Activities for toddlers


g) It also helps shy children to use language more confidently. h) Te child learns to listen and identify sounds.


8.2.5 Criteria for choosing suitable music activities


Te manner in which the child participates in music activities determines the contents of the activities, namely: – by listening to music – listening activities – by movement – rhythmic movement activities – by singing – singing activities – by playing instruments – instrumental music activities. a) Keep it simple. b) Know music. c) Use a variety of forms of music. d) Keep within tonal range. e) Use repetitious melody. f) Let child feel the music. g) Be alert to teachable moments. h) Use familiar words. i) Allow spontaneous experience.


1. Be interested in the rhythm of children’s bodies. Rattles, scarves, flags, jingle bracelets, hoops with bells sewn on them, maracas, tapping sticks will all invite movement.


2. A spoken idea, a chanting rhyme and rhythm, the rhythm of a hammer or a swing, a picture or a scarf may also stimulate movement.


3. Use music outside, especially rhythms. Try a guitar, records, or tape recordings. You need fewer limits to sound or movements as the freedom of space outdoors minimises both. Dance can go on continuously.


4. Te presence of an adult in a music area will act as a magnet. 5. Counting songs, melodies that teach information, as well as transition singing games are several other ways to use music.


8.2.6 Place, time and method of presentation for music activities


1. Plan to have some music activities every day. 2. A music activity could be done with a group of toddlers. You need an open space to move about in. 3. Individual toddlers can enjoy music on their own. 4. Music activities can happen at any time of the day and in any place. 5. Music is good for toddlers, but do not have music playing all the time.


Teaching songs to children 1. Before introducing a new song, you may wish to use it first as background music or as a segment for rhythms or accompaniment for a rhythm band if it has a strong rhythmic beat.


2. Since children learn by repetition, sing a new song to the children first. Children will soon master a short segment (one verse or just the refrain).


3. Invite children to join you, if they wish, as you sing the song again and again. 4. Use prompters such as pictures, flannel board figures, or hand actions to help the children remember the words.


HERE I COME NO. 1 Here I come, no. 1, Like a zebra I can run. Here I come, no. 2,


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