Teachers, are you on a quest to dive into the world of classical composers and the timeless classics but feeling a bit lost? Fear not! I’ve got a treasure chest of music lesson plans featuring the legends of melody and harmony.
My mission? To make those classics come alive and get the little ones dancing! Drumroll, please… I’m thrilled to unveil my latest gem: a Scott Joplin music lesson plan! Yes, you heard that right! The king of ragtime, famous for catchy hits like “The Entertainer” and “Maple Leaf Rag,” is ready to jazz up preschool music time!
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 acapella 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 in the lesson plan?
- A list of simple materials (most of which you probably already have)
- A selection of songs to add to your playlist
- Detailed instructions for carrying out 10 fun activities
- A storybook recommendation for a literacy component
- Sheet music with lyrics, notations, and chord symbols
- Printable visual symbols that represent important aspects of Scott Joplin’s life and his music
Find the Scott Joplin Lesson Plan in my Teachers Pay Teachers store.
These lesson plans were designed for a movement-based preschool music class. There are enough activities and songs (10 total) to last approximately 30 minutes. All of the activities encourage kids to develop in areas such as coordination, literacy, cognitive skills, creativity and more.
I have a talent for creating straightforward lesson plans, making it easy to share plans that are effortless for you to implement. I often incorporate piggyback songs with catchy tunes and simple lyrics, so you won’t need to learn many new songs to teach your class.