Hey there, friends! Let’s go on a fun adventure together. We are going to look through some colorful windows and see what’s inside. Are you ready? Let’s start!
First, let’s peek through the red window. What do you think is inside? It’s a violin! A violin is a musical instrument that makes beautiful sounds when you play it with a bow.
Now, let’s look through the blue window. Can you guess what’s there? It’s a banjo! A banjo is a fun instrument with strings that you can strum to make music.
Let’s see what’s in the yellow window. What could it be? It’s a set of drums! Drums are super fun to play. You can tap them with sticks to make a beat.
Next, let’s check out the green window. Do you know what’s inside? It’s a piano! A piano has keys that you press to play lovely tunes.
Let’s take a look in the purple window. What do you see? It’s a trumpet! A trumpet is a shiny instrument that you blow into to make music.
Finally, let’s peek through the orange window. What do you think is there? It’s a guitar! A guitar has strings that you can strum or pluck to play songs.
Wow! We saw so many amazing instruments through the windows. Thank you for coming along and helping me discover what’s inside. Now we know what’s in the window. It’s time to say goodbye. See you next time!
Musical Instrument Match-Up: Gather pictures or toy versions of the instruments mentioned in the article: violin, banjo, drums, piano, trumpet, and guitar. Mix them up and ask the children to match each instrument with the correct window color. Encourage them to describe the sound each instrument makes and how it is played. This will help them remember the instruments and their characteristics.
Create Your Own Window: Provide the children with colored paper and art supplies to create their own “window” with an instrument inside. Ask them to choose a color for their window and draw or craft an instrument of their choice. Once completed, have each child present their window to the class and explain why they chose that instrument and color. This activity encourages creativity and personal expression.
Sound Exploration Walk: Take the children on a short walk around the school or playground and ask them to listen for different sounds. Encourage them to identify any sounds that remind them of the instruments from the lesson. For example, tapping on a metal railing might sound like a drum, or the wind might remind them of a trumpet. Discuss how everyday sounds can be similar to musical instruments, enhancing their observational skills.
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What’s in the window? Can you see?
Boys and girls, come and look with me.
Let’s all look together so we know
What’s in the window. Ready? Let’s go!
I wonder what’s in the red window? Let’s take a look.
Do you know what it is?
It’s a violin!
What’s in the window? Can you see?
Boys and girls, come and look with me.
Let’s take a look in the blue window.
I wonder what it is?
It’s a banjo!
What’s in the window? Can you see?
Boys and girls, come and look with me.
Let’s try the yellow window.
What is it?
They are drums!
What’s in the window? Can you see?
Boys and girls, come and look with me.
Let’s take a look in the green window.
Do you know what it is?
It’s a piano!
What’s in the window? Can you see?
Boys and girls, come and look with me.
Let’s look in the purple window.
What is it?
It’s a trumpet!
What’s in the window? Can you see?
Boys and girls, come and look with me.
Let’s take a look in the orange window.
What is it?
It’s a guitar!
Looking in the window, there’s lots to see.
Thank you, everybody, for helping me.
Thank you, everybody, now we know
What’s in the window. It’s time to go.
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