In addition, to pulling out our box full of music toys and making music with our favorite Baby Genius DVD we had a busy day of supporting activities as we learned about all different types of things while using a "music" theme.
Make Our Own Shakers
One of the first activities we did make our own shakers. I used two different types of bottles and two different types of "shaker" material to ensure each one had a little different sound. One with small beans and the other with rice. To get started I placed a small amount of food coloring and a little bit of water on the bottom. I then filled with the desired material. Sealed them up and let them shake!!! They had so much fun when they realized each one was changing a different color! It was a great way to bring color into our day where I had not previously planned it!!
Color Matching with Music Instruments
I found this picture of different color instruments to use with our color matching sheet today. Although it doesn't have all the colors the sheet has it still worked out ok. Although the second clarinet (?) went either in red or orange - which I felt like was fine.
Counting with Drums
Using the counting sheet from confessions of a homeschooler. Today instead of apples or pompoms I cut up little drums to use in the small boxes instead. It was a great way to use one of our favorite sheets again but, in a way that supported the theme of the day!
Music Flash Cards
We rounded out the day with card work showing instruments we have around the house as well. Cards are probably Michael's least favorite activity and today proved to be no different. We at least did make it through them once.
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