Who Has Rhythm?

 

When children have guided play time with instruments, they naturally start to create rhythmic patterns. The student above experimented with loud, soft, fast and hard movements. This created different sounds. She also was able to copy patterns using her instrument. What fun we have dancing and exploring with movement and music!

 

 

Our little ones also love to "play" the musical instruments. They are learning how to cooperatively share and take turns while creating music together. Above they are using hand-eye coordination and their motor skills to practice playing the instruments. As they continue to develop these skills, it is music to our ears!

 

Some of the Nevada Preschool State Standards addressed through these activities would be: Music and Movement1.PK.3aRecognize and select a variety of simple songs, finger plays, musical games, and musical activities alone and with others.
2.PK.1
Play and identify a variety of musical instruments.
2.PK.2Participate in a rhythm instrument band.
2.PK.4

Accompany simple music with rhythminstruments or clapping.

3.PK.1
Improvise simple songs and rhythmic patterns using voice, body or instrument.