Taylor Lam

Kindergarten

1.6 - Rhythm + Notation

Procedure - 45 minutes

Time Activity/Task Objectives/​ Notes:

5 minutes Hello There​ + ​Who is... Students will sing with

Review both songs using call/response. Teacher should address each healthy vocal technique and
student individually and assess vocal ability/confidence. proper physical posture

10 minutes Introduction to “Ta” + “Rest” Students will read and

Ask for student volunteers to distribute whiteboards and markers. perform rhythmic patterns
Teach procedures for distributing materials. Discuss the importance of using iconic and/or standard
notation, and why it is used in music. Introduce “ta” and have students notation.
practice drawing the note. Repeat the process with “rest”.

5 minutes Pumpkin Pumpkin Students will read and

Teach song with visual sheet music displayed. Have students identify perform rhythmic patterns
the “tas” and “rests”. using iconic and/or standard
notation.

Music attached.

10 minutes Rhythmic Dictation + Composition Students will (with guidance)

Students will dictate 2-3 examples of 4-beat rhythmic patterns using organize personal musical
“ta” and “rest”. Students will then create their own 4-beat patterns to ideas using iconic and/or
be shared voluntarily with the class. standard notation.

10 minutes Circle Round the Zero ​Song + Game Music attached.

Teach ​Circle Round the Zero​ by rote. Once students are comfortable
with the song, teach the accompanying game.

5 minutes Star Student Selection/​Doggy-Doggy Repeat the activity if

Select star student and play the accompanying game. needed.