Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Identifying instruments
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Imitating playing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify various wind instruments for cultural expression 
- Show interest in wind instruments

- In groups, listen to and watch audio-visual recordings and pictures of varied music instruments 
- In pairs, visually and aurally identify and talk about the wind instruments from the recordings and pictures

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 81 
- Digital resources 
- Pictures of wind instruments 
- Audio-visual recordings

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Drawing instruments
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Drawing and decorating

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify materials for decorating a wind instrument 
- Show creativity in identifying decoration materials

- In groups, identify materials that can be used to decorate a wind instrument using mosaic technique (flute) 
- Discuss the suitability of different decoration materials

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 82 
- Digital resources 
- Decoration materials
- Drawing materials 

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Collecting materials
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Making instruments

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify locally available tools materials for making a wind instrument 
- Show responsibility in collecting materials

- In groups, identify locally available tools materials that can be used to make a wind instrument (reeds, straws, maize stalks, pawpaw stalks, bamboo stems) 
- Collect and organize materials for instrument making

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 83 
- Wind instrument making materials 
- Digital resources
- Tools for instrument making

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Playing instruments
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Body movements

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Play the improvised wind instrument 
- Show confidence in playing instruments

- Individually, play the improvised wind instrument (apply the skills of holding and blowing) 
- Practice proper breathing and playing techniques

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 84 
- Improvised wind instruments 
- Digital resources
- Open space 

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Practice for fluency

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Practice playing the improvised wind instrument for fluency 
- Show improvement in playing technique

- Individually, practice playing the improvised wind instrument for fluency 
- Work on breath control and sound production

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 85 
- Improvised wind instruments 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Creating tunes
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Group playing

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Create simple tunes on the improvised wind instrument 
- Show creativity in tune creation

- Experiment with the improvised wind instrument to create simple tunes 
- Share and perform their tunes for peers

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 85 
- Improvised wind instruments 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Accompanying songs
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Cultural significance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Use wind instruments to accompany songs 
- Show coordination of playing with singing

- Practice using wind instruments to accompany simple songs 
- Coordinate playing and singing in groups

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 85 
- Improvised wind instruments 
- Song materials 
- Digital resources
- Reference materials 

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Instrument care
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Sound exploration

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Demonstrate proper care for wind instruments 
- Show responsibility in instrument care

- Learn and practice proper cleaning and storage of wind instruments 
- Discuss the importance of instrument maintenance

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 85 
- Improvised wind instruments 
- Cleaning materials 
- Storage containers
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Performance preparation
Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Performance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Prepare for a wind instrument performance 
- Show confidence in preparation

- Select and practice pieces for a wind instrument performance 
- Rehearse individually and in groups

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 85 
- Improvised wind instruments 
- Performance pieces 
- Digital resources
- Performance space 

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Reflection

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Reflect on wind instrument learning experiences 
- Enjoy playing an improvised wind instruments

- Discuss what they have learned about wind instruments 
- Reflect on how their playing skills have improved 
- Appreciate the value of wind instruments in music

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 85 
- Digital resources 
- Reflection sheets

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Playing Musical Instrument (Wind) - Integration
Rolls and Balances - Identifying directions for egg roll

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Integrate wind instrument playing with other creative activities 
- Show creativity in integrated activities

- Combine wind instrument playing with singing, movement, or other creative expressions 
- Create and perform integrated presentations

How are wind instruments played?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 85 
- Improvised wind instruments 
- Open space 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 72 

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Rolls and Balances - Practicing egg roll
Rolls and Balances - Identifying swan balance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Perform egg roll in different directions 
- Show proper form in egg roll

- In pairs, show each other how to do the egg roll 
- Give feedback to each other on technique

Which body parts are used in performing an egg rolls and balances?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 73 
- Open space 
- Mats 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 74 

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Rolls and Balances - Practicing swan balance
Rolls and Balances - Collecting materials for markers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Perform swan balance in different directions 
- Show proper form in swan balance

