Meaning, Uses, Importance, and Music Used in Class Teaching Cultural and Creative Arts Primary 2 First Term Lesson Notes Week 9
Class: Primary 2
Subject: Cultural and Creative Arts
Term: First Term
Week: 9
Topic: Meaning, Uses, Importance, and Music Used in Class Teaching
Duration: 30 minutes
Reference Books:
- “Our Creative World” by Lagos State Ministry of Education
Instructional Materials:
- Pictures of musical instruments
- Printed pictures of classroom activities
- Visual aids for different music styles
Entry Behaviour: Students have some knowledge of songs and enjoy singing and dancing.
Behavioural Objectives:
- To help students understand the meaning of music.
- To introduce students to the uses and importance of music.
- To make students aware of music used in class teaching.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Listening skills
- Creative expression
- Appreciation of music
- Communication skills
Learning Materials:
- Visual aids with pictures of different musical instruments
- Images of classroom activities involving music
- Colorful markers and crayons
Content:
- Introduction to the concept and meaning of music.
- Explanation of various uses and importance of music in daily life.
- Discussion of music used in the classroom for learning.
1. Music is like a ____________. 🎵
- Music is a special kind of sound that makes you feel happy, sad, excited, or calm.
2. Music comes from ____________. 🎶
- People make music by singing, playing instruments like the guitar or piano, or even by clapping their hands.
3. Music tells ____________. 📖
- Music is like a story. It can tell you about love, adventures, or how someone is feeling.
4. Music makes you want to ____________. 💃
- When you hear music, it might make you want to dance, sing along, or tap your feet.
5. Music is like a ____________. 🌈
- Different kinds of music can be like different colors. Some are slow and calm (like blue), while others are fast and exciting (like red).
6. Music is everywhere! 🌍
- You can hear music on the radio, in movies, at parties, and even in nature when birds sing.
7. Music makes us feel ____________. 😃😢
- Music can make us feel happy, sad, or even relaxed. It’s like magic for our emotions.
8. Music is a language of ____________. 🗣️
- Music helps people express themselves, just like talking does. It’s a way to share feelings and stories.
So, music is like a magical language that uses sounds to tell stories, make you feel different emotions, and have fun! 🎤🎸🎹🎶😄
1. Nursery Rhymes 🎵👶
- Songs like “Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star” and “Mary Had a Little Lamb” teach us simple words and stories.
2. ABC Song 🎶🔤
- This song helps us learn the alphabet. It goes, “A, B, C, D, E, F, G…”
3. Counting Songs 1-10 🎤🔢
- Songs like “One, Two, Buckle My Shoe” and “Ten in the Bed” teach us numbers and counting.
4. Shapes and Colors Songs 🎨🌈
- Songs like “The Color Song” and “Shapes Song” help us learn about colors and shapes.
5. Good Manners Song 🎤🤝
- This song teaches us how to say “please” and “thank you.” It’s like a polite song!
6. Weather Song 🌦️🎶
- We sing this song to learn about the weather, like sunny, rainy, and cloudy days.
7. Days of the Week Song 🗓️🎤
- This song helps us remember the days of the week. It goes, “Sunday, Monday, Tuesday…”
8. Months of the Year Song 📅🎵
- We sing this song to learn the months of the year, like January, February, and so on.
9. Animal Songs 🦁🎶
- Songs like “Old MacDonald” teach us about different animals and their sounds.
10. Fun Action Songs 🎵🕺 – These songs make us dance, jump, or clap our hands while learning. It’s like a musical game!
These are some of the songs we sing in class to make learning fun and memorable! 🎼📚🎉
1. Express Feelings and Emotions 🎵😊
- Music helps us show how we feel. When we’re happy, we might sing a cheerful song, and when we’re sad, we can listen to a comforting tune.
2. Tell Stories and Share Messages 📖🎶
- Music is like a storyteller. It can share stories about love, friendship, and adventures through songs and melodies.
3. Bring People Together 🤝🎤
- Music makes people sing, dance, and clap together. It’s like a big, happy group hug of sound!
