Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to sing and participate in welcome songs for preschool.
Materials and Prep
- No materials are required for this lesson.
- Make sure you have a clear space to move around and sing.
Activities
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Start by warming up your voice with some simple vocal exercises. Practice making different sounds and pitches using your voice.
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Learn a welcome song for preschool. Sing it together and practice the actions that go along with the song. You can make up your own actions too!
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Once you are comfortable with the welcome song, try singing it with different rhythms or melodies. Experiment and have fun with different variations.
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Challenge yourself by creating your own welcome song. Think about what you would like to say to welcome someone and turn it into a song. Don't forget to add actions!
Preschool Grade Talking Points
- "Today we are going to learn about welcome songs for preschool."
- "A welcome song is a special song we sing to greet and welcome people."
- "We can use our voices and actions to sing and participate in welcome songs."
- "Let's warm up our voices by making different sounds and pitches."
- "Now, let's learn a welcome song together. Follow the actions and sing along!"
- "Great job! Now let's try singing the welcome song with different rhythms or melodies."
- "You can also create your own welcome song. Think about what you want to say and turn it into a song with actions."
- "Remember, the most important thing is to have fun and enjoy singing welcome songs!"