- In pairs, show each other how to do swan balance 
- Give feedback to each other on technique

Which body parts are used in performing an egg rolls and balances?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 74 
- Open space 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 75 
- Reusable materials 

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Rolls and Balances - Making markers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Improvise markers for use during egg roll and swan balance performance 
- Show creativity in marker improvisation

- In groups, improvise the markers using the collected reusable materials 
- Display and discuss their improvised markers

Which body parts are used in performing an egg rolls and balances?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 76 
- Reusable materials 
- Tools for making markers

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Rolls and Balances - Marking field
Rolls and Balances - Performing egg roll

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Mark the field using improvised markers 
- Show teamwork in field preparation

- In groups, mark the field using the improvised markers 
- Discuss the purpose of markers in gymnastics activities

Which body parts are used in performing an egg rolls and balances?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 77 
- Improvised markers 
- Open space
- Marked field 
- Mats 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Rolls and Balances - Singing and swan balance
Rolls and Balances - Swan balance practice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Sing songs while performing swan balance 
- Show coordination of singing and balancing

- Form small groups and stand at one end of the marked field 
- One by one, walk to a marked spot, perform the swan balance and hold it for a count of 5 
- Sing a song related to swan balance while performing

Which body parts are used in performing an egg rolls and balances?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 78 
- Marked field 
- Open space 
- Digital resources
- Markers 

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Rolls and Balances - Egg roll relay
Rolls and Balances - Swan bottle balance

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Participate in egg roll relay activities 
- Show teamwork in relay activities

- Form teams and mark start and finish lines 
- Perform egg roll relay, with team members taking turns to roll 
- Practice good sportsmanship during the relay

Which body parts are used in performing an egg rolls and balances?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 79 
- Marked field 
- Mats 
- Digital resources
- Small plastic bottles with water 
- Open space 

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Rolls and Balances - Combined sequences
Rolls and Balances - Safety awareness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Create and perform sequences combining egg roll and swan balance 
- Show creativity in sequence creation

- In groups, create simple sequences that combine egg roll and swan balance 
- Practice their sequences for smooth transitions 
- Perform their sequences for peers

Which body parts are used in performing an egg rolls and balances?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 80 
- Open space 
- Mats 
- Digital resources
- Safety guidelines 

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Rolls and Balances - Partner work

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Work with partners to improve rolls and balances 
- Show cooperation in partner work

- In pairs, practice egg roll and swan balance 
- Partners provide feedback and assistance 
- Discuss how partner work improves performance

Which body parts are used in performing an egg rolls and balances?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 80 
- Open space 
- Mats 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Rolls and Balances - Advanced variations
Rolls and Balances - Creative applications

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Attempt advanced variations of rolls and balances 
- Show willingness to challenge themselves

- Explore variations of egg roll and swan balance (different arm positions, leg positions, etc.) 
- Practice new variations with proper technique 
- Share discoveries with the class

Which body parts are used in performing an egg rolls and balances?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 80 
- Open space 
- Mats 
- Digital resources
- Storyboards 

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Rolls and Balances - Performance preparation
Water Safety - Identifying water points

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Prepare for a final performance of rolls and balances 
- Show commitment to performance quality

- Finalize and practice group choreography 
- Focus on quality of movement, transitions, and expression 
- Rehearse for a final presentation

Which body parts are used in performing an egg rolls and balances?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 80 
- Open space 
- Mats 
- Audio equipment 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 102 
- Pictures of water points 

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Recognizing water points
Water Safety - Materials for floaters

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Recognize different water points in the school environment 
- Show awareness of water point locations

- Look at pictures of different water points 
- Walk around the school compound to identify water points like tanks, rivers, wells or taps 
- Draw one of the water points observed

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 102 
- School compound 
- Drawing materials 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 103 
- Samples of materials 

