Noisy and Quiet
May 8, 2017
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 Tonal patterns
Playin’ on My Drum
May 8, 2017
Musical activities: Set up for a group activity. Distribute drums with head side up on floor. Turn on Tap each child’s drum to the beat, encouraging imitation. Tap to the beat gently on the baby’s body as they explore the drum. Extend: tickle the top surface (drum head), play Peek-a-Boo, make the drum jump. Collect drums.
Turtle on the Rock
May 8, 2017
Musical activities: Lead the chant, using tactile stimulation with each child:• 1st & 2nd phrases: tap the child’s torso to the macrobeat.• 3rd & 4th phrases: tap the child’s torso to the microbeat.• “Mmm.., cozy!”: Rub the child’s belly in a circular motion saying, “Mmm.., cozy!” Rhythm patterns
Sparkle
May 8, 2017
Musical activities: Pick up each child and rock as you sing a cappella.
‘Liza Jane
May 8, 2017
Musical activities: Turn on Pick up one child at a time and dance, wiggle, fly, etc., into the lyrics. Replace the lyrics “dance with me”with a new movement for each verse. Variations: movement ideas Replace “’Liza Jane” with children’s names for a personalized touch. For example, “Come, my Mary…”
Pajamas
May 8, 2017
Musical activities: Prepare for a group activity. Distribute shakers. Turn on Shake to the macrobeat throughout one repetition of the song.Shake to the microbeat (little) on the repeat. Use nonsense syllables, incorporating babble sounds used by the children. Shake to the microbeat (little) on the repeat. Use nonsense syllables, incorporating babble sounds used by the […]
My Fingers
May 8, 2017
Musical activities: Reach your arms from your lap to the baby’s head and gently tap while saying, “Reach, reach, reach, reach.” Move arms to the macrobeat. • Reach: Repeat movement from above while saying the first lines. • Stroke: Softly stroke the child’s cheeks with your fingertips to the macrobeat. • Jump: Jump fingers high […]
Tumbalalaika
May 8, 2017
Musical activities: Pick up children one at a time. Rock gently while singing the lullaby.
‘Liza Jane
May 8, 2017
Musical activities: Everyone stands up. Turn on Pick up one child at a time and dance, wiggle, fly, etc., into the lyrics. Replace the lyrics “dance with me”with a new large movement for each verse. Variations: movement ideas Continue a cappella. Replace “’ Liza Jane” with children’ s names singing, “Come, my Mary…”
Out and About
May 6, 2017
Musical activities: Distribute instruments. Turn on Children choose an instrument playing freely to build confidence in improvisation and movement to the beat and rhythms. Collect instruments.