Early Childhood Education

Learning Experience Template

Name: Molly Becker Lesson Title: Exploring Rhythms and Beats

Date: 3/10/24 Grade Level:Preschool Circle one: ECE PKSN
Standard(s)/Guideline(s): 1.b. Expresses self creatively through music and dance.
Standard(s)/Guideline(s): 1.b. Demonstrates developing control of fundamental fine motor skills, including hand-eye coordination

Pre-assessment of current knowledge: Before starting the lesson, observe the children's familiarity with basic rhythmic concepts through casual conversations
and simple rhythm activities.

Instructional Objectives (1-2) Assessment of Student Learning Learning Experience

One/Two Assessed Instructional Identify Evidence: (What will you collect or record as data Academic Language:
Objective(s): The student will be to demonstrate students have met your objective(s) and - Introduce and reinforce vocabulary such as "beat,"
able to… skill?) "rhythm," "fast," and "slow" during discussions and
- The student will be able to - Observation during rhythmic activities, assessing activities
clap along with a steady each child's ability to maintain a steady beat and Procedural steps:
beat. differentiate between fast and slow rhythms. 1. Start with a brief discussion about beats and rhythms,
- The student will - Collect data through observations during rhythmic engaging the children in a conversation about sounds
demonstrate an activities, noting each child's ability to maintain a and music.
understanding of fast and steady beat and differentiate between fast and slow 2. Demonstrate clapping along with a simple beat and
slow rhythms through rhythms. encourage the children to imitate.
movement. 3. Progress to more complex rhythms, incorporating
pauses and changes in tempo.
One Assessed Developmental Program Monitoring: (How will you aggregate or compile 4. Introduce the concepts of fast and slow through
Skill: your evidence into a class or group view?) movement activities, using examples and
- Fine Motor Skills: Children - Aggregate data by creating a simple checklist for discussions.
will practice clapping, each child, indicating their progress in clapping 5. Play music with different tempos and guide the
helping to improve their along with the beat and understanding fast/slow children to move accordingly.
hand-eye coordination and rhythms. 6. Conclude with a reflective discussion about their
fine motor skills. experiences and understanding of beats and
rhythms.
Safety Considerations: Differentiation: Authentic Materials: (Describe authentic real-life, hands-on
- Ensure the space is clear - Provide visual aids or tactile cues for children who materials.)
of any tripping hazards may need additional support. - Drum or percussion instrument
during movement - Adjust the complexity of the rhythmic patterns based - Music with various tempos
activities. on individual needs - Visual aids depicting fast and slow movements
Adult Roles:
- Facilitate the discussion, provide guidance during
rhythmic activities, and offer individual support as
needed. Encourage a positive and inclusive
atmosphere for all children to participate.

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Reflection: (What have you learned about your students? How will this inform future instruction?)

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