Objective

The objective of this lesson is for the student to explore and create music using their own body and voice.

Materials and Prep

• No materials are needed for this lesson.
• Ensure a quiet and comfortable space for the student to move and make sounds.

Activities

• Warm-up: Start by stretching and moving the body to prepare for making music.

• Body Percussion: Teach the student different ways to create sounds using their body, such as clapping hands, stomping feet, and patting their thighs.

• Vocal Exploration: Encourage the student to experiment with their voice by making different sounds like humming, whispering, and singing different pitches.

• Imaginary Instrument Play: Have the student pretend to play different instruments using their body movements and vocalizations.

• Create a Sound Story: Guide the student to create a short sound story by combining different body percussion and vocal sounds. They can use their imagination to tell a story through sounds.

• Performance: Let the student perform their sound story for you or other family members.

Kindergarten Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we are going to explore and make our own music!"
• "We can make music using our bodies and voices."
• "Let's warm up our bodies by stretching and moving."
• "Clapping our hands, stomping our feet, and patting our thighs are different ways to make sounds with our bodies."
• "We can also make different sounds with our voices, like humming, whispering, and singing high or low notes."
• "Now, let's pretend to play different instruments using our body movements and vocalizations."
• "Using our imagination, we can create a sound story by combining different body percussion and vocal sounds."
• "Finally, we can perform our sound story for others to enjoy."