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Make Your Own Rhythm Sticks

Rhythm sticks are a must-have for a preschool program!  As long as you have enough dexterity to get your two hands to come together in the same general area (a fantastic feat for very young ones) you can play this … Continue reading

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It's Raining!

   I would say that my rain stick is probably the most popular instrument I own.  The children love the hushing, captivating sound, and it requires very little skill to play.  Basically, if you’re capable of grasping with your hand and turning … Continue reading

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It’s Raining!

   I would say that my rain stick is probably the most popular instrument I own.  The children love the hushing, captivating sound, and it requires very little skill to play.  Basically, if you’re capable of grasping with your hand and turning … Continue reading

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Make Those Shaky Eggs

Shaky eggs have to be one of the simplest instruments for children to play.  Even toddlers participate with ease when egg shakers are involved!  In fact, as soon as  infants can grasp with their hands, they can play shaky eggs!  I’ve seen … Continue reading

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Brain Child or Whole Child? The True Value of Music for Preschoolers

Photo provided by dmc506. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote, “Music is the universal language of mankind.”  It is a transcendent medium, one that takes on a variety of forms to meet the intrinsic needs of each person.  It is enlivening and … Continue reading

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