LESSON PLAN (Kodaly Method)
LESSON PLAN (Kodaly Method)
LESSON PLAN (Kodaly Method)
Christina Lessman
Grade: 1-2
Prerequisite knowledge/ Prior Learning: Understanding of eighth and quarter notes, and the pitches Sol La and Mi with
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 Stitch’s 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
2. Bring out a teddy bear to introduce the song. Have a discussion about Teddy bears. Explain that the song is
4. Go through the rhythm sheet reviewing ta’s and ti-ti’s, and explaining that the little bears represent the ti-ti’s
5. Do the song on Solfedge with hand signs. Lead the students to discovering the new pitch, Do, at the very end of