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Parent Tips
- Kitchen Concert (12mo.)
Your kitchen is full of ready-to-play instruments! Spread out some kitchen items (a lightweight pan, a wooden spoon, a metal bowl, measuring spoons) on the floor and let your toddler put on a show. By banging on a bowl, she learns about sound, and cause and effect. Play together, incorporating favorite songs, to let your child develop coordination and rhythm. More Parent Tips |
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Dance Moves (12mo+)
A simple way to introduce your child to music is to dance together. Ask another member of the family to… Learn More
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Choo Choo (24mo+)
Combine sound and gestures to go on a "train trip" on Mommy's lap. Start the
train chant "chug-a-chug-a.… Learn More
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Expert Advice
Sing While You Play
By Susan L. Curley, M.S. Ed., CLC
Child Development Specialist
It has been said that "play is a child's work." It is through play that children learn. This leads to a common question among parents-which is better, independent play or play guided by a caregiver? In general, a combination of the two is ideal. While children learn through imitation, they perfect skills... Read More
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