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Draw and Write Together: “I Am a Fine Musician”

Teach children the song “I Am a Fine Musician.” Reinforce the directionality of print by using a written chart of the lyrics.

Feel the Vibrations

Explore vibrations with your child. Sing a song or hunt for things that vibrate to help her understand how sound is caused by vibrations.

Greeting Song: “Show Us Something You Can Do” #1

Sing a chant to help children recognize their name in print and build their concept of self.  Make sure each child gets a chance to participate.

Greeting Song: “Show Us Something You Can Do” #2

Hold up children’s name cards one at a time during the chant. Invite children to show the class what they can do with their voices.

Greeting Song: “Show Us Something You Can Do” #3

Ask each child to move a specific part of his or her body when you sing the line “Show us something you can do.”

Greeting Song: “Show Us Something You Can Do” #4

As you sing, ask each child to show you something they can play with the instruments. Have children cheer for each other after they play.

Greeting Song: “Show Us Something You Can Do” #5

As you sing, ask each child to show something they can do when they dance to music.

Greeting Song: “The Name Game” #1

Teach children a silly name chant. Chant a verse using your own name. Then have children join you as you recite a verse for each child.

Greeting Song: “The Name Game” #2

With children, recite the verse of “The Name Game” for each child. Have children repeat the verse after you.

Greeting Song: “The Name Game” #3

Have children use their tubes to recite the verse. Each time call out a direction to change the volume, pitch, or timbre of their voice.

Greeting Song: “The Name Game” #4

Have children use their tubes to sing the verse. Each time call out a direction such as a high or low pitch.

Greeting Song: “The Name Game” #5

Have children use their tubes to sing the verse. Have each child call out “loud” or “soft” to direct the group how to sing.

Greeting Song: “Try, Try, Try To Sing” #1

Have children join you in singing a song and as you change the volume of your voice for each verse. 

Greeting Song: “Try, Try, Try To Sing” #2

Have children sing a song and change the pitch of their voices along with you. 

Greeting Song: “We’re Happy You Are Here” #1

Distribute name cards to three children at a time and sing a verse greeting those children.  Repeat until every child is included.

Greeting Song: “We’re Happy You Are Here” #2

Have rubber band instruments available and tell children to pluck their instrument when you sing their name.

Greeting Song: “We’re Happy You Are Here” #3

Have children choose from a set of musical instruments and have them play that instrument when they hear their name in the song.

Join the Band #3

Invite children to sing, dance, and play along with recordings of children’s songs.  Encourage children to name and talk about the different musical instruments in their band.

Listening Station

Set up a listening station in your home where your child can listen to different types of music.

Music Around the World

Listen to music from around the world together. Help your child compare the music to his favorite music or song.

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