Puppet Music Theater
Merges puppet play with musical performance.
Description : In this playful course, toddlers use puppets and simple instruments to act out stories with musical elements, building narrative skills and expressive creativity.
Category : Music
Age : 5+
Difficulty Level : Normal
Curriculum :
Module 1: Introduction to Puppet Music Theater Section 1: Meet Your Puppets - Lesson 1: What Is a Puppet? - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Is a Puppet? - Lesson 2: Exploring Puppet Types - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Exploring Puppet Types Section 2: Discovering Simple Instruments - Lesson 1: Identifying Basic Instruments - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Identifying Basic Instruments - Lesson 2: Making Sounds with Instruments - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: Making Sounds with Instruments Section 3: Understanding Rhythm and Beat - Lesson 1: Clapping to the Beat - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Clapping to the Beat - Lesson 2: Introduction to Simple Rhythms - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Introduction to Simple Rhythms Section 4: Basic Story Elements - Lesson 1: Discovering a Beginning, Middle, and End - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: Discovering a Beginning, Middle, and End - Lesson 2: Creating a Simple Puppet Story - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating a Simple Puppet Story Section 5: Combining Puppets and Music - Lesson 1: Acting Out with Music - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Acting Out with Music - Lesson 2: Exploring Puppet Music Theater - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: Exploring Puppet Music Theater Module 2: Developing Musical Expression Section 1: Voice Play with Puppets - Lesson 1: Fun with Vocal Sounds - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Fun with Vocal Sounds - Lesson 2: Changing Pitch and Tone - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: Changing Pitch and Tone Section 2: Rhythm and Movement - Lesson 1: Moving to a Beat - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: Moving to a Beat - Lesson 2: Dancing with Puppets - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: Dancing with Puppets Section 3: Expressive Instrument Play - Lesson 1: Tapping and Drumming Fun - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: Tapping and Drumming Fun - Lesson 2: Striking Instruments in Time - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Striking Instruments in Time Section 4: Sound Dynamics - Lesson 1: Exploring Soft and Loud Sounds - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Exploring Soft and Loud Sounds - Lesson 2: Experimenting with Volume - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Experimenting with Volume Section 5: Creating Musical Moments - Lesson 1: Mixing Sounds with Puppets - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: Mixing Sounds with Puppets - Lesson 2: Inventing New Sound Stories - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Inventing New Sound Stories Module 3: Puppet Characters and Story Building Section 1: Character Creation - Lesson 1: Inventing a Puppet Character - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: Inventing a Puppet Character - Lesson 2: Giving Your Puppet a Voice - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: Giving Your Puppet a Voice Section 2: Setting the Stage - Lesson 1: Creating Simple Backdrops - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Creating Simple Backdrops - Lesson 2: Choosing Props for the Story - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Choosing Props for the Story Section 3: Story Elements - Lesson 1: Learning About Story Beginnings - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Learning About Story Beginnings - Lesson 2: Building a Simple Plot - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Building a Simple Plot Section 4: Integrating Music with Storytelling - Lesson 1: Matching Music with Emotions - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Matching Music with Emotions - Lesson 2: Creating Musical Scenes in a Story - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: Creating Musical Scenes in a Story Section 5: Rehearsing a Puppet Play - Lesson 1: Combining Story and Sound - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Combining Story and Sound - Lesson 2: Group Puppet Rehearsal - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: Group Puppet Rehearsal Module 4: Interactive Puppet Music Section 1: Participatory Singing - Lesson 1: Simple Songs with Puppets - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Simple Songs with Puppets - Lesson 2: Call-and-Response Singing - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: Call-and-Response Singing Section 2: Instrument Exploration - Lesson 1: Basics of Instrument Play - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: Basics of Instrument Play - Lesson 2: Playing Along to a Simple Tune - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Playing Along to a Simple Tune Section 3: Creative Sound Making - Lesson 1: Imaginative Sound Effects - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Imaginative Sound Effects - Lesson 2: Creating Your Own Makeshift Instruments - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Creating Your Own Makeshift Instruments Section 4: Expressing Feelings Through Music - Lesson 1: Expressing Emotions with Sound - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Expressing Emotions with Sound - Lesson 2: Basic Improvisation for Fun - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Basic Improvisation for Fun Section 5: Building a Puppet Ensemble - Lesson 1: Working as a Team - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Working as a Team - Lesson 2: Creating an Ensemble Performance - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Creating an Ensemble Performance Module 5: Bringing It All Together Section 1: Review and Reflection - Lesson 1: Recapping Puppet Skills - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Recapping Puppet Skills - Lesson 2: Recapping Musical Elements - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: Recapping Musical Elements Section 2: Final Story Development - Lesson 1: Storyboard Creation - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: Storyboard Creation - Lesson 2: Finalizing the Narrative - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Finalizing the Narrative Section 3: Rehearsal Techniques - Lesson 1: Practicing with Puppets - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Practicing with Puppets - Lesson 2: Synchronizing with Music - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: Synchronizing with Music Section 4: Performance Practice - Lesson 1: Run-Through of the Puppet Play - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Run-Through of the Puppet Play - Lesson 2: Making Adjustments for a Great Show - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Making Adjustments for a Great Show Section 5: Celebration and Feedback - Lesson 1: Sharing the Final Puppet Play - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Sharing the Final Puppet Play - Lesson 2: Celebrating Our Art and Creativity - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Celebrating Our Art and Creativity