Singing Games Lesson Plan - Year 2 Lesson 4

In the fourth lesson of singing games for Year 2 students, the primary focus is on engaging children in circle games that are both new and familiar to them. The learning objectives are multifaceted: students are expected to learn and participate in these games, sing with an understanding of the melody's shape and rhythmic precision, and perform actions in time with the music. An emphasis is also placed on solo singing where students can lead the class, and on moving in time with the music through walking, stamping, and clapping. The key vocabulary for this lesson includes sing, pulse, actions, and solo, which are integral to the activities planned.

The main activities of the lesson involve teaching the songs 'Oats and Beans and Barley Grow', 'Charlie Over the Ocean', and 'Mrs Macaroni'. 'Oats and Beans and Barley Grow' is an accumulative circle game that enhances imagination and listening skills, as children pretend to be farmers and follow cue words to perform actions rapidly. 'Charlie Over the Ocean' is a chasing game that encourages children to lead through call-and-response singing. For those less confident, the teacher can support them by quietly providing the next line. The game 'Mrs Macaroni' culminates in a performance where the children showcase their ability to maintain a steady pulse while walking, stamping, and clapping. The performance is followed by an appraisal session where children can evaluate each other's rhythm, melody, and overall performance. The lesson concludes with a plenary where the song 'Goodbye Everyone' is sung, hummed, or thought, to bring the session to a close. Detailed instructions and notations for these games are provided in the teacher notes, along with tips for maintaining a good circle and teaching songs effectively.