Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to recognize different musical instruments and their sounds.
Materials and Prep
- Computer or tablet with internet access
- Headphones or speakers
No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.
Activities
-
Listen and Identify:
Go to the following website: Classics for Kids - Instrument Sound Matching Game
Listen to the sound of each instrument and try to match it with the correct picture. Repeat until you can identify all the instruments correctly.
-
Instrument Sorting:
Gather a few small objects or pictures representing different musical instruments (e.g., toy guitar, toy piano, toy drums, etc.).
Place the objects or pictures in a bag or box.
Take turns picking an object or picture from the bag and sorting it into two groups: "String Instruments" and "Percussion Instruments". Discuss why each instrument belongs to a specific group.
First Grade Talking Points
- "Music is created using different instruments. Can you name some musical instruments you know?"
- "Instruments can be grouped based on how they produce sound. Some instruments have strings, like guitars and violins. Can you think of any other instruments with strings?"
- "Other instruments make sound when they are hit or shaken. These are called percussion instruments. Can you name some percussion instruments?"
- "Listening to the sound of an instrument can help us identify it. Let's play a game to match the sounds with the correct instruments!"
- "Sorting instruments into groups can help us understand their similarities and differences. Let's sort some instruments based on how they produce sound!"