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Leaf Musical Shaker

Lesson Plan:

​Activity:  ​

Leaf Musical Shaker
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Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed

Age Group:

Young Infants

* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with mobile infants or toddlers.

Objectives:  

Children will:

• react to music by moving their body and/or changing their facial expressions.
• express themselves by creating music.
• develop sensory motor skill.

CDA Competency Standard:   

II.7.2

• Activities and materials encourage children to dance, move and develop their musical abilities
  • a) Music and dance/movement materials and activities are available for children daily
    

Leaf Musical Shaker

Materials: 

• leaves
• bells
• fabric leaves
• hot glue gun
• empty water bottle

Procedure: 

• Prepare for the activity by creating the music shaker.
  
• Fill the water bottle with leaves, and small bells.
  
• Hot glue the lid onto the bottle to prevent the items from coming out.
  
• Hot glue the fabric leaves onto the outside of the bottle and allow it to cool.
  
• Introduce the music shaker to the children.
  
• Allow them to explore the textures of the leaves as well as how to make music until they lose interest.

Assessment: 

• During the activity, observe and take anecdotal notes on the children’s reaction to the music. Were they able to make music with the instrument? How did they react to the music? Did their facial expressions change? Did they make any vocalizations? Place these notes with accompanying pictures of the activity in the children’s portfolio.

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Books for Babies

Baby Loves Fall!: A Karen Katz Lift-the-Flap Book 
Board book – August 13, 2013
by Karen Katz

Baby experiences the thrills of fall in this seasonal lift-the-flap board book from Karen Katz!

It’s fall! What will baby see?
What is in the basket?
Here are a soft, fluffy hat and scarf!

Little ones will love lifting the flaps in this book to reveal a yummy apple pie, some crunchy acorns, a soft, fluffy hat, and everything else that Baby loves about fall! The sturdy format and easy-to-lift flaps are perfect for parents and children to share.

Mouse's First Fall 
(Classic Board Books) Board book – July 20, 2010
by Lauren Thompson

One cool day Mouse and Minka venture out to play. From leaves of all colors — red, yellow, orange, and brown — to leaves of all shapes and sizes — from pointy to round — Mouse learns that fall is a season full of fun! And before the day is done he just might take the biggest leap of all.