- Observation  - Written assignments

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Making floaters
Water Safety - Songs for water activities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Improvise floaters for use in water for safety 
- Show creativity in floater design

- In groups, make simple floaters using the locally available materials using assemblage technique 
- Display and discuss their improvised floaters

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 103 
- Materials for floaters 
- Tools 
- Digital resources
- Song materials 

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Singing water safety songs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Perform singing games on water safety 
- Show enthusiasm in singing about water safety

- Practice singing water safety songs to familiar tunes 
- Sing the songs while doing actions to reinforce water safety messages 
- Walk to a water point at school and sing the song with actions

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 104 
- School water point 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Creating water safety songs
Water Safety - Water entry technique

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Create simple water safety songs 
- Show creativity in song creation

- With the help of the teacher, choose a familiar song 
- Change the words to talk about water safety 
- Sing the adapted song with actions

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 104 
- Song materials 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 105 
- Safe practice area 

- Observation  - Peer assessment

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Flotation technique
Water Safety - Water games

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Float in water using mushroom technique for water safety 
- Show confidence in flotation technique

- Individually use mushroom flotation technique 
- Practice proper breathing and body position for flotation 
- Discuss the importance of staying calm while floating

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 105 
- Safe water facility if available 
- Flotation devices 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Practical tests

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Discussing water dangers
Water Safety - Water point dangers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify dangers of water points 
- Show awareness of water risks

- Talk about dangers of water points like wells, ponds, rivers and tanks 
- Write about water point dangers in their exercise books 
- Read their writings to the class

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 106 
- Pictures of water points 
- Writing materials 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Written assignments

Performance and Display

Water Safety - School water safety
Water Safety - Personal water safety

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify water safety measures in school 
- Show appreciation for safety measures

- Discuss what the school has done to ensure water safety 
- Read and discuss points about water safety measures 
- Identify which measures are implemented at their school

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 107 
- School water points 
- Digital resources
- Reading materials 

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Creating water safety posters

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Create simple posters about water safety 
- Show creativity in poster design

- Look at example posters about water safety 
- Make posters with water safety messages 
- Display and discuss their posters

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 108 
- Poster materials 
- Sample posters 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Written assignments

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Pattern making
Water Safety - Water safety awareness

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Make geometric shapes and lines patterns during water play 
- Show creativity in pattern making

- In groups, explore line patterns and geometric shapes during water play activities 
- Discuss how patterns can be created during water games 
- Draw patterns they would like to create in water

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 108 
- Drawing materials 
- Digital resources
- Digital resources 
- Role-play materials

- Observation  - Written assignments

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Drowning prevention
Water Safety - Mushroom float practice

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify basic drowning prevention measures 
- Show knowledge of prevention strategies

- Discuss basic drowning prevention measures 
- Learn to recognize when someone needs help in water 
- Practice calling for adult help in simulated emergencies

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 108 
- Digital resources 
- Role-play materials
- Safe water facility if available 
- Flotation devices 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Oral questions

Performance and Display

Water Safety - Reflection
Water Safety - Assessment

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Reflect on water safety learning 
- Appreciate playing water games for recreation and fitness

- Discuss what they have learned about water safety 
- Reflect on their confidence in water 
- Appreciate the importance of water safety knowledge

Which games are played in water?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 108 
- Digital resources 
- Reflection sheets
- Assessment materials 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Oral questions

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Songs

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify songs used in the African style singing game performance 
- Show interest in African style songs

- In groups watch recorded or live performances of African singing games and identify songs in the performance 
- Discuss the characteristics of songs used in African style singing games

What makes African singing games interesting?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 95 
- Digital resources 
- Video recordings of African style singing games

- Observation  - Oral questions

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Roles of performers
African Style Singing Game - Reports on roles

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify roles of the performers in the African style singing game 
- Show appreciation for different roles

