My plans for Pre-K!!

Students will get to use all different types of drums and instruments.  Students will be taught 2-3 basic beat/rhythms that are easy to replicate.  Students will then implement counting to 5 to practice their counting skills.  In this activity, we will keep a basic beat going and all students will have the opportunity to solo individually.  Next on the agenda is dynamics (how soft and loud) and a unison section.  This “section” of the drum circle will focus on playing loud and soft with one or two rhythms.  We will play one rhythm soft, and one loud and have fun going in-between the two.  This experience is purely to get the children to have fun while focusing on basic counting skills and dynamics.  This activity is also used to let kids express themselves and have fun without any judgement (the solo section).  Drum circles purpose is to bring people together through a language that everyone speaks or can recognize; music.  The last thing I would like to incorporate in my station would be making sure that we clap and appreciate all of the soloists at the end of the circle one by one.  This type of gratitude and appreciation will not only be nice for the students but will make them want to congratulate their peers as well.  
Drum Circle? What’s that?
A drum circle is an activity including a celebration of friends, life itself, community, and music-making in the moment.  Participants sit in a circle while playing drums and hand percussion, and join in creating a group rhythm. The circle is "moderated" by a facilitator who guides the group in rhythms and rhythm-based activities.
What will students gain?
Students will gain basic music skills such as rhythm, dynamics, balance, and counting skills.  Students will also gain the experience of playing music with peers.  Music teaches many things, some of them being, a way of communication, expression, teamwork, and leadership.  These key concepts are vital to the expansion and growth of a human.