YEAR 2 LESSON NOTES – FIRST TERM
(2025/2026)
Theme: Tropical Rainforest
LESSON PLAN
(1) WEEK 1 (2) DATE: __________ (3) CLASS: Year 2
(4) SUBJECT: MUSIC
(5) LESSON TITLE: Welcome to the Rainforest – Exploring Nature Sounds
(7) PERIOD: 2 PERIODS(8) DURATION: 1hr 25mins
(9) LEARNING OBJECTIVES: BY THE END OF THE LESSON PUPILS SHOULD BE ABLE TO:
I. Identify rainforest sounds (rain, birds, monkeys, frogs).
II. Differentiate between natural and musical sounds.
III. Play recorder note B as “bird call.”
KEY VOCABULARY WORDS: rainforest, chirp, croak, rustle
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS: rainforest flashcards, percussion instruments, speaker
with rainforest sounds, recorder.
CONNECTION TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: pupils are familiar with animal and weather
sounds.
CONTENTS: Rainforest sounds can be created with voices, instruments and recorder.
STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES:
Step 1: Teacher plays rainforest sounds; pupils guess.
Step 2: Pupils imitate animal and rain sounds vocally.
Step 3: Teacher introduces percussion for rainforest rhythm.
Step 4: Pupils learn chant “Rain, Rainforest Green.”
Step 5: Pupils play recorder note B as bird call.
Class work: Pupils draw their favorite rainforest animal and write its sound.
Evaluation: Pupils identify sounds and play recorder note B.
WRAP-UP: Teacher reviews rainforest sounds with class questions.
Home work: Practice imitating rainforest sounds at home.
(1) WEEK 2 (2) DATE: __________ (3) CLASS: Year 2
(4) SUBJECT: MUSIC
(5) LESSON TITLE: Layers of the Rainforest – Music in Levels
(7) PERIOD: 2 PERIODS(8) DURATION: 1hr 25mins
(9) LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
I. Identify the four rainforest layers.
II. Match animals to their correct layer.
III. Play recorder notes B–A as “parrot sounds.”
KEY VOCABULARY WORDS: emergent, canopy, understory, forest floor
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS: rainforest layer chart, animal flashcards, drums, shakers,
recorder.
CONNECTION TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: pupils have seen pictures of tall trees.
CONTENTS: The rainforest has four layers with different animals and sounds.
STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES:
Step 1: Teacher explains rainforest layers using chart.
Step 2: Pupils act out being animals in each layer.
Step 3: Pupils do a call-and-response chant “From the Top to the Floor.”
Step 4: Pupils play recorder notes B–A.
Step 5: Pupils march while playing percussion as layers “move.”
Class work: Pupils match animals to rainforest layers on worksheet.
Evaluation: Pupils identify and act out animals in correct layer.
WRAP-UP: Teacher asks quick questions on rainforest layers.
Home work: Draw a rainforest tree with animals in it.
(1) WEEK 3 (2) DATE: __________ (3) CLASS: Year 2
(4) SUBJECT: MUSIC
(5) LESSON TITLE: Rainforest Animals – Sounds and Movements
(7) PERIOD: 2 PERIODS(8) DURATION: 1hr 25mins
(9) LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
I. Identify rainforest animals by sound.
II. Move like rainforest animals in rhythm.
III. Play recorder notes B–A–G as “animal voices.”
KEY VOCABULARY WORDS: parrot, jaguar, monkey, frog
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS: animal sound recordings, flashcards, percussion
instruments, recorder.
CONNECTION TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: pupils know some jungle animals.
CONTENTS: Animal sounds can be expressed vocally, through movement and
instruments.
STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES:
Step 1: Teacher plays animal sounds; pupils guess.
Step 2: Pupils imitate animal sounds and actions.
Step 3: Pupils create rhythm patterns to match animal names.
Step 4: Pupils practice recorder B–A–G.
Step 5: Pupils sing “Five Little Monkeys” with actions.
Class work: Pupils draw and label one rainforest animal.
