By the end of the unit children will:
- Play simple chime bar melodies following colour and/or letter patterns.
- Become more familiar with rhythm syllables ‘ta’ and ‘te-te’ and begin to recognise these in songs, chants and music.
- Be introduced to rhythm notation for ‘ta’ (crotchet) and ‘te-te’ (quaver)
- Know the difference between beat and rhythm.
Classroom
> Train coming
This is a simple action song for younger children.
> Gettin' on the train
This song describes a series of actions that are involved in undertaking a train journey, though it could easily be adapted for other modes of transport. It can be used in preparation for the experience of a physical journey and also to encourage and develop imaginative play.
Big Sing
> The magic travel machine
You’ll travel to all sorts of interesting places with this lively song.
> The transport song
Jet, set, go with this fun song featuring different modes of transport.
