Songs Civic Education Kindergarten (Age 5) First Term Lesson Notes Week 4
Lesson Plan for Kindergarten Civic Education
Subject: Civic Education
Class: Kindergarten (Age 5)
Term: First Term
Week: 4
Topic: Songs
Duration: 40 minutes
Learning Objectives:
By the end of the lesson, pupils should be able to:
- Acknowledge the meaning of songs.
- Organize singing activities.
- Compose/memorize a short song.
Learning Activities:
- Pupils as a class sing as many songs as they know (e.g., “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes,” “Baa Baa Black Sheep,” “Five Little Ducks”).
- Pupils identify the meaning of songs with the teacher’s guidance.
- A volunteer pupil composes a song (interesting or not), while the teacher encourages him/her.
Embedded Core Skills:
- Communication and Collaboration
- Creativity and Innovation
- Citizenship
Learning Resources:
- Audio-visual resources
- Radio
- Musical instruments
- Picture books
Web Resource:
Lesson Plan Presentation
Set Induction:
- Start with a well-known song to engage the pupils (e.g., “If You’re Happy and You Know It”).
Entry Behaviour:
- Pupils know about singing simple songs and rhymes.
Building Background/Connection to Prior Knowledge:
- Pupils sing songs with friends, family, and in school.
Instructional Materials:
- Radio for playing songs
- Simple musical instruments (e.g., tambourine, maracas)
- Picture books with lyrics of popular children’s songs
- Video clips from YouTube
Content:
- Meaning of Songs:
- Songs are short pieces of music with words.
- Examples: Nursery rhymes and simple tunes we sing together.
- Singing Activities:
- Singing helps us express feelings and have fun.
- We can sing alone or in a group.
- Composing and Memorizing Songs:
- Creating a new song means thinking of a melody and words.
- Memorizing a song means learning the words and tune by heart.
Learning Activities:
- Class Singing:
- Pupils sing familiar songs together, like “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes,” “Baa Baa Black Sheep,” and “Five Little Ducks.”
- Identifying the Meaning of Songs:
- Teacher explains that songs are musical pieces with lyrics.
- Pupils discuss what they like about their favorite songs.
- Song Composition:
- A volunteer pupil tries to compose a simple song.
- The teacher encourages creativity and participation.
Presentation Steps:
Step 1: Revision of Previous Topic
- The teacher revises the previous topic which was “Sharing”.
Step 2: Introduction of the New Topic
- The teacher introduces the new topic “Songs” using musical instruments and picture books.
Step 3: Pupils’ Contributions
- The teacher allows the pupils to share their thoughts on songs.
- The teacher guides and corrects the pupils as they discuss.
Teacher’s Activities:
- Play songs using the radio.
- Lead the singing activities.
- Encourage a volunteer pupil to compose a song.
- Show a video clip about singing.
Learners’ Activities:
- Participate in singing familiar songs.
- Identify and discuss the meaning of songs.
- Attempt to compose and memorize a short song.
Assessment:
- What is a song?
- Name one song you know.
- Why do we sing songs?
- How do you feel when you sing?
- Can you name a musical instrument?
- What is one thing we need to sing a song?
- Can you sing a part of “Head, Shoulders, Knees, and Toes”?
- What does it mean to compose a song?
- Why is singing fun?
- How do we memorize songs?
Conclusion:
- The teacher goes around to check pupils’ participation.
- The teacher praises and corrects where necessary.
Evaluation Questions:
- What does “song” mean?
- Name one song you like to sing.
- Why do we enjoy singing?
- Name a musical instrument we used today.
- What do we use to sing?
- Can you sing a line from “Baa Baa Black Sheep”?
- How do you feel when you sing with friends?
- What does it mean to memorize a song?
- Can you create a simple song?
- Why do we sing songs in school?
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