K-5 These plans are designed to be the same for all grade levels (except as noted). Of course, the expectations of performance accuracy will vary with grade level.
Start right away by having the students sing the alphabet song (acapella), showing you the ASL signs for each letter. You may direct volume dynamics, and be mindful of tempo with finger spellers. Full participation is the goal.
Example of ABC song in ASL
ABC song
Next have them sign A through G, and then G down to A. Point their attention the the treble clef on the white board. Have the group show show you the ASL letter name for each note you indicate. K-1 will need more assistance.
Tap twice in rhythm alternating on each thigh, and students will join you. Speed up for the older students. Then ask the students in grades 3-5 to demonstrate a paradiddle rhythm.
a video short of child drummer, for fun
youtube.com/shorts/VSGrWgxnkd0
With the lyrics displayed on the screen, lead them in singing, Joy to the World and then Silent Night (traditional), compared with Silent Night (bluegrass w/ ASL) (These songs are part of our winter concert, and they need to memorize the lyrics.)
For the younger students, I have them read aloud with developmental appropriate practice. Have students point out
K - the sound that some letters make.
1 - consonant blends
2 - rhyming words, and why they rhyme
3 - spellings
4 - syllables per line
5 - spellings
Or anything that you deem appropriate to help them focus on memorizing the text.
Preview the links at musicamos.com/sub and select which ones you are comfortable showing to balance out the remaining time.
Video song clip from Mary Poppins
Step in TimePitch generator (for having students sing matching pitches)
Solfage practice
Have students line up inside the classroom a couple minutes before scheduled teacher pick up. Do some call response to get their attention, and have them exit quietly with their teacher.
The last class of the day needs to be taken to the gym by the 2:55 dismissal.
If you need to sub a consecutive day in music, then repeat what you deem appropriate, and visit alternative links.
Or, for students in grades 2 - 5, you can pass out pencils and the listening test over rhythm and pitches. That will take up the full class session.
Or, if you are assigned even more days, and you are feeling particularly brave, teach the children to play Silent Night (on ukulele), or the easy strum version here youtu.be/23WZ49u_iwc