Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to read and sing along to Disney songs, improving your language arts and reading skills.
Materials and Prep
- Device or computer with internet access to play Disney songs
- Printed lyrics of Disney songs
- Optional: Musical instruments or props related to Disney songs
Activities
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Warm-up: Start by discussing your favorite Disney songs with your student. Ask them to name a few songs they love and why. Encourage them to share their thoughts and feelings about the songs.
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Introduce the concept of reading lyrics. Show your student the printed lyrics of a Disney song they enjoy. Explain that lyrics are the words to a song and that reading them helps us understand and sing along to the song.
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Choose a Disney song together and play it. Encourage your student to follow along with the lyrics as the song plays. Sing along together and emphasize the words as you read them.
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Repeat the previous step with different Disney songs, allowing your student to choose their favorites. Encourage them to read along with the lyrics and sing along confidently.
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Optional extension activity: If you have musical instruments or props related to Disney songs, incorporate them into the singing session. For example, use a toy microphone or tambourine to enhance the experience and make it more interactive.
Preschool Grade Talking Points
- "Today, we are going to read and sing Disney songs! It will be so much fun!"
- "Lyrics are the words to a song. When we read them, we can understand and sing along to the song."
- "Let's choose a Disney song together. We will play it and read the lyrics at the same time. Can you follow along?"
- "Great job! Now, let's try another Disney song. You can choose your favorite this time."
- "If you have any musical instruments or props related to Disney songs, we can use them to make our singing session even more exciting!"