Musical activities: Distribute finger cymbals. Gently assist the children with tapping them together. Turn on Tap to the macrobeat during the verse. Tap to the microbeat during the refrain. Continue singing and playing, incorporating finger cymbals variations. Visit each child as they play, tapping gently on knees, toes, etc. Incorporate nonsense syllables to help children […]
Musical activities: Vocal play: Roll hands to your lap from overhead. Use a gentle descending “ah” voice play. Run your fingers down the baby’s backs. Repeat encouraging a vocal response from the children. 1st & 2nd phrases: Pat your lap to the macrobeat. 3rd & 4th phrases: Clap hands to the microbeat, gradually lifting them […]
Musical activities: Distribute sticks. Turn on Rub sticks together to the microbeat. Visit each child as you play. Tap the child’s bottom of foot gently to the macrobeat (big) during the next repetition. Replace lyrics with nonsense syllable. Alternate between tactile and aural stimulation as in steps 2-3 for each verse. Continue a cappella when […]
Musical activities: Distribute instruments Turn on Encourage the children to play freely to the music encouraging improvisation and spontaneous movement to the beat and rhythms. Collect instruments.
Musical activities: Distribute instruments Turn on Encourage the children to play freely to the music encouraging improvisation and spontaneous movement to the beat and rhythms. Collect instruments.
Musical activities: Rock and sing with each child. Crawlers and children beginning to move may not want to be held. Rub their backs gently to the beat or allow them to watch and listen.
Musical activities: Lead with guitar, tambourine, a cappella, or turn on Clap and bounce to the macrobeat during the verse. Refrain: Take little steps in place to the microbeat. Repeat steps 2-3 twice, holding each child in turn. Incorporate large movement variations during the verses. Keep the refrain throughout. Tonal Patterns
Musical activities: Set up for a group activity. Distribute castanets. Turn on Demonstrate how to tap your castanet on the floor during the first repetition. Play your castanet with each child through one repetition. Resting tone play*: Place castanet in your palm; tap top quickly with the other hand while singing the resting tone. Collect […]
Musical activities: Vocal play: Roll hands to your lap from overhead. Use a gentle descending “ah” voice play. Run your fingers down the baby’s backs. Repeat encouraging a vocal response from the children. 1st & 2nd phrases: Pat your lap to the macrobeat. 3rd & 4th phrases: Clap hands to the microbeat, gradually lifting them […]
Musical activities: Turn on or sing a cappella Dance to the beat with each child as follows:~ Loud: march or twist strongly to the macrobeat*~ Soft: tiptoe quietly around the room 3. Tonal patterns