"Children ages 1 1/2-3 learn primarily through movement. In order to learn they must manipulate objects and participate in body movement." (Rhythms of Learning by Chirs Brewer and Don G. Campbell)
This week we "manipulated" hoops to help us learn about: in, out, over, under, through, around, up, down, bouncing, rolling, jumping, hopping, twirling and many other concepts.
And of course, we had a good time practicing steady beat with our rhythm sticks!
Village: Cock-a-doodle-MOO!
This week was definitely a “high and low” workout for everyone! From reaching up high and bending to touch our toes, to the delightful “Clever Cow” finger play—walking fingers up and down our littlest ones from toe to head and back down.
Babies learn through their senses—so everything needs to be experienced in as many ways as possible. Your little one is busy trying to make sense of his world and the many concepts that are part of our everyday vocabulary. Engaging activities that combine language, music, and movement are ideal for introducing concepts such as high/low and up/down.
Babies love an energetic bounce…or two. Almost any song will work as a bouncing song, but this week’s favorite, “Hop Up, My Baby” has an extra surprise tucked in the middle—suspending baby up high. As you can see, they really loved it!
Scarf Play:
Imagine That!: Toys I Make-Trips I Take
We are surrounded by sounds, but are we listening to them?
Most people are born with the ability to hear, but listening is a learned skill. In active listening, we make a decision to pay attention and not speak or make sounds. Practicing active listening provides lifelong benefits. It’s necessary for following directions at home and at school.
This week was definitely a “high and low” workout for everyone! From reaching up high and bending to touch our toes, to the delightful “Clever Cow” finger play—walking fingers up and down our littlest ones from toe to head and back down.
Babies learn through their senses—so everything needs to be experienced in as many ways as possible. Your little one is busy trying to make sense of his world and the many concepts that are part of our everyday vocabulary. Engaging activities that combine language, music, and movement are ideal for introducing concepts such as high/low and up/down.
Babies love an energetic bounce…or two. Almost any song will work as a bouncing song, but this week’s favorite, “Hop Up, My Baby” has an extra surprise tucked in the middle—suspending baby up high. As you can see, they really loved it!
Scarf Play:
Imagine That!: Toys I Make-Trips I TakeWe are surrounded by sounds, but are we listening to them?
Most people are born with the ability to hear, but listening is a learned skill. In active listening, we make a decision to pay attention and not speak or make sounds. Practicing active listening provides lifelong benefits. It’s necessary for following directions at home and at school.
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