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Category Archives: Music
Music Cans
I notice that the children are interested in playing with music. So, I decide to use this interest as a starting point for them to explore something new. I choose to use something that is common to their environment – … Continue reading
Posted in cognitive, Imitation, Math, Music, Observation, Super Science, Terrific Toddlers
Tagged cans, cause and effect, comparison, graph, interest, math, music, patterns, prediction, science
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Black and White Week
As a preschool teacher, I enjoy having a black and white week. I usually had it right after or during our study of Penguins. Seems to fit right in! So, here are a few ideas and photos for you. … Continue reading
Posted in ABCs, Art, Blocks, Colors, dramatic play, Environment, Lesson Plans, Math, Motor Development, Movement, Music, School readiness, Super Science, table toys, Terrific Toddlers
Tagged black and white, bowling, colors, fine motor, math, music, penguins, preschool, sensory, tearing, toddlers
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Glue and Crayon Singing
Someone once said variety is the spice of life so let’s add a bit of variety to singing with glue and crayons. Show the glue bottle to the children and explain they will pretend to glue their legs together. The knees … Continue reading
“She’s been singing”
“Maria must of had a great day at preschool yesterday. She was singing all evening.” Have you heard this before? Doesn’t it make you feel good inside? There’s a smile inside and out whenever I hear a comment from a parent … Continue reading
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Tagged creative, music, patterns, preschool music, rhythm, songs, toddlers
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Dancing Shoes
For a fun music activity that is engaging, have the children take off their shoes and put them on their hands! To the tune of some lively music, the children can engage in some hand-shoe dancing. Vary the music from … Continue reading