Evaluation: Pupils identify animals by sound and play recorder BAG.
WRAP-UP: Teacher reviews animal sound patterns.
Home work: Practice singing and recorder BAG.
(1) WEEK 4 (2) DATE: __________ (3) CLASS: Year 2
(4) SUBJECT: MUSIC
(5) LESSON TITLE: Rainforest Plants – Music of Trees and Leaves
(7) PERIOD: 2 PERIODS(8) DURATION: 1hr 25mins
(9) LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
I. Identify rainforest plants (trees, fruits, flowers).
II. Create sounds of rain and wind through body percussion.
III. Play recorder rhythm patterns BAG.
KEY VOCABULARY WORDS: kapok tree, cocoa, orchid, banana
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS: plant flashcards, leaves for rubbing, crayons, recorder,
percussion.
CONNECTION TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: pupils know common fruits and trees.
CONTENTS: Plants are essential to the rainforest and can inspire music.
STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES:
Step 1: Teacher shows pictures of rainforest plants.
Step 2: Pupils create leaf rubbings with crayons.
Step 3: Pupils do body percussion for rain (clap, tap, stomp).
Step 4: Pupils play recorder BAG to imitate rain drops.
Step 5: Pupils sing “In the Jungle, the Mighty Jungle.”
Class work: Pupils color rainforest plants worksheet.
Evaluation: Pupils identify plants and perform rain sounds.
WRAP-UP: Teacher revises plant names with class chant.
Home work: Bring a leaf to school for sound activity.
(1) WEEK 5 (2) DATE: __________ (3) CLASS: Year 2
(4) SUBJECT: MUSIC
(5) LESSON TITLE: People of the Rainforest – Music and Culture
(7) PERIOD: 2 PERIODS(8) DURATION: 1hr 25mins
(9) LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
I. Learn about rainforest tribes and their music.
II. Perform a tribal rhythm using drums and shakers.
III. Play recorder in group patterns.
KEY VOCABULARY WORDS: tribe, culture, rhythm, dance
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS: video of rainforest tribes, percussion instruments, face
paint (safe), recorder.
CONNECTION TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: pupils know about different cultures.
CONTENTS: People of the rainforest use music, rhythm and dance in daily life.
STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES:
Step 1: Teacher shows short video of rainforest tribes.
Step 2: Pupils practice drumming simple tribal rhythms.
Step 3: Pupils do safe face painting.
Step 4: Pupils play recorder patterns in groups.
Step 5: Pupils dance to drum rhythm together.
Class work: Pupils draw and decorate a tribal drum.
Evaluation: Pupils perform rhythms and play recorder patterns.
WRAP-UP: Teacher summarizes culture of rainforest tribes.
Home work: Practice clapping a tribal rhythm.
(1) WEEK 6 (2) DATE: __________ (3) CLASS: Year 2
(4) SUBJECT: MUSIC
(5) LESSON TITLE: Rainforest Weather – Music of Rain and Thunder
(7) PERIOD: 2 PERIODS(8) DURATION: 1hr 25mins
(9) LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
I. Recognize rainy and hot rainforest climate.
II. Create storm sounds using percussion and body movements.
III. Play recorder long notes as “rain sounds.”
KEY VOCABULARY WORDS: storm, thunder, lightning, rain
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS: sound effects, rain sticks, drums, recorder.
CONNECTION TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: pupils have experienced rainfall.
CONTENTS: Rainforest weather can be expressed through sound and instruments.
STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES:
Step 1: Teacher plays sound effects (rain, thunder).
Step 2: Pupils use body percussion to imitate rainfall.
Step 3: Pupils use drums and rain sticks to create a storm.
Step 4: Pupils play long notes on recorder to mimic rain.
Step 5: Pupils sing and move to “Rain, Rain, Go Away.”
Class work: Pupils draw a picture of rainy day in rainforest.
Evaluation: Pupils perform storm sounds and recorder notes.
WRAP-UP: Teacher reviews weather music with pupils.
