Learning Objectives
- To interpret a simple score to show tempo changes.
National Curriculum Links
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.
- Make comments about what they have heard and ask questions to clarify their understanding.
Personal, Social and Emotional Development
ELG: Self-Regulation
Children at the expected level of development will:
- Give focused attention to what the teacher says, respond appropriately even when engaged in an activity, and show an ability to follow instructions involving several ideas or actions.
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 curriculum guidance
Characteristics of effective learning
- Playing and exploring.
- Active learning.
Communication and Language
Children in reception will be learning to:
- Understand how to listen carefully and why listening is important.
- Learn new vocabulary.
Expressive arts and design
Children in reception will be learning to:
- Listen attentively, move to and talk about music, expressing their feelings and responses.
See Development Matters (non-statutory curriculum guidance).
