Activity 1 Introducing Instruments


Objective Activity


To experience and develop awareness of sounds made with instruments and noise makers.


Using instruments and picture cards, first introduce the children to an instrument and then have them match the picture card to it.


Remind the children how to be good listeners. Use visual prompts to encourage good listening, good looking and good sitting skills.


Good listeners keep quiet and have their eyes and ears ready. Talk about our ears with the children and what we use them for (Listening Ears can be used to visually reinforce this).


Teach


Share a collection of instruments alongside picture cards with images of them and their names (e.g. a drum, tambourine, shaker and triangle). Name the instrument in turn, passing it around so the children can feel the instrument as well as experience the sound it makes.


Once all the instruments have been introduced, place the picture cards on the carpet or table and have children match them to each instrument, modelling the correct use of the names.


The teacher then introduces a red 'Stop' card and a green 'Go' card to visually prompt the children when to play the instrument and when not to.


Good Listener Guide (see page 27). Resources


A set of instruments, which can include; a wood block, xylophone, castanets, bell, shaker, drum, tambourine or triangle. Red 'Stop' card and green 'Go' prompt cards.


Picture cards with the instrument names labelled. Extension


• Set up a music table either inside or outside of the provision area and add the instruments alongside the name cards to allow the children independent access to them.


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