MUSIC LESSON PLAN:
Snowball Rhythm Fight!
30-Minute Elementary Music Lesson
(Florida – Substitute Ready)
Grade Level: K–5 (easily adaptable)
Time: 30 minutes
Theme: Winter / Snow
Focus: Rhythm reading, steady beat,
performance, cooperation

OBJECTIVES:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able
to:
 Read and perform simple rhythmic
patterns
 Maintain a steady beat while clapping
rhythms
 Demonstrate appropriate movement
and self-control during a music game
 Collaborate respectfully with
classmates
MATERIALS:
(Very Minimal!)
 White scrap paper (½ sheets work
best)
 Pencil or marker
 Music player OR teacher clapping
(music optional)

 Open classroom space
(No instruments. No projector. No smartboard.)
"I CAN" STATEMENTS:
 I can clap a rhythm using my hands.
 I can keep a steady beat.
 I can read rhythm symbols.
 I can follow music game rules safely.
 I can work respectfully with others.

LESSON BREAKDOWN (30 Minutes)
1. Welcome & Warm-Up (5 minutes)
Teacher/Sub Says:
“Today we’re having a winter snowball rhythm
fight — but with music rules!”
Warm-Up Activity:
 Clap a steady beat together
 Echo clap simple rhythms:
o Ta ta
o Ta ti-ti
o Ti-ti ta
 Ask: “Was that fast or slow? Did we
stay together?”