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    Kindergarten→Celebrations Activities→Steel Pan Music Fun

    Steel Pan Music Fun

    Cultural Celebrations
    20 minutes
    Whole class

    Learning Objectives

    • Experience steel pan music
    • Develop rhythm and musical skills
    • Learn about Caribbean musical traditions
    • Practice listening and movement skills

    Step-by-Step Instructions

    1. 1Sit in circle and listen to steel pan music
    2. 2Talk about how steel pans are made from oil drums
    3. 3Let children explore making sounds with metal containers
    4. 4Practice simple rhythms together
    5. 5Add scarves for dancing to steel pan music
    6. 6Take turns being the 'steel pan band leader'
    7. 7End with group dance to favorite steel pan song

    Assessment Criteria

    • ✓Child listens attentively to steel pan music
    • ✓Child attempts to create rhythms
    • ✓Child participates in movement activities
    • ✓Child shows appreciation for Caribbean music

    Materials Needed

    • Metal pans or containers
    • Wooden spoons or mallets
    • Steel pan music recordings
    • Colorful scarves
    • Simple rhythm instruments

    Preparation

    • •Set up listening area with space for movement
    • •Prepare steel pan music playlist
    • •Arrange metal containers as 'steel pans'
    • •Have scarves ready for dancing

    Teaching Tips

    • 💡Keep volume at comfortable level
    • 💡Encourage all children to participate
    • 💡Model appropriate use of instruments
    • 💡Connect to children's own musical experiences

    Extension Activities

    • +Invite steel pan musician to visit class
    • +Learn about Trinidad and Tobago steel pan history
    • +Create simple steel pan instruments
    • +Compare steel pan music to other Caribbean music

    Key Vocabulary

    steel pan
    rhythm
    music
    Caribbean
    drums
    beat
    dance
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