Four weeks of beats, dance, instruments and action songs.
Children keep the beat, invent dances, make instruments and perform. Music and movement build rhythm, language, coordination and joy — mapped to QKLG and NQF.
QKLG summative assessment (printable)Transition to school portfolio (printable)Everything you need to run this pack — print, laminate and go.
Start with Week 1, then add the next weeks as you go — each one builds on the last, so learning keeps flowing.
Beat drummers
Drum along to music on buckets and drums.
Echo rhythms
Copy clapping patterns from the leader.
Marching band
March around the yard to music with instruments.
Outcomes
Don't forget weeks 2, 3 & 4 — each week builds on the last.
Ribbon dancing
Move ribbons high, low, fast and slow to music.
Animal moves
Move like animals to different music.
Class dance
Each child adds a move to a class dance routine.
Outcomes
Don't forget weeks 3 & 4 — each week builds on the last.
Recycled drums
Build drums from tins, boxes and balloons.
Rubber-band guitars
Stretch rubber bands over boxes and pluck.
Sound sorting
Sort instruments by shake, tap, pluck and blow.
Outcomes
Don't forget week 4 — each week builds on the last.
Concert planning
Choose songs, instruments and order for the concert.
Rehearsal rotations
Practise each song and the class dance.
Family concert
Perform for families and celebrate.
Outcomes