One of our children's favorite activities is playing with a bag filled with children’s music and musical instruments. The bag is very easy to assemble and is loved by children of all ages. It is perfect for rainy days.
Ideas for Music bag:
Colorful bag
Infant baby rattles (they make great shakers)
Wooden blocks (for clapping)
Wooden sticks (for tapping)
Scarves (for swaying in the air-Ladies transparent neck scarves work good)
Bells
Pot lid with wooden spoon (My kids favorite!)
Plastic bottle filled with beans or macaroni (you may want to superglue the lid shut)
Spoons (to clap together)
Plastic Easter eggs filled with beans or macaroni (you may want to superglue the egg shut)
Other musical instruments:
Many local stores have inexpensive musical instrument packs such as Target or Wal-Mart. Also try independent toy shops as they often have a nice selection of high quality instruments for children at reasonable prices. Check fabric stores for the scarf material or sale racks at clothing stores.
Music:
Have a variety of music for your children to listen to. One child of mine loves classical music, the other loves Rock and Roll. Play music for the children fast or slow, loud or soft, silly or sweet.
Playing with the instruments:
Experiment with different motions such as tapping your legs, the floor, standing and swaying, turning circles and jumping. The scarves can be thrown in the air, swirled in a circle or for peek-a-boo. Let the child explore the instruments. For a small child, try to copy what they are doing. Keep rhythm with the selected music. Try different music styles and children's albums from your local library.
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