Does your child love to play peek-a-boo? Have you every tried playing a game of musical peek-a boo?
When we think of music, we think of sound. But music is as much silence as it is sound. Silence in music makes us wait, makes us listen, and gives us time to wonder what's next. After the silence, our expectations are either confirmed or contradicted. Games that include elements of sound and silence help develop a life skill of focused attention.
Just like peek-a-boo, a listening game can be played almost anywhere. Keep a rattle, egg shaker, or small interesting sounding toy close by to play at anytime. After playing your home-made instrument, hide it behind your back and "listen" to the silence. What do you hear? And when you start to play again, make it a fun and happy surprise! Watch how your child will delight in this game. Just "listen" to the learning happen.
Enjoy. I'll be listening for you!
Miss Peggy
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