Objective
By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to have fun exploring music through activities related to sharks.
Materials and Prep
- Shark stuffed animal or toy
- Space to move around
- Imagination and enthusiasm!
No prior music knowledge required, just a love for sharks!
Activities
- Singing Shark Songs: Sing songs about sharks together. Make up silly shark lyrics to familiar tunes.
- Dance like a Shark: Move and dance around the room like a shark swimming in the ocean. Use big arm movements and make shark fin shapes.
- Shark Drumming: Use your hands or a pot as a drum to make drumming sounds like a shark's heartbeat. Encourage the student to drum along with you.
- Shark Sound Effects: Make shark sound effects together using your voices. Roar like a shark or make splashing sounds like a shark swimming.
Talking Points
- Sharks are amazing creatures: "Did you know that sharks are big fish that live in the ocean? They have sharp teeth and fins to help them swim fast!"
- Music can help us imagine sharks: "When we listen to music and make shark sounds, we can pretend to be sharks swimming in the sea. Let's make some shark music together!"
- We can have fun with music and sharks: "Music can be so much fun, especially when we use it to pretend to be sharks. Let's keep exploring music and sharks together!"