Rhythm and Pulse Lesson Plan - Year 1 Lesson 6

In Year 1's sixth lesson on Rhythm and Pulse, the learning objectives are to enhance the children's understanding and experience of pulse and rhythm through engaging rhythm and action games. The key vocabulary for this lesson includes terms such as 'pulse', 'rhythm', 'turns', and 'improvise'. To facilitate the activities, the resources required are four pretend letters and a space suitable for circle games. The lesson is filled with interactive musical games that encourage the children to feel the beat and express rhythm through movement and participation.

The main activities of the lesson involve a variety of songs and games that are played while the children are seated in a circle. 'The Cookie Jar' and 'We Will Copy You' are interactive songs that involve passing a ball and mimicking actions. The rhythm game 'Early in the Morning' features a child acting as a postman, delivering letters on the beat, while the rest of the class claps to the rhythm. Another game, 'Grandma, Grandma', has the children walking and gesturing to the pulse of the music, portraying different characters. If there is additional time, the children are encouraged to revisit their favourite songs from previous lessons. The plenary includes chanting 'I Wiggle My Fingers' with varying volumes and actions, followed by a singing farewell with 'Goodbye Everyone'. This lesson plan aligns with the National Curriculum's goal of using voices expressively through songs, chants, and rhymes, and the 'Teacher Notes' provide further tips and ideas to expand upon this lesson's content.