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Brief Description
Build something new from a favorite children's
song!
Objectives
Students will
- select a familiar children's tune.
- design a related original set of lyrics
or a play, dance, storybook, or puppet show.
- share projects with other students.
Keywords
Music, songs, motions, writing, dance. movement
Materials Needed
- lyrics, and preferably audio clips, of
children's tunes (available online)
- paper and pencils
- assorted craft supplies as needed
Lesson Plan
Children's songs are a large part of every early
learner's daily routine, but once students master those familiar
tunes, they are often filed and forgotten. With this lesson,
bring back the beauty of these timeless tunes by making them
the center of student projects.
As you begin, discuss the first songs that
students recall learning as youngsters. Ask the students to
share what makes those songs memorable and fun. Make a list
of their favorite children's songs.
Arrange students into small groups, if desired,
and allow them to choose one children's song as the focus
for a project. Describe the project options that you choose
to use. Some project suggestions, depending on grade level
and ability, include the following:
- Create a new set of lyrics and original
movements for the song.
- Write a skit or play based on the song
and perform it (with or without costumes).
- Adapt the song to a faster and more current
beat, record this new version, and design an original dance
to accompany it. (Students may teach the song and dance
to class.)
- Make a large storybook that illustrates
the verses of the song with illustrations.
- Write and perform a puppet show that
conveys the song's lines and meaning.
If Internet access is readily available,
refer students to Sing-Along
Songs from the National Institute of Environmental Health
Sciences and KIDiddles
for music and lyrics. You may also provide recordings and
lyrics gathered from the school library. As students complete
their work, provide an opportunity for them to share their
projects with the entire class.
Assessment
Collect student work and have students submit
a summary that identifies the contributions of each group
member. Student projects should reflect and enhance their
selected songs. All group members should participate in sharing
the project with the class.
Lesson Plan Source
Education World
Submitted By
Cara Bafile
National Standards
FINE ARTS: Dance
GRADES K - 4
NA-D.K-4.1
Identifying and Demonstrating Movement Elements and Skills
in Performing Dance
NA-D.K-4.2
Understanding Choreographic Principles, Processes, and Structures
NA-D.K-4.3
Understanding Dance as a Way to Create and Communicate Meaning
NA-D.K-4.4
Applying and Demonstrating Critical and Creative Thinking
Skills in Dance
NA-D.K-4.7
Making Connections Between Dance and Other Disciplines
GRADES 5 - 8
NA-D.5-8.1 Identifying
and Demonstrating Movement Elements and Skills in Performing
Dance
NA-D.5-8.2 Understanding
Choreographic Principles, Processes, and Structures
NA-D.5-8.3 Understanding
Dance as a Way to Create and Communicate Meaning
NA-D.5-8.4 Applying
and Demonstrating Critical and Creative Thinking Skills in
Dance
NA-D.5-8.7 Making
Connections Between Dance and Other Disciplines
FINE ARTS: Music
GRADES K - 4
NA-M.K-4.1
Singing, Alone and With Others, a Varied Repertoire of Music
NA-M.K-4.6
Listening to, Analyzing, and Describing Music
NA-M.K-4.8
Understanding Relationships Between Music, Other Arts, and
Disciplines Outside the Arts
GRADES 5 - 8
NA-M.5-8.1
Singing, Alone and With Others, a Varied Repertoire of Music
NA-M.5-8.6
Listening to, Analyzing, and Describing Music
NA-M.5-8.7
Evaluating Music and Music Performances
NA-M.5-8.8
Understanding Relationships Between Music, Other Arts, and
Disciplines Outside the Arts
FINE ARTS: Theatre
GRADES K - 4
NA-T.K-4.1
Script Writing by Planning and Recording Improvisations Based
on Personal Experience and Heritage, Imagination, Literature,
and History
NA-T.K-4.2
Acting By Assuming Roles and Interacting In Improvisations
NA-T.K-4.3
Designing by Visualizing and Arranging Environments for Classroom
Dramatizations
NA-T.K-4.4
Directing By Planning Classroom Dramatizations
GRADES 5 - 8
NA-T.5-8.1
Script Writing by Planning and Recording Improvisations Based
on Personal Experience and Heritage, Imagination, Literature,
and History
NA-T.5-8.2
Acting By Assuming Roles and Interacting In Improvisations
NA-T.5-8.3
Designing by Visualizing and Arranging Environments for Classroom
Dramatizations
NA-T.5-8.4
Directing By Planning Classroom Dramatizations
FINE ARTS: Visual Arts
GRADES K - 4
NA-VA.K-4.1
Understanding and Applying Media, Techniques, and Processes
NA-VA.K-4.2
Using Knowledge of Structures and Functions
NA-VA.K-4.3
Choosing and Evaluating A Range of Subject Matter, Symbols,
and Ideas
NA-VA.K-4.6
Making Connections Between Visual Arts and Other Disciplines
GRADES 5 - 8
NA-VA.5-8.1
Understanding and Applying Media, Techniques, and Processes
NA-VA.5-8.2
Using Knowledge of Structures and Functions
NA-VA.5-8.3
Choosing and Evaluating A Range of Subject Matter, Symbols,
and Ideas
NA-VA.5-8.6
Making Connections Between Visual Arts and Other Disciplines
LANGUAGE ARTS: English
GRADES K - 12
NL-ENG.K-12.2
Reading for Understanding
NL-ENG.K-12.4
Communication Skills
NL-ENG.K-12.6
Applying Knowledge
NL-ENG.K-12.12
Applying Language Skills
PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND HEALTH: Physical
Education
GRADES K - 12
NPH.K-12.1
Movement Forms
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Originally published 06/06/2003
Links last updated 02/14/2008
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