Music Lesson #1 with Freddie the Frog®

2^nd and 3^rd Grade

(It works EVERY year!)

1. Greet the kids. Ask them to sit in the middle of the floor.

2. Sing “Hello, Freddie.”

3. Introduce the kids to their music books, including the routine of where they sit, and who hands out the books.

4. Seat students in their assigned music seat.

5. Play “Scramble”

6. Explain that every time they come to music to always sit in the same place.  Game.

7. When I say “scramble” they all get up and walk anywhere, but can’t touch.

8. When I begin to count, see how fast they can get back to their music seat without touching anyone.

9. Explore the music books then go to page 2.

10. Sing from the book, following the music with their finger.

11. Set up who picks up the books and how the books are returned to their storage place. (Be consistent in this routine each time for efficiency of time.)

12. End with the hand-clapping singing game, “The Long-Legged Sailor”

13. Return to assigned music seat, stand, turn the direction of the line and leave when the line is ready.

14. Stand, turn in direction of the line and leave to give Freddie a hug and return to their classroom.