Lesson 2: Body sounds

Exploring using body parts to make a variety of sounds.

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Learning objectives

  • To explore how to use our bodies to make sounds.

EYFS outcomes

Communication and Language

ELG: Listening, Attention and Understanding

Children at the expected level of development will:

  • Listen attentively and respond to what they hear with relevant questions, comments and actions when being read to and during whole class discussions and small group interactions.

See Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage.

Non-statutory guidance

Characteristics of effective learning

  • Playing and exploring.
  • Active learning.

See Development matters (non-statutory curriculum guidance).

Before the lesson

Warm up

Main activities

During the week

Key vocabulary

Prompts for learning

Observations

Next steps

  • To explore the sounds of different instruments.
  • Note any specific next steps for individual children.
Created by:
Kapow Primary, 
Music specialist
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