Page 2 - Term one baby music song book for ELCs and parents

Hello parents and staff,
This document consists of three parts:
1. Key to musical and educational aims
2. Song/rhymenamesinalphabeticalorderwithlyrics,MP3sforlistening,composernames,
musical aims and educational aims 3. Term One lesson plans for babies
Lucy Sparkles & Friends music classes are based on the tried and tested principles of Hungarian composer and music educator, Zoltan Kodály. We teach children musical concepts through singing games, rhymes, parachute play, dancing and movement exercises, listening and by playing percussion instruments. The classes are taught by professional musicians who bring a live instrument to every class.
Each lesson develops several musical skills including (amongst others) musical memory, sense of rhythm and moving in time with the pulse. In addition, each term has its own musical focus.
Term One: to establish an interest in music and singing, practise turn taking and experience subconscious learning of pulse, tone colour and pitch awareness.
Term Two: to develop an awareness of number names and experience subconscious learning of dynamics, phrasing and form.
Term Three: to practise skills in changing the tempo and being imaginative and to develop a subconscious understanding of rest.
Term Four: to experience subconscious learning of rhythm, continue to develop a sense of pulse and encourage enjoyment through music and singing!
Every time you sing a song or say a rhyme with children you help them to develop multiple areas of learning including ‘Communication and Language’, ‘Personal, Social and Emotional Development’ and ‘Expressive Arts and Design’. In addition, by using the same hello and goodbye songs throughout Term One and the same structure for each lesson we establish a recognisable routine which improves ‘Mathematics’ and ‘Personal, Social and Emotional Development’.
These areas of learning are incorporated into every lesson. The educational aims listed in the lesson plan below are additional to these.
Please note that the aims listed are for classes with 15 or less children. Activities for larger classes need to be adapted and so some of the aims may not be met. Furthermore, your teacher may make small changes to the lesson plans to accommodate your particular group’s needs. The aims listed for each song are expected to be met upon completing a term of Lucy Sparkles & Friends music classes and not in each individual lesson.
Many Sparkles,
Lucy Milan Davis – Company Director
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