Download Adult focus sheet ELG * Musical rhyme

Adult focus sheet
ELG – Musical rhyme
This is an adult led activity targeted towards meeting ELGs in exploring and using
media and materials. As each group completes the activity plot their names in the
table below, when complete a whole class overview will show any key next steps
needed to improve further development.
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ELG
EAD: Exploring using media and materials.
Adult focus sheet-
Musical rhyme
Week beg:
EAD, PSE
Adult:
Learning Intention:
Success Criteria:
*To make music.
* To experiment ways of
changing sound.
*To experiment with
sound.
*To work collaboratively.
Differentiation:
To create music to a song.
In mixed ability groups of
3-4 children.
Activity:
Have a variety of musical instruments for the children to explore. Explain that we
are going to make our own music to a well-known nursery rhyme. Allow the children to
choose their rhyme and then discuss what kind of sounds they will need for their
music e.g. loud or soft sounds, fast or slow sounds. What sounds might we need hear
with this rhyme e.g. twinkling for the stars? Bang for the humpty dumpty’s fall? Let
the children work collaboratively to decide which instruments they will use. Now sing
the song with the instruments, remember to pause at important pats where there
may be emphasis on sounds. Remind the children of the beat and rhythm.
KEY NOTES:
Demonstrate how to use instruments correctly and play them to a rhythm or beat.
RESOURCES:
 Variety of musical instruments.
Children
( * achieved
/ support)
Evaluation:
Next step:
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