Lesson Plan - Happy Birthday

Are you looking for preschool birthday music? Celebrating birthdays in the classroom is a great way to build a sense of community and show appreciation for each student. It doesn't matter if you celebrate birthdays throughout the year or dedicate one class for all their birthdays, we've got you covered with this lesson plan. This done-for-you music lesson plan has ten engaging and inclusive musical activities to choose from!

Even if you don't use this as a lesson. this product gives you a toolbag of resources to use throughout the year to celebrate birthdays.

This lesson plan was designed for PreK and kindergarten-aged kids, but lower elementary kids love these activities too!

My musical lesson plans teach basic musical concepts such as rhythm, singing, and movement, but are also great for developing coordination, gross and fine motor skills, and literacy skills. These lesson plans can be used as is or modified as needed, for toddlers, preschoolers, early elementary (kindergarten, first and second grade), and homeschool co-ops.

This easy-to-teach lesson plan requires simple materials - generally egg shakers, scarves, a Bluetooth speaker, and an optional piano, keyboard, ukulele, or guitar. All songs can also be sung a cappella if you don't play an instrument. You'll get activities themed for the lesson plan and instructions on how they should be performed, a complete list of songs to add to your playlist and any sheet music needed, complete with chords and notation. You can teach this lesson plan without an extensive musical background yourself!

What's included:

• List of simple materials (things you probably already have)
• List of songs to add to your playlist
• Detailed instructions for how to carry out fun music activities
• Storybook recommendations
• Sheet music and rhymes with lyrics, notation and chord symbols
• A printable birthday crown for students