Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create music inspired by the outdoors using your voice and body as instruments.

Materials and Prep

• No materials needed, just your imagination!
• Find a comfortable space outdoors where you can move freely.

Activities

• Nature Sounds Symphony: Close your eyes and listen to the sounds of nature around you. Mimic these sounds using your voice. Can you sound like a chirping bird or rustling leaves?
• Dance Like the Wind: Feel the wind on your face and move your body in response to its gentle or strong touch. Dance freely to the rhythm of the wind.
• Raindrop Rhythms: Imagine raindrops falling on different surfaces - a roof, a leaf, the ground. Create rhythmic patterns by tapping your hands on your body or any nearby objects.

Talking Points

• “Nature is like a big music concert happening all around us. Can you hear the different instruments playing?”
• “When you close your eyes and listen, what sounds do you hear in the outdoors? Let's try to make those sounds with our voices.”
• “Just like dancers follow the music, we can follow the wind's movements with our own special dance moves. How does the wind make you feel?”
• “Raindrops have their own special rhythm when they fall. Can you tap out the beat of the raindrops on your body?”