Skill· 16mo–18mo· 2 min

Move to the Rhythm of the Music

This helps stimulate your child's corporal expression. Begin this activity by giving your child a handkerchief and playing music of different rhythms. Explain that when the music sounds he must move his handkerchief up and down and from left to right but

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What you'll need

You'll need a handkerchief, music. This helps stimulate your child's corporal expression.

How it works

  1. 1~30s

    Alright, let's get started! The purpose of this activity is to stimulate your child's corporal expression. Therefore, we'll be exercising the physical developmental area, specifically your toddler's gross motor skills. you, watch your child closely — I'd love to hear what you notice about how they responds.

    Watch for: Little One swing arms in circles or side to side, copying your moves.

  2. 2~30s

    Great, now let's try the next part. To complete this activity, you will need a handkerchief and music. Begin this activity by giving your child a handkerchief and playing music of different rhythms. Tell me what your child does — any reaction counts!

    Watch for: Little One mimic hand gestures, such as clapping, waving, and pointing.

  3. 3~30s

    One more thing to try. Explain that when the music sounds, he or she must move his or her handkerchief up and down and from left to right. But when the music stops, he or she must remain frozen. During this exercise, observe your toddler spontaneously dances with accessories like ribbons and moves his or her hands up and down, left and right and in circles. Use kime-du-tasting lake-roating your child every day. How does your child handle this? What do you see?

    Watch for: Little One thi helps stimulate your child's corporal expression.

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