After the children had clean up to go home, they waited for their parents sitting on the carpet. Suddenly one of the children said out loud "lets dance". Then a few children called out " teacher," at the same time. When the teacher approached them they all said " we want music." Then the teacher put on a CD for then. Some of the children took out the music instrument box. The children started to dance to the music. Also the children would do as the song said. The children pretended to climb up, reach up, walk, and run in circles. Also the children dance together. they grabbed hands and dance in circles. While other children made their own music with music instruments. There was on girl who showed another girl how to used the music stick. She told the girl " you have to hit them slowly", as she demonstrated to the girl how to do it. Then the girl was able to use the music sticks. Other children played with the maracas, drums, and bells. The children seemed to really enjoy music time. They all laughed and dance together, until their parents pick them up.
During this activity the children were able to use their gross motor skill as they dance and mover around. Also they use their sense of hearing.
During this activity the children were able to use their gross motor skill as they dance and mover around. Also they use their sense of hearing.
The next day I would have the children do their own music instrument to further their learning, on music. I would supply small boxes, bottles, paper towel tubes, pop cycle stick, cotton balls, yarn and color paper for the children to make a musical instrument they like. After they make their own music instrument the children will be able to play their instrument and make their own music to dance to.
I thought that was great how the children initiated this physical activity. It seem as though they needed something to do while waiting. It seemed like they had a great time as a group child develop so many skills when dancing and singing to music
ReplyDeleteI like how the teacher still provided the music and went along with what the kids wanted to do when it came to getting the box with the instruments even if it was already time to go. It seems they had a lot of fun with the activity they came up with on their own, I think your idea for the next day is great!
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