Rebecca Carreon

TLS 321
Butler
Lesson Plan 1
March 10, 2016
NAEYC Activity Plan
Activity: Tony Chestnut
Why do this Activity?
Our class is learning different silly songs each week to practice
appropriate big body movements indoor.
What can Children Learn?
When big bodies are appropriate
Listening Skills
Hand & Eye Coordination
Identifying Body Parts
Spatial Awareness
Word + Action Combined
Words that sound the same have different spelling/meaning
Vocabulary Words:
Tony/ Toe Knee
Chestnut/ Chest Nut (Head)
Eileen/ I lean
Neil/ Kneel
Pat
Bob
Russell/Rustle
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Materials
Lyrics
Movements
Enthusiastic Children
Prepare for Activity
Ensure there is enough space for large motor movements and space
between children. Can be done indoors or outside. Teach lyrics and

movement at the same time. Slowly at first and getting faster as the
children get more attune to the words and movement together.
Lead Small Groups
Song can be done if children need a distraction or start getting
restless. Or during free choice and children can come and go as they
please.
Respond to individuals
Some individuals may need extra assistance in following directions. It
is best to have another teacher at arms length to support this
child/ren.
Follow up after activity
During transitions use the identified body parts from the song in If you
can hear me touch your ____
Involve Families
Send home lyrics and have the students teach the song to their
families.
Have silly dance parties!
Standards Connected
National Core Standards:
Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and
work.
a. With substantial guidance, explore and experience a variety of
music.
Anchor Standard 4: Select, analyze, and interpret artistic work for
presentation.
a. With substantial guidance, demonstrate and state preference
for varied musical selections.
Anchor Standard 6: Convey meaning through the presentation of
artistic work.
a. With substantial guidance, perform music with expression.
NAEYC Standards
STANDARD 2. BUILDING FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS

2c: Involving families and communities in young childrens

development and learning
STANDARD 4. USING DEVELOPMENTALLY EFFECTIVE APPROACHES
4c: Using a broad repertoire of developmentally appropriate
teaching /learning approaches
AZ Early Learning Standards
STRAND 2: MUSIC AND CREATIVE MOVEMENT
Concept 1: Creates and Understands Music, Movement and
Dance