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Opening Song: “It’s Music Time!”

Lesson Begins: MM introduces the word, song & instrument of the week.

Word: beat – the steady pulse of music
Song: “Dinah”

Instrument: rhythm sticks

Warm-Up:

MM explains the importance of warming up bodies & minds. At the beginning of each

lesson students will participate in a warm up activity to prepare for musical learning.

• Frankie Dance: body tap, squeeze, & brush. Body stretch: Little o, Big X
• The Wiggle: wiggle hands, fingers, arms, shoulders, waist, hips, legs, feet,

head, and relax
• Calm Body: deep breath in through the nose, out through the mouth

*These exercises will energize their body & mind and prepare students for learning

new activities. Refer to the “Frankie Dance” explanation for more information.

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