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Lambs in the Field

UnitA

Level1

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The overarching aim of this activity is to spark curiosity and gather essential aural experience. The song, ‘Lambs in the Field’, offers opportunities for learners to experience musical elements from a sensory point of view. These elements will be presented more formally in later learning activities.

TEACHER GUIDE: Introduction

LYRICS (for printing)

LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Introduction

GATHERING EXPERIENCE: Introduction

The aim of this activity is for learners to commit to memory, the lyrics of the song, Lambs in the Field, prior to learning the melody.

TEACHER GUIDE: Learn the Lyrics

LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Learn the Lyrics

GATHERING EXPERIENCE: Learn the Lyrics

This activity introduces learners to an audio performance of the song, Lambs in the Field. Learners will hear the melodic line married to the lyrics they have previously learned. Listening with focus and concentration will help to enable powers of musical observation.

TEACHER GUIDE: Listen and Enjoy (audio)

LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Listen and Enjoy (audio)

GATHERING EXPERIENCE: Listen and Enjoy (audio)

This activity uses a performance of Lambs in the Field by a quartet of bowed stringed instruments and singer as the inspiration for the creation of something new. Each learner will illustrate a copy of the lyrics of the song in their own way.

TEACHER GUIDE: Create a Music Journal Entry

CREATE AND CONNECT: Create a Music Journal Entry

An introduction and game to begin learning the sounds of the major scale using body scale actions!

TEACHER GUIDE: Introduction to the Body Scale

LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Introduction to the Body Scale

CORE: Introduction to the Body Scale

This video presents the song, Lambs in the Field, in a video rendition. Learners can enjoy watching and listening while preparing for the next step - learning the melody in two different keys.

TEACHER GUIDE: Listen and Enjoy (video)

LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Listen and Enjoy (video)

GATHERING EXPERIENCE: Listen and Enjoy (video)

The aim of this activity is for learners to begin to develop the aural and vocal skill required to be able to sing with accuracy the song, Lambs in the Field. This song offers an opportunity for learners to experience simple, yet fundamental, musical elements from a sensory point of view. These elements will be presented more formally in later learning activities.

TEACHER GUIDE: Learn the Melody

LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Learn the Melody

GATHERING EXPERIENCE: Learn the Melody

Lambs in the Field has a special feature built into the melody - a change of time signature (grouping of musical pulses) at the end of each lyric line! It will initially be marked by a clap-clap action, but, in later activities other ways to illustrate this feature will be practiced. Having learned the lyrics and melody already, the addition of another element to challenge performance skills will be fun!

TEACHER GUIDE: Fun with the Melody

LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Fun with the Melody

GATHERING EXPERIENCE: Fun with the Melody

This activity provides an opportunity for learners to connect their musical experience to other domains of knowledge and interest. Learners will create a presentation of Fun Facts they discover about the sheep family. The presentation can be done in any way that is creative, practical, and appropriate (when considering age, learning stage, and capacity).

TEACHER GUIDE: Fun Facts

WORKSHEET (for printing)

CREATE AND CONNECT: Fun Facts

Have fun writing new lyrics for the song, Lambs in the Field. A PDF worksheet has been provided as well as a video presentation to take learners through the process step-by-step.

TEACHER GUIDE: Write New Lyrics

LEARNING EXPERIENCE 1: Write New Lyrics

LEARNING EXPERIENCE 2: Write New Lyrics (worksheet guidance)

CREATE AND CONNECT: Write New Lyrics

This Musical Alphabet: Going Forwards Introduction learning experience is a simple and fun introduction to the Musical Alphabet that includes an easy, but important, practice game and follow-up worksheet!

TEACHER GUIDE: Musical Alphabet Going Forwards

LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Musical Alphabet Going Forwards

CORE: Musical Alphabet Going Forwards

This Musical Alphabet: Going Forwards Quiz learning experience is a fun way to assess learnings achieved thus far in relation to mastering the musical alphabet going forwards. The video is designed as a fast-paced activity, however, using the pause button on you computer will allow for a variable pacing.

