Objective
By the end of this lesson, the 1-year-old student will be able to recognize and differentiate between different sounds in a fun and engaging way.
Materials and Prep
- Various musical instruments (e.g., shakers, bells, drums)
- Space to move and dance
- No prior knowledge needed
Activities
- Musical Instrument Exploration: Show the student different musical instruments and let them explore the sounds each one makes.
- Dance Party: Play upbeat music and encourage the student to move and dance to the rhythm.
- Singing Time: Sing simple songs with the student and incorporate hand movements or clapping.
Talking Points
- When playing an instrument: "Listen to the sound the drum makes! Boom boom!"
- During the dance party: "Let's move our bodies to the music! Jump, jump!"
- While singing: "Sing along with me! Twinkle, twinkle little star!"