Target/codes: distinguish four continuing PULSE places from three RHYTHM events and a rest; AC9AMUFD01, AC9AMUFC01. Prepare: A saved model, Little Window Rhythm source, four broad cells.
- Welcome · 3 min. Offer “A tiny opening, music alone, or your idea?” Agree the locally reviewed familiar quiet source and accessible stop, or choose adult sounding/silent plan. Cue four comfortable beat places without a speed target.
- Model · 4 min. Before score discussion, offer one short actual phrase: child tries a pulse at all four beats or rhythm at 1, 3, 4, waiting at 2. Adult points/cues all four; no required simultaneous sounds. An adult may instead sound the child-directed part; if neither sounds, record a silent plan. Then show A: PULSE
X X X X, RHYTHMX – X X. - Try together · 5 min. Ask “Where did our rhythm wait?” Point through all four columns. If heard, child can express what they noticed, or pass; do not infer hearing from pointing. If useful count four pulse places and three rhythm events. Rest in this part does not require bodily stillness.
- Child choice · 7 min. Child chooses which part to keep for their own small opening or music alone. Offer one more phrase and “Keep it, change it, or stop?” A quiet card/drawing can hold the same idea. A full together version is highly optional with two willing makers and reviewed distinguishable sources.
- Notice · 4 min. Privately note actual maker, help and what occurred using the header fields. Separate three planned X marks from actual rhythm entries/rest; a plan does not show pulse accuracy. Child may title the piece or leave it unnamed.
- Close · 2 min. Save the chosen idea, or stop without saving. Tomorrow offers a different quiet place.