Learning objectives
- To explore the sounds of different instruments.
EYFS outcomes
Communication and Language
ELG: Listening, Attention and Understanding
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Listen attentively and respond to what they hear with relevant questions, comments and actions when being read to and during whole class discussions and small group interactions.
Expressive Arts and Design
ELG: Being Imaginative and Expressive
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Perform songs, rhymes, poems and stories with others, and – when appropriate – try to move in time with music.
See Statutory framework for the early years foundation stage
Non-statutory guidance
Characteristics of effective learning
- Playing and exploring.
- Active learning.
Expressive arts and design
Children in reception will be learning to:
- Sing in a group or on their own, increasingly matching the pitch and following the melody.
See Development matters (non-statutory curriculum guidance).
Next steps
- To identify sounds in the environment and differentiate between them.
- Note any specific next steps for individuals.
