Making Music Part 3
Today we’re wrapping up Making Music week with The Seals on the Bus, musical statues, a singalong with Chester, and DIY percussion instruments!
Watch Together
We all know “The Wheels on the Bus” song, but what if other things decided to hitch a ride? Don’t miss this read-aloud of “The Seals on the Bus” by Lenny Hort for a hilarious twist on a childhood favorite.
Read along to the story here.
Musical Statues Game
Help your child hone their listening skills with this fun game. All it takes is a little music and an eager participant or two!
Instructions:
Explain that you will be playing music and when it stops, everyone must freeze and hold as still as statues. If your child is very young or doesn’t know what statues are, take some time to explain and/or look at some pictures to help him understand.
Put on some fun music for your child to move around to. When you press ‘stop,’ remind him to freeze like a statue. Anyone who is still moving once the music stops is out. As people are eliminated from the game, invite them to continue dancing in another area, rather than sit and watch everyone else play.
Repeat for as long as everyone is interested in the game
Sing with Chester!
Chester the Raccoon is back with a singalong you’re sure to love: Old MacChester Had A Farm! Click below to join in the fun and share pictures of your kiddo singing with Chester by using #HensonAtHome on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter!
Watch the video here.
Photo credit: Childhood 101
Plate Dance
Music can come from the most simple of objects- like two plastic or paper plates! Childhood 101 walks you through a Plate Dance activity that allows your child to create her own percussion instrument. There’s even a link to the “Can Can” song for your child to play and dance to!
Find the activity here.
Coming Up Next...
Bug Bonanza!