Home work: Practice rain sound at home using body percussion.
(1) WEEK 7 (2) DATE: __________ (3) CLASS: Year 2
(4) SUBJECT: MUSIC
(5) LESSON TITLE: MIDTERM BREAK
(7) PERIOD: 2 PERIODS(8) DURATION: 1hr 25mins
(1) WEEK 8 (2) DATE: __________ (3) CLASS: Year 2
(4) SUBJECT: MUSIC
(5) LESSON TITLE: Dangers to the Rainforest – Save the Trees
(7) PERIOD: 2 PERIODS(8) DURATION: 1hr 25mins
(9) LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
I. Understand dangers of deforestation.
II. Create a “Save the Rainforest” chant with percussion.
III. Play recorder melody to accompany chant.
KEY VOCABULARY WORDS: deforestation, protect, save, nature
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS: before/after rainforest pictures, poster papers, markers,
recorder, drums.
CONNECTION TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: pupils know trees are important.
CONTENTS: Rainforests are being destroyed but can be protected.
STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES:
Step 1: Teacher shows pictures of deforestation.
Step 2: Pupils discuss how to protect rainforest.
Step 3: Pupils create posters “Save the Rainforest.”
Step 4: Pupils play recorder BAG with chant.
Step 5: Class performs Save-the-Rainforest song.
Class work: Pupils design poster with “Save the Trees.”
Evaluation: Pupils sing chant and play recorder.
WRAP-UP: Teacher reviews dangers to rainforest.
Home work: Tell family one way to save the rainforest.
(1) WEEK 9 (2) DATE: __________ (3) CLASS: Year 2
(4) SUBJECT: MUSIC
(5) LESSON TITLE: Rainforest Adventure – Music and Drama
(7) PERIOD: 2 PERIODS(8) DURATION: 1hr 25mins
(9) LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
I. Act out a rainforest adventure story.
II. Use instruments to create background rainforest music.
III. Play recorder as part of performance.
KEY VOCABULARY WORDS: explore, adventure, soundscape, drama
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS: story script, costumes (animal masks), percussion,
recorder.
CONNECTION TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: pupils have acted out animals before.
CONTENTS: Drama and music bring rainforest adventure to life.
STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES:
Step 1: Teacher narrates rainforest adventure.
Step 2: Pupils act as animals, explorer, trees, rain.
Step 3: Pupils add percussion for background sounds.
Step 4: Pupils play recorder melody for adventure.
Step 5: Pupils sing “In the Jungle” at end.
Class work: Pupils join group drama performance.
Evaluation: Pupils act and play instruments together.
WRAP-UP: Teacher asks pupils to share favorite part of story.
Home work: Retell rainforest adventure to family.
(1) WEEK 10 (2) DATE: __________ (3) CLASS: Year 2
(4) SUBJECT: MUSIC
(5) LESSON TITLE: Rainforest Festival – End of Term Concert
(7) PERIOD: 2 PERIODS(8) DURATION: 1hr 25mins
(9) LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
I. Review rainforest theme through music and drama.
II. Perform rainforest songs and recorder pieces.
III. Celebrate teamwork through a mini concert.
KEY VOCABULARY WORDS: concert, festival, perform, celebrate
RESOURCES AND MATERIALS: recorder, percussion, costumes, posters.
CONNECTION TO PRIOR KNOWLEDGE: pupils practiced rainforest songs and recorder.
CONTENTS: A concert is a performance showing what was learnt.
STRATEGIES AND ACTIVITIES:
Step 1: Pupils revise all rainforest songs.
Step 2: Pupils perform recorder BAG melody.
Step 3: Pupils perform rainforest soundscape.
Step 4: Pupils act short rainforest drama.
Step 5: Pupils present posters and crafts.
Class work: Pupils rehearse and present rainforest concert.
Evaluation: Pupils perform confidently with music and recorder.
WRAP-UP: Teacher thanks pupils and highlights achievements.
Home work: Share rainforest song with family.
