Playin’ on My Drum

Musical activities: Let’s make a rain storm!  • Vigorously tap palms on thighs saying, “boooom!” for thunder. Follow with a hand clap for lightening. • Lightly tap fingertips up and down body saying “dee-dee” for raindrops. • Repeat this process allowing the children to explore the sounds on their body.

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Hurt My Toe

Musical activities: Voice play: Rub your knee and use voice play to say “ooh.” Move to another part of your body using “ooh” and “aah” in various inflections or

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Fire Call

Musical activities: “Let’s be firefighters! Put on your hat.” Use vocal sirens to encourage vocal exploration.  Lead as in week 6 for the value of repetition. Extend: Ask children where the fire is in the room. Race to that part of the room to put out the fire, and sing   Children with limited mobility: […]

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Hurt My Toe

Musical activities: Rub your knee pretending to be injured, and say “ooh.” Move to another part of your body using “ooh” and “aah” in various inflections or vocal

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Fire Call

Musical activities: Use vocal sirens to encourage vocal exploration. Encourage the children to join in. Observe children’s responses throughout this activity to build an understanding of their musical preferences.  Sing

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