Skill· 16mo–18mo· 2 min
We learn by singing and dancing
This helps stimulate creativity through music. Begin this activity showing your child a new children's song and singing it various times so he starts to learn it. Give him a musical instrument to follow the rhythm of the music with and show him so
Free to do together whenever you like.
What you'll need
You'll need musical instruments. This helps stimulate creativity through music.
How it works
The 3-step guide, with what to look for at each step, is for signed-in parents.
What this develops
- MilestoneMoves to music or rhythmBody· 8mo–18mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneMoves rhythmically to musicBody· 11mo–23mo· core· Step 2
- MilestoneMoves in time with a beatBody· 13mo–2.1y· core· Step 2
- MilestoneParticipates in songs and rhymesMind· 14mo–2.3y· core· Step 1
- MilestoneShows interest in play with sounds, songs and rhymes.Mind· 16mo–2.2y· core· Step 1
Visual example
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