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Musical Activities for Early Childhood Inclusion ActivityMusical Activities for Early Childhood Inclusion Activity
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Grade
Pre-K - 1st
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Resource Type
Activities & Projects
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategies
Collaborative Learning
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Year
2011
Activity

Musical Activities for Early Childhood Inclusion

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Get your movers and shakers grooving to the beat with this series of musical activities designed to meet everyone's needs! Ten games, using an assortment of instruments, bring awareness to one's body, brain, and social interactions in a fun and child focused way. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

children's songs, following directions, social skills, sharing, concentration, cooperation, imagination, gross motor skills, environmental stewardship, coordination, leadership

Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • After becoming familiar with each activity, use them as brain breaks to allow scholars to get their wiggles out 
  • Share the resource with music and physical education teachers working with young children as it combines rhythm and movement 
  • Make the guide available when substitutes come to class as an easy time filler or redirection tool 

Classroom Considerations

  • This file is rather large; if you have trouble opening it, try loading it in another web browser
  • Different musical instruments are required for each lesson

Pros

  • Teacher directions are organized by the lesson's goals, equipment, instructions, and variations/adaptations
  • Verbal and nonverbal instruction are used throughout the activities 

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.K.1.a SL.K.6 SL.1.1.a SL.1.6

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