In the spirit of spring and all of the gardens to awaken in the next few months, our featured weekly free lesson and recording in Music Box is “Snail and Mouse.” We use this activity with the tots all the way up to our K-1 Orff classes to demonstrate adagio and allegro in creative movement and expressive music making! Expect squeals of joy!
Here’s some favorites from the video “Puppets with a Purpose: Show Me the Bunny!” This video is a great example of how to promote participation, excitement, and imagination using puppets and instruments in the classroom.
TIP: See the children’s part with the tone block at 2:59 and how to make your own at 4:22.
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Find a sweet lesson plan for “Red Hen’s Song” in Kids Make Music, Babies Make Music Too! Book page 66. Lynn Kleiner Hand drums and tone blocks can add accompaniment.
Young Musicians Instrument Kit with or without DVD
Finger Cymbals: These smooth, finger cymbals are safe enough for babies yet have the sound that professionals want! The handles can’t pull out!
Guiro Tone Block: With mallet, this thick tone block is made of selected hardwood with a natural finish. Scratch the ribs or strike with mallet for two completely different sounds kids will love.
Shaker Egg: Perfect for little hands, this easy to hold shaker produces a crisp, rhythmic sound. A little heavier than most shaker eggs, one reason why it’s the best!
Colorful Scarf: Great for creative movement and dance sure to bring smiles to all ages! See through fabric makes this especially fun for young children!
Lynn Kleiner Hand Drum by REMO: With rainbow mallet, this high-quality durable drum makes it possible to create all kinds of sounds! This is no toy but a first class instrument! Kids love the look and sound of this shiny unique drum.
