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Making Music Together
Set out a box of simple musical instruments such as maracas, drums, rhythm
sticks, tambourines, and bells. Be sure to have several of each kind so all children
can join in if they choose.
Play some music and begin to play one of the instruments.
As children join you, help them choose an instrument and play along.
Each time another child joins the group, comment about how the music sounds
when “we all play music together.”
Dancing Just Like Rosa
Play some lively children’s music and invite children to join you in an area large
enough to move around without bumping into each other.
Begin by doing a simple movement such as clapping your hands and encourage
the children to do the same.
If one of the children starts to do a different motion such as turning around
or bouncing up and down, describe it to the others and encourage them to
imitate it. For example, “Rosa is bending her knees up and down, let’s do
that, too!”
Have some simple props such as cheerleading pompoms or short paper
streamers. If one child chooses one and others follow, describe what each
is doing; “Heath is waving a streamer and so is Terrence.”
Special Needs Tip
Encourage children who cannot stand to wave the props!