- In groups, watch recorded or live performances of African singing games and identify various roles of performers (singers, leaders, dancers) 
- In groups, talk about various roles of performers in the African singing games watched

What makes African singing games interesting?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 95 
- Digital resources 
- Video recordings of African style singing games
- Reference materials 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Oral questions

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Costumes and props
African Style Singing Game - Describing costumes

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify costumes used in the African style singing game performances 
- Show interest in performance costumes

- In groups, watch a live or recorded African style singing game and identify costumes and props used 
- Discuss the importance of costumes in performances

What makes African singing games interesting?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 96 
- Digital resources 
- Video recordings of African style singing games
- Pictures of costumes

- Observation  - Oral questions

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Props
African Style Singing Game - Imitating activities

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify props used in the African style singing game 
- Show interest in performance props

- In groups, identify props used in African style singing game performances 
- Discuss the purpose and importance of props in performances

What makes African singing games interesting?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 96 
- Digital resources 
- Pictures of props 
- Video recordings
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 97 
- Open space 

- Observation  - Oral questions

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Pattern formations
African Style Singing Game - Western style comparison

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify basic shapes and pattern formations used in African style singing games 
- Show understanding of pattern formations

- In pairs discuss various pattern formations involved in the African style singing games 
- Identify and describe shapes and patterns in performances

What makes African singing games interesting?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 97 
- Digital resources 
- Video recordings
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 98 

- Observation  - Oral questions

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Messages

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify messages communicated in African style singing games 
- Show understanding of cultural messages

- Discuss the messages and themes in African style singing games 
- Relate messages to cultural values and traditions 
- Appreciate the educational role of singing games

What makes African singing games interesting?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 98 
- Digital resources 
- Reference materials

- Observation  - Oral questions

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Cultural significance
African Style Singing Game - Rhythmic patterns

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify the cultural significance of African style singing games 
- Show appreciation for cultural heritage

- Discuss the cultural significance of African style singing games 
- Learn about the origins and purpose of specific games 
- Appreciate singing games as cultural heritage

What makes African singing games interesting?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 98 
- Digital resources 
- Reference materials
- Audio recordings 
- Percussion instruments 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Oral questions

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Vocal techniques
African Style Singing Game - Performance styles

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify vocal techniques used in African style singing games 
- Show appreciation for vocal expression

- Listen to and identify vocal techniques in African style singing games (call and response, solo/chorus, etc.) 
- Practice simple vocal techniques 
- Discuss how vocal techniques contribute to the performance

What makes African singing games interesting?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 99 
- Audio recordings 
- Digital resources
- Video recordings 

- Observation  - Practical tests

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Creativity in games
African Style Singing Game - Performance critique

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify creative elements in African style singing games 
- Show appreciation for creative expression

- Discuss creative elements in African style singing games (improvisation, adaptation, innovation) 
- Identify examples of creativity in performances watched 
- Appreciate creative expression in cultural activities

What makes African singing games interesting?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 99 
- Video recordings 
- Digital resources
- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 100 

- Observation  - Oral questions

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Cultural values
African Style Singing Game - Preservation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Identify cultural values expressed in African style singing games 
- Show appreciation for cultural values

- Discuss cultural values expressed through African style singing games (cooperation, respect, unity, etc.) 
- Relate these values to their own lives 
- Appreciate the role of singing games in cultural education

What makes African singing games interesting?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 100 
- Reference materials 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Oral questions

Appreciation

African Style Singing Game - Personal response

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
 
- Express personal response to African style singing games 
- Appreciate performances of African style singing games for cultural awareness

- Share personal feelings and responses to African style singing games 
- Discuss favorite aspects of the games 
- Reflect on what they have learned about culture through singing games 
- Appreciate the value of singing games in cultural awareness and identity

What makes African singing games interesting?

- Humming Bird Musikk Creative Activities Grade 2 pg. 101 
- Reflection materials 
- Digital resources

- Observation  - Oral questions