etc.)
- Speakers or a music player
Activities
Valentine's Day Song: Start by playing a fun Valentine's Day song for the student. Encourage them to listen and dance along to the music. You can find age-appropriate Valentine's Day songs on platforms like YouTube or Spotify.
Valentine's Day Rhythm: Teach the student a simple rhythm pattern using claps or body movements. For example, you can create a pattern like "clap, clap, stomp, clap." Practice the rhythm together and encourage the student to come up with their own variations.
Valentine's Day Sing-along: Sing a familiar nursery rhyme or children's song with a Valentine's Day twist. For example, you can change the lyrics of "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" to "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Heart." Sing the song together and encourage the student to participate.
Valentine's Day Musical Craft: Provide the student with Valentine's Day themed coloring sheets or plain paper. Ask them to draw or color pictures related to the songs they listened to or the rhythms they practiced. Display their artwork proudly!
Talking Points
- "Valentine's Day is a special day when we show love and appreciation to our family and friends."
- "Music is a wonderful way to express our feelings and make us happy."
- "We can listen to songs that have words about love or friendship, or that make us feel happy."
- "Rhythm is like a special beat that makes music sound fun. We can clap or stomp to make our own rhythm."
- "When we sing songs, it makes us feel good and we can sing about things we like, like hearts or stars."
- "Drawing or coloring pictures related to the songs we listened to can help us remember the fun we had."