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A Little Rhythm Goes a Long Way

An Excerpt From 101 Rhythm Instrument Activities for Young Children

By Abigail Flesch Connors

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The selections in Connors' book involve using instruments such as rhythm sticks, shakers, cymbals, tambourines, sand blocks, jingle bells and triangles. Her ideas will delight 2- to 6-year-olds as they are invited to create sounds of ocean waves, rainstorms and horses galloping, as well as play along with their favorite songs.

"Music is a vital part of children's lives, and when they can make music themselves it is immensely satisfying for them," says Connors. "It's an incredible joy to see children discover the music within themselves!"

Activities from 101 Rhythm Instrument Activities

Freeze Dance With Bells
Bells add an extra (loud) dimension to the freeze dance game. Ask children to attach bells around their wrists. Then put on some fun dance music.

Everyone dances until you stop the music. When the music stops, the children "freeze" in place like statues. When you restart the music, everyone dances again. Continue for a few minutes.

The bells make the game noisier (which is always fun) and also make "freezing" more of a challenge, since their jingling will give them away if they continue moving!

Experiments With Shakers (or Maracas)

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