Rhythm and Pulse Year 1 Notations - Pease pudding hot

In Year 1 music lessons, children are introduced to rhythm and pulse through engaging songs like "Pease Pudding Hot," which comes with simple notations to follow. The song's structure is straightforward, with the lyrics "Pease pudding hot, pease pudding cold, pease pudding in the pot, nine days old," set to a catchy melody. The notation is presented in a way that is accessible for young learners, with clear indications of when to sing each word. The rhythm is marked by standard musical notes, and rests are integrated within the song, providing opportunities for adding actions to enhance the learning experience.

To make the song interactive and memorable, specific actions are suggested to correspond with the rests in the music. For the first rest, children are encouraged to wipe their brow to indicate 'hot', while the second rest prompts them to hug themselves and shiver for 'cold'. During the third rest, the children can express disgust by saying 'bleah!' as if the idea of nine-day-old pease pudding is unappealing. This song can be performed in various ways to reinforce the musical concepts being taught. Children can sing with actions, hum with actions, and even think the song silently while performing the actions. Additionally, "Pease Pudding Hot" can be sung as a round or canon, with each group entering two beats after the previous one, creating a layered musical effect that is both fun and educational.