Changes to the Environment

Thematic Unit Topic: Old McDonald Had a Farm_____

Classroom Area: ___Music/Movement__________

List the Items You Plan to Introduce and How Much They Will Cost (a minimum of 6):
Remember:
1. Lyrics Old McDonald Had a Farm.
3. Tin cans (donated food cans, Large or small for drums)
45. Farm animal costumes (mask or clothes)
6. Drum Sticks
7. Tambourines
8. Egg shaker $4.99
9. Bell jingles $7.99
10. Triangles

$7.99

When will you introduce these items? (At the beginning of the thematic unit, throughout the unit
during a small group lesson plan, circle time)
During music/movement activity

Are there any special rules that the children need to follow when using these items?
The child needs to practice safe movements while dancing or moving around.
What do you hope the children to learn?
The child will be able to identify sound each farm animals.
The child will be recognize farm animals.
The child will improve his or her gross motor skills.
The child will be able to identify where the animals live.

What are some ways that the children can reflect on what they have learned?
I will ask the children to name at least two of the instruments use in the center. They will express feelings
(likes or dislikes about the materials in the center.