Exploring High and Low Sounds
A Musical Journey for Prep Students Learning About Melody and Pitch
WALT (We Are Learning To)
Understand melody and pitch through singing Identify high and low sounds Use our voices and bodies to express pitch Play instruments to explore different sounds
What is Pitch?
High sounds - like birds chirping Low sounds - like elephants trumpeting Our voices can make both! Let's try making siren sounds together
Listening Game Time!
Stand up when you hear HIGH sounds Sit down when you hear LOW sounds Listen carefully to the music Use your whole body to show what you hear
Let's Sing Together!
We'll learn 'Hot Cross Buns' Use hand signs for high and low Sing clearly and confidently Help your friends learn too
Instrument Exploration
Try xylophones and glockenspiels Find the high notes and low notes Create your own melodies Take turns sharing instruments
Movement and Expression
Reach up high for high sounds Crouch down low for low sounds Use scarves to show pitch movement Dance to the melody!
How Can You Tell?
How can you tell when a sound is high? How can you tell when a sound is low? What did you discover about your voice? Which instruments made the highest sounds?
Success Criteria Check
Can you sing a simple melody clearly? Can you identify high and low sounds? Did you participate in our activities? Can you use your voice to show pitch?
Wonderful Work Today!
You explored high and low sounds You sang beautifully together You used instruments creatively Keep practicing at home! Next time: We'll explore rhythm and beat