TEACHER GUIDE: Musical Alphabet Going Forwards Quiz!

LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Musical Alphabet Going Forwards Quiz!

CORE: Musical Alphabet Going Forwards Quiz!

<a target="_blank" href="https://www.emsona.com/student/courses/31421/watch?lesson_id=557517" style="background-color: rgb(106, 252, 194); color: black; padding: 15px 30px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; font-size: 18px; border-radius: 6px;">Get Started!</a><p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">This delightful unit invites children into the world of music through a gentle song about playful lambs. The journey begins with storytelling and recitation, allowing learners to connect with the characters and narrative before exploring the melody.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;"><p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Through carefully sequenced activities, children first learn the lyrics using engaging echo-back and call-and-answer techniques. They then listen to beautiful instrumental performances, gathering sensory experiences with musical sounds. Creative expression flourishes as learners illustrate their own lyric pages, making personal connections to the music.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">&nbsp;<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">The unit introduces the body scale through movement games, helping children internalize musical patterns through physical action. As learners progress to singing the melody, they work at their own pace, building confidence through supportive team activities and solo opportunities.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">&nbsp;<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">A special rhythmic feature—marked by clapping—adds playful complexity while laying groundwork for future learning about musical pulse. The unit expands beyond music as children research facts about sheep, connecting their musical experience to the natural world.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">&nbsp;<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Finally, creative writing activities invite learners to craft their own verses, transforming them from performers into composers. Throughout, the emphasis remains on joy, patience, and sensory exploration rather than perfection, creating a nurturing environment where every child can flourish musically.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">&nbsp;<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Learning Outcomes<ul><li><p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Listen attentively and follow musical performances with focus and concentration</li><li><p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Recite and sing lyrics accurately using echo-back and call-and-answer techniques</li><li><p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Express creativity through illustration, movement, and lyric writing inspired by musical experiences</li><li><p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Follow and anticipate sequences of body scale actions that represent ascending and descending sounds</li><li><p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Observe and respond to special musical features including changes in rhythm and vocal timbre</li><li><p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Connect musical learning to broader knowledge domains through research and presentation activities</li></ul><p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">&nbsp;<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Notes and Tips<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">&nbsp;<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Sensory Learning: Musical elements are introduced through sensory experience rather than formal instruction at this stage. Allow learners to gather experiences naturally without expecting conscious understanding of technical concepts.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">&nbsp;<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Vocal Development: Small group activities provide opportunities for self-observation of vocal accuracy. Progress develops as learners notice differences between their intentions and actual vocal production. Maintain a relaxed, encouraging atmosphere with patience.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">&nbsp;<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Active Listening: Listening with eyes closed may help learners create mental images of characters and story elements, enriching their creative interpretations.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">&nbsp;<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Team Variations: Use diverse grouping strategies including whole class, half class, small groups, pairs, and individual performers to ensure all learners experience both leading and following roles.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">&nbsp;<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Timbre Awareness: Learners may notice vocal tone quality changes as the singer performs in different keys. This awareness develops naturally over time through repeated exposure.<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">&nbsp;<p style="margin: 0cm; font-size: medium; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;">Musical Alphabet: Use uppercase letters as convention for letter names. The musical alphabet learning develops gradually across multiple levels through repetition and varied practice activities.<a target="_blank" href="https://www.emsona.com/en/pricing" style="background-color: black; color: rgb(106, 252, 194); padding: 15px 30px; text-align: center; text-decoration: none; display: inline-block; font-size: 18px; border-radius: 6px;">Not an Emsona Member Yet? Give it a Try Today!</a>

A joyful journey through song, movement, and creativity where young learners discover musical elements through the charming story of lambs at play, building foundational skills in listening, singing, and musical expression.

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Unit A: Lambs in the Field

Adele O'Dwyer