Activity: Follow the Rhythm

  • Date: 2/5/2012, by Autourina Mains
  • Age Group(s): Baby
  • Estimated Duration: 15 minutes
  • Development Areas: Cognitive Development, Motor Skills, Social-Emotional, Language, Early Literacy
  • Materials Needed:

    Cooking Pot, Wooden Spoon, Classical Music

  • Related Articles: Babies Thrive on Classical Music
Take a cooking pot and a wooden spoon (for you and one for your baby). Play classical music in the background and encourage the baby to make music. As you scaffold different techniques, observe to see if your baby is interested in following your cues. If he/she is not interested, follow his/her cues.