LSP1501
Assignment 8
Due 2025
,Life Skills: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Music and Physical Education in the
Foundation Phase
SECTION A: MUSIC, DANCE AND DRAMA
Activity 1
1.1 Two ways toddlers develop musical skills (research-based):
Imitating sounds and rhythms: Toddlers enhance their musical awareness by
copying the sounds, claps, songs, and instrumental play that they hear or see
demonstrated by parents, caregivers, or peers. This repetition helps them
internalise rhythm and pitch.
Experimenting with sound through instruments and movement: Children
naturally explore sound by using simple instruments (like shakers, tambourines,
or drums) as well as body percussion (e.g., tapping feet, clapping hands). These
explorations help them discover rhythm, tempo, and tonal differences.
1.2 Evaluation of Music
Contribution to Literacy Development:
Music fosters early literacy by developing phonological awareness. Through
exposure to songs, chants, and rhymes, children learn to hear and distinguish
sounds, syllables, and rhythm patterns. Familiar rhymes such as “Twinkle,
Twinkle, Little Star” not only enrich vocabulary but also enhance listening skills
and memory retention. Following lyrics further supports sequencing,
comprehension, and verbal expression—skills that are essential when learning to
read and write.
Contribution to Numeracy Development:
Music introduces children to foundational mathematical ideas such as counting,
sequencing, and recognising patterns. Number-based songs like “Five Little Ducks”
teach counting forwards and backwards, as well as simple addition and subtraction in
an enjoyable way. Rhythmic activities like clapping or drumming
, reinforce one-to-one correspondence and encourage pattern recognition, both of
which lay the groundwork for problem-solving and mathematical reasoning.
Activity 2 – Music Lesson Plan
Grade: R
Subject: Life Skills – Creative Arts (Music)
Topic/Theme: Learning the song “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
Objectives:
1. Learners will sing a simple, age-appropriate song while keeping the correct
rhythm and pitch.
2. Learners will express the song through corresponding body movements and
gestures.
Materials Needed:
Song lyrics or audio recording (if available)
Flashcards showing action prompts (e.g., clapping, stomping)
Basic percussion instruments (optional)
Introduction (2 minutes):
Begin with a short greeting song to establish a positive and engaging
environment.
Lead a quick conversation by asking learners: “What makes you feel happy?” to
link the lesson theme to their personal experiences.
Development (3 minutes):
Assignment 8
Due 2025
,Life Skills: Performing Arts, Visual Arts, Music and Physical Education in the
Foundation Phase
SECTION A: MUSIC, DANCE AND DRAMA
Activity 1
1.1 Two ways toddlers develop musical skills (research-based):
Imitating sounds and rhythms: Toddlers enhance their musical awareness by
copying the sounds, claps, songs, and instrumental play that they hear or see
demonstrated by parents, caregivers, or peers. This repetition helps them
internalise rhythm and pitch.
Experimenting with sound through instruments and movement: Children
naturally explore sound by using simple instruments (like shakers, tambourines,
or drums) as well as body percussion (e.g., tapping feet, clapping hands). These
explorations help them discover rhythm, tempo, and tonal differences.
1.2 Evaluation of Music
Contribution to Literacy Development:
Music fosters early literacy by developing phonological awareness. Through
exposure to songs, chants, and rhymes, children learn to hear and distinguish
sounds, syllables, and rhythm patterns. Familiar rhymes such as “Twinkle,
Twinkle, Little Star” not only enrich vocabulary but also enhance listening skills
and memory retention. Following lyrics further supports sequencing,
comprehension, and verbal expression—skills that are essential when learning to
read and write.
Contribution to Numeracy Development:
Music introduces children to foundational mathematical ideas such as counting,
sequencing, and recognising patterns. Number-based songs like “Five Little Ducks”
teach counting forwards and backwards, as well as simple addition and subtraction in
an enjoyable way. Rhythmic activities like clapping or drumming
, reinforce one-to-one correspondence and encourage pattern recognition, both of
which lay the groundwork for problem-solving and mathematical reasoning.
Activity 2 – Music Lesson Plan
Grade: R
Subject: Life Skills – Creative Arts (Music)
Topic/Theme: Learning the song “If You’re Happy and You Know It”
Objectives:
1. Learners will sing a simple, age-appropriate song while keeping the correct
rhythm and pitch.
2. Learners will express the song through corresponding body movements and
gestures.
Materials Needed:
Song lyrics or audio recording (if available)
Flashcards showing action prompts (e.g., clapping, stomping)
Basic percussion instruments (optional)
Introduction (2 minutes):
Begin with a short greeting song to establish a positive and engaging
environment.
Lead a quick conversation by asking learners: “What makes you feel happy?” to
link the lesson theme to their personal experiences.
Development (3 minutes):
