Introduction to the song

In the introduction to lesson 1, we introduce the resource and meet the teachers who will be learning alongside you.

We also discuss the song the resource focuses on, called 'Essequibo River'.

Download the lesson plan for lesson 1 and watch the song below.

Lesson 1 learning objectives:

• To listen to and imitate song phrases
• To pitch-match the class
• To sing as a class
• To sing a call and response song