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LEARNING OBJECTIVE : Having fun with friends and creative expression in dance. Getting to know each other. ACTIVITY : Put sticke... Details » | None |  |
This is a creative activity for toddlers and preschoolers. Talk to children about music and how it can make you feel. Slow and classical music ca... Details » |  |  |
Beforehand, cut out lots of strips out of black and white construction paper (about 1" wide). Make black strips shorter than the white. Tape... Details » | | |
Music and simple musical instruments can teach kids how to be creative, resourceful, play with language, listen to each other, and how to cooperate... Details » | | |
Creating a simple guiro can be a fun way to share Latin-American culture, a bit of Spanish language, and music-making skills at the same time. A gu... Details » | | |
What can be used to make music? Practically anything! The musical washboard is proof that people have found creative ways to make music from all ki... Details » | | |
If using tin cans, start by making sure that the edges are sanded/taped and are safe. Next, cover each can/container with colored contact paper. ... Details » | None | |
Tape a sheet of paper beneath a child-height chair. Pour about 1/2 cup of paint into a dishpan and rub and place it in front of the child sitting i... Details » | None | |
1. Johnny works with one hammer, One hammer, 1 hammer, Johnny works with 1 hammer, Then he works with two. (Hammer one fist lightly on leg) 2. . . ... Details » | None | |
Allow children to dress-up in island/beach wear. Play Hawaiian music and teach the children some simple Hula dancing movements. Allow children to m... Details » | None | |
Create "fire sticks" with paper towel rolls and tape on strips of orange, red, and yellow streamers. Turn on Island music and let the kid... Details » | None | |
Have each child get their beach towel and lay it out on the ground. This will be is their space for doing an activity, (ie. coloring a picture, doi... Details » | None | |
Staple streamers together to make butterfly wings. Play some music and have your children hold them and dance around like butterflies. Alternate fa... Details » | None | |
ACTIVITY 1 : Bring children outside or into a large space. Place parachute on the floor in a big circle. Have children find a color to sit on... Details » | None | |
Use finger play or let children act out the "Five Little Speckled Frogs" rhyme. Have five children sit on a strip of tape on the floor... Details » | None | |
Play like hot potato. The children pass an apple until the music stops. Whoever is holding it when the music stops is sent to the apple patch ( the... Details » | None | |
LEARNING OBJECTIVES : 1) Listen and follow directions in a group game. 2) Practice gross motor skills of walking, running, and gathering ... Details » | | |
Ready for some homemade musical fun for the holidays? Time to recycle those little bells you have around the house or pick up a small pack from a l... Details » | | |
