Musical Playground, Yard, Home, Classroom...
Cornell University has enhanced their early childhood classrooms
with music through singing, chanting, multi-cultural instruments and
music, and a “Soundscape” on their playground! The “Soundscape”
includes a giant marimba, jumbo chimes, bells, an enormous drum
and more! What ways have you found to enhance your child’s
musical experience at home or in the classroom?
Read more about Cornell's Soundscape here!
Suggestion #1: Windchimes
Use your old wind chimes to bring hands-on music to your yard or
playground. Hang wind chimes at a level where children can reach
them. They can watch and listen as the wind blows through them or
create the music themselves by blowing on the wind chime or using
their hands or a wooden spoon to make sound.
If you would like to share a suggestion with other parents or
teachers on ways that you have musically enhanced your home or
classroom, please send it to:
newsletter@storytimesongs.com
Responses will be posted here!
Enhancing Space
