First Notes and Melodies

          Module 1: Hearing the Music – Discovering Natural Sounds

Section 1: The World of Everyday Sounds
- Lesson 1: Nature’s Orchestra  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Discover how wind, water, and bird sounds create a natural symphony.
- Lesson 2: Home Soundscape  
  Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Listen to familiar sounds at home and learn how they form a unique musical environment.

Section 2: Listening with Our Ears
- Lesson 1: Quiet Time Adventures  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Engage in focused listening exercises that explore soft and gentle sounds.
- Lesson 2: Sound Identification Games  
  Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Participate in playful games that encourage recognizing and mimicking sounds.

Section 3: Discovering Tone and Volume
- Lesson 1: Highs and Lows in Nature  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Explore the difference between high and low sounds using nature recordings.
- Lesson 2: Soft and Loud Play  
  Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Experience both quiet and loud sounds through interactive activities.

Section 4: Sound and Emotion
- Lesson 1: Happy Beats  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Listen to cheerful sounds and learn how they can make us feel joyful.
- Lesson 2: Calm Melodies  
  Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Discover how gentle melodies can help us relax and feel calm.

Section 5: Building a Listening Habit
- Lesson 1: Sound Walks  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Take a guided walk to collect and identify everyday sounds.
- Lesson 2: Share Your Sound Story  
  Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Encourage storytelling through the sounds we hear during daily adventures.


Module 2: Playing with Rhythm – Exploring Beats and Movement

Section 1: Discovering the Beat
- Lesson 1: Clapping to the Beat  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Learn to clap along to simple, steady rhythms.
- Lesson 2: Tapping and Stomping  
  Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Explore different ways to tap and stomp that make various beat patterns.

Section 2: Using Everyday Objects as Instruments
- Lesson 1: Percussion Fun  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Experiment with household objects to create rhythmic sounds.
- Lesson 2: DIY Rhythm Instruments  
  Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Craft simple instruments and use them to explore beats.

Section 3: Moving with Music
- Lesson 1: Dance to the Beat  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Combine simple dance movements with rhythmic clapping and tapping.
- Lesson 2: Follow the Rhythm  
  Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Participate in guided movement activities that accentuate the beat.

Section 4: Exploring Tempo
- Lesson 1: Fast and Slow Experiments  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Identify the differences between fast and slow beats.
- Lesson 2: Changing Your Pace  
  Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Engage in fun activities that involve varying the speed of movements.

Section 5: Playing Rhythmic Games
- Lesson 1: Call and Response Claps  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Enjoy interactive games based on clapping sequences.
- Lesson 2: Beat Matching Challenge  
  Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Practice matching rhythms through friendly, group-oriented activities.


Module 3: Exploring Melody – Learning Simple Tunes

Section 1: The Magic of Humming
- Lesson 1: Humming Warm-Ups  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Begin with gentle humming to embrace the basics of melody.
- Lesson 2: Creating Short Tunes  
  Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Experiment with combining hums to form simple, repeating melodies.

Section 2: Singing with Friends
- Lesson 1: Group Singing Circles  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Participate in small group singing sessions with easy tunes.
- Lesson 2: Echo Singing Fun  
  Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Enjoy echo games that reinforce melody through repetition and mimicry.

Section 3: Introducing Musical Notes
- Lesson 1: Named Notes Through Sound  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Introduce basic note names (do, re, mi) with familiar sounds.
- Lesson 2: Sing the Note Names  
  Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Practice singing short sequences of note names in a playful manner.

Section 4: Playing Pitch Games
- Lesson 1: Low and High Voices  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Explore the differences between low and high pitches through singing.
- Lesson 2: Pitch Matching Play  
  Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Engage in fun activities that help match pitch with vocal expression.

Section 5: Creating Simple Songs
- Lesson 1: Story Singing  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Combine simple melodies with a short story to encourage creativity.
- Lesson 2: Your First Melody  
  Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Practice putting together learned notes into a simple, original tune.


Module 4: Vocal Play – Finding Our Singing Voice

Section 1: Discovering Your Unique Voice
- Lesson 1: Voice Warm-ups  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Engage in playful vocal exercises to prepare the voice for singing.
- Lesson 2: Expressive Sounds  
  Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Learn to express feelings through different vocal sounds and volumes.

Section 2: Fun with Echo and Imitation
- Lesson 1: Echo Singing Sessions  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Practice echo singing to build confidence in vocal repetition.
- Lesson 2: Imitate the Leader  
  Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Follow the teacher’s vocal cues to replicate simple sound patterns.

Section 3: Group Vocal Adventures
- Lesson 1: Collective Chanting  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Experience group chanting that encourages unity and participation.
- Lesson 2: Simple Call and Response  
  Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Enjoy interactive call-and-response songs in a playful setting.

Section 4: Experimenting with Sound
- Lesson 1: High and Low Singing  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Experiment with singing in high and low ranges in a supportive environment.
- Lesson 2: Soft and Loud Voices  
  Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Practice varying vocal dynamics to express different musical moods.

Section 5: Expressive Musical Play
- Lesson 1: Sing and Move  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Integrate simple movements with singing for a complete expressive experience.
- Lesson 2: Storytime Songs  
  Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Create short songs based on familiar stories and experiences.


Module 5: Musical Moments – Integrating Our Learning with Creativity

Section 1: Reviewing Sound, Beat, and Melody
- Lesson 1: Sound Recap  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Revisit and listen to favorite sounds from previous modules.
- Lesson 2: Beat Recap  
  Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Refresh skills by clapping and tapping to well-known rhythms.

Section 2: Singing Our Favorite Tunes
- Lesson 1: Group Favorite Song  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Sing a familiar tune together as a class to celebrate learning.
- Lesson 2: Story Song Circle  
  Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Combine elements of storytelling and melody in a fun group activity.

Section 3: Creative Sound Mixing
- Lesson 1: Experimenting with Instruments  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Mix simple rhythmic and melodic sounds from DIY instruments.
- Lesson 2: Sound Collage  
  Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Create a collage of various sounds to explore creative combinations.

Section 4: Personalized Musical Expression
- Lesson 1: My Sound Creation  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Encourage each student to share a unique sound or melody they enjoy.
- Lesson 2: Voice of the Day  
  Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Celebrate individual creativity by having short solo performances.

Section 5: Celebration and Reflection
- Lesson 1: Musical Parade  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Organize a small class parade combining sounds, beats, and melodies learned.
- Lesson 2: Reflect and Share  
  Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: End with a friendly sharing session where each child expresses what they enjoyed most.