Shake, Rattle, and Roll

Target age:
Middle infant

Materials you will need:
Noise makers

What to do:
Introduce your child to music and rhythm with this fun activity! Put sand (or rice or beans or whatever works) in 2 different plastic containers. Play one one of your child's favorite tunes and start shaking the noise makers to the rhythm of the music together. Take turns with the shakers.

Variations:
Hold your child and dance to the tune as you move to the rhythm.

Skills learned:
Rhythm exploration
Listening

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Information taken from: http://www.productiveparenting.com/aspx/Activities.aspx?aid=183