4. Celebrate Special Occasions 🎉🥳
- We use music to celebrate birthdays, holidays, and other special days. Think of birthday songs and festive tunes.
5. Help Us Learn and Remember 📚🎼
- Songs can help us remember things. For example, the ABC song helps us learn our letters, and counting songs help us remember numbers.
6. Make Everyday Activities Fun 🏃♂️🎵
- Music can turn everyday things into fun activities. We can sing while cleaning, dancing while cooking, or even making up a walking song!
7. Express Creativity and Imagination 🌟🎤
- We can create our songs and stories through music, letting our imaginations run wild.
8. Relax and Feel Calm 🧘♂️🎶
- Soft and slow music can help us relax and feel calm, just like a lullaby at bedtime.
9. Connect with Different Cultures 🌍🎼
- Music from around the world helps us learn about different cultures and traditions. It’s like a musical journey!
10. Have Fun and Enjoy Life 🥁🎉 – Most importantly, music is about having fun and enjoying life. It’s like a big, joyful party with music as the guest of honor!
Music is like a magical language that can express feelings, bring joy, and connect people. It’s an important part of our lives! 🌈🎤🥁😄
Instructional Procedure:
- Step 1 – Introduction (5 minutes):
- Begin by discussing what music is and how it makes us feel.
- Show pictures of different musical instruments and ask students if they know any of them.
- Step 2 – Meaning and Uses (10 minutes):
- Explain that music is like a magical language that expresses feelings, tells stories, and helps us remember things.
- Discuss various uses of music, such as celebrating, learning, and expressing creativity.
- Step 3 – Importance and Classroom Music (15 minutes):
- Highlight the importance of music in our daily lives, including connecting with different cultures and having fun.
- Show images of classroom activities involving music, like singing the alphabet or dancing to a beat.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Explain concepts in simple language.
- Use visual aids to make learning engaging and interactive.
- Facilitate class discussions and interactions.
Learners’ Activities:
- Listen and understand the meaning and uses of music.
- Participate in discussions and express their thoughts.
- Use markers and crayons to color pictures related to the topic.
Summary: Summarize the key points about the meaning, uses, importance, and music in class teaching.
Evaluation: Ask questions to assess students’ understanding of the topic and their ability to recognize different musical instruments.
- Music is like a magical language that uses __________ to express feelings and stories. a) pictures b) sounds c) books d) games
- Music helps us share __________ and messages through songs and melodies. a) stories b) jokes c) food d) dances
- One of the uses of music is to bring people together, making everyone sing, dance, and __________. a) cry b) argue c) clap d) hide
- We use music to celebrate special occasions like birthdays and __________. a) holidays b) stories c) secrets d) dreams
- Songs can help us __________ things like the ABCs and numbers. a) forget b) remember c) eat d) build
- Music makes everyday activities fun, like singing while __________. a) sleeping b) cleaning c) shouting d) running
- Music allows us to express our __________ and imagination by creating our songs and stories. a) laughter b) creativity c) sadness d) anger
- Soft and slow music can help us relax and feel __________, like a lullaby at bedtime. a) worried b) happy c) calm d) excited
- Music helps us connect with different __________ and learn about their traditions. a) friends b) animals c) cultures d) toys
- Music is about having fun and enjoying life, like a big joyful __________ with music as the guest of honor. a) party b) class c) book d) mountain
- A different word for “importance” is __________. a) magic b) meaning c) significance d) stories
- One use of music is to express feelings and __________. a) games b) colors c) emotions d) dances
- Music is like a language that helps us __________ and remember things. a) forget b) learn c) read d) eat
- We use music to make everyday activities more __________. a) boring b) sad c) fun d) dark
- Different cultures have their music, and it’s like a musical __________ to learn about them. a) language b) journey c) story d) game
Assignment: Assign students to draw and color a picture of their favorite musical instrument or a classroom music activity.
Class Activity: Conduct a group discussion on their favorite songs and why they like them.
This lesson plan aims to introduce Primary 2 students to the world of music, helping them understand its meaning, uses, and importance while also recognizing its role in the classroom.
