Kodaly Lesson Plan

Christina Lessman
Grade: 1-2
Prerequisite knowledge/ Prior Learning: Understanding of eighth and quarter notes, and the
pitches Sol La and Mi with their respective hand signs.
Primary Concept/ Goal: Introduce Do.
Objective: The Student will accurately sing the notes and rhythms to Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear.
Curriculum Link: National Standards 1 and 5. ACS #II A 1&2 for 2nd Grade.
Materials: Song Teddy Bear, Teddy Bear, Rhythm Sheet (Overhead) for the song,
Procedure:
1. Do a beat leading exercise to Lilo and Stitchs Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride. One
student will be in front of the class leading the other students in a series of patterns using body
percussion/movement (ie. Tapping feet together, patting knees, patting shoulder etc.). The
student may choose the type of body percussion/ movement, but must change every 4 beats. (3-4
min)
2. Bring out a teddy bear to introduce the song. Have a discussion about Teddy bears.
Explain that the song is about teddy bears. (2 min)
3. Teach the song in 2 measure chunks. (2-3 min)
4. Go through the rhythm sheet reviewing tas and ti-tis, and explaining that the little
bears represent the ti-tis and the big bears represent the tas. (5-6 min)
5. Do the song on Solfedge with hand signs. Lead the students to discovering the new
pitch, Do, at the very end of the song. (6-7 min)
6. Play the game for the song. (5-6 min)

7. Sing Goodbye song. (2 min)

Evaluation: Informal assessment of students singing. Embedded.