Unit 1: Meet the Bear – Main Characters Introduction

LESSON 4: Making Juice Song (Part 1)
Age Group: 2-3 years old
Duration: 30 minutes

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

1.  Music: Students will sing the banana verse with accurate words and melody
2. Drama: Students will demonstrate three actions (peeling, chopping, gathering) in sequence

MATERIALS NEEDED:

1. Percussion instrument (brass pipe and wooden block)
2.  Real/toy banana props
3.  Picture cards showing a banana and actions
4.  Carpet spots/markers for circle formation
5.  Simple rhythm instruments
6.  Action sequence cards

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LESSON PROCEDURES:
1. Lead Warm-up Movement (5 mins)
- Guide stretching movements by demonstrating big arm reaches to "wake up" the body
- Model finger exercises through playful "banana peeling" motions
- Demonstrate hand-clapping patterns, starting slow, then gradually increasing speed
- Direct walking in a circle while showing different walking speeds

2. Organise Welcome Circle (5 mins)
- Arrange children in a circle using carpet spots or markers
- Display and demonstrate brass pipe ('clap') sound
- Display and demonstrate the wooden block ('stop') sound
- Present a good morning song with clear gestures for children to mirror

- Display pictures of different fruits, emphasising the banana
- Facilitate a simple fruit basket passing activity using soft toy fruits

3. Demonstrate Actions (5 mins)
- Break down each action into simple, clear movements
- Show peeling action using both hands moving downward
- Present chopping motion with safe hand positions
- Illustrate gathering movement with both arms

4. Introduce Lyrics (5 mins)
- Show a real/toy banana while clearly articulating "banana" with exaggerated mouth
movements
- Present each action word (peel, chop, together) with corresponding pictures
- Repeat keywords with varied voice dynamics (soft/loud, fast/slow)
- Connect words with simple gestures while maintaining eye contact

5. Model Verse Singing (5 mins)
- Perform the complete banana verse with clear pronunciation
- Break down the verse into smaller phrases for repetition
- Demonstrate the song actions
- Support singing with simple rhythm instruments

6. Guide Combined Practice (5 mins)
- Lead the complete verse with full actions at a slower pace
- Direct transitions between movements
- Support children with gentle physical guidance when needed

- Maintain steady rhythm throughout

ASSESSMENT:
1. Monitor children's physical participation level during movement activities
2. Observe accuracy of action sequence execution
3. Track vocal participation during singing portions
4. Note comprehension of action-word connections
5. Assess group cooperation during circle activities