Music & Rhythm

Engaging with music through singing, rhythm, movement, listening, and playing simple instruments.

Examples & Achievements

• Sings familiar songs mostly in tune
• Claps or taps a steady beat
• Moves body to match the rhythm and tempo of music
• Plays simple percussion instruments (tambourine, rhythm sticks, xylophone)
• Recognizes and names familiar songs
• Distinguishes between loud/soft, fast/slow, high/low

How to Measure

• Maintains a steady beat for 10+ seconds while clapping or tapping
• Sings a familiar song with recognizable melody
• Matches movements to tempo changes (slow/fast)
• Identifies 3+ musical concepts (loud/soft, fast/slow, high/low)
• Teaching Strategies GOLD Objective 34 (music)