Singing Games Lesson Plan - Year 2 Lesson 3

In the third lesson of the singing games series for Year 2, the children are set to engage in a lively and musical exploration of skipping games and chants. The learning objectives are multifaceted, aiming to teach students how to participate in traditional singing games, improve their rhythmic accuracy through chanting, and develop coordination skills by jumping and moving to the beat. The lesson also encourages walking with a steady pulse and forming a well-structured circle, as well as providing opportunities for performance and self-appraisal of their musical abilities.

The resources required for this lesson include skipping ropes and elastic bands for French elastics, with enough for either individual use or group activities. The main activities involve teaching the children the 'BLUEBELLS' skipping game and the 'ENGLAND, IRELAND, SCOTLAND, WALES' French skipping game, with the emphasis on practising the songs before introducing the physical elements of the games. The children will learn to chant, clap, and jump in unison, starting and finishing together while maintaining a steady pulse. In the plenary session, they are encouraged to share and play these games during their playtime, fostering an environment of musical sharing and learning. Teacher notes provide detailed instructions for the games, strategies for maintaining a good circle during movement, and additional tips for song teaching, all aimed at meeting the National Curriculum's objectives for performance, vocal expression, and understanding of musical concepts like duration and pitch.