Around here, we "run" with an emergent curriculum.
Sometimes, I get a lot of questions in regards to,
well... what about the infants and toddlers?
well... what about the infants and toddlers?
Well, some of our activities have to be adapted when
it comes to working with younger children,
but for the most part working with our infants and toddlers
is not much different from working with our preschool aged children.
We still follow the children's lead. We spend a lot of time setting up a rich environment
that gives each child the opportunity to learn and grow through exploration.
However, with infants and toddlers, they do not directly tell you... you have to observe
and make some assumptions about their actions and play......
Our little guys are simply fascinated by sound.
They have been doing their best to make music wherever they go.
This little guy loves the texture of our bench.
He spends quite a bit of time exploring the sounds made by running
different toys back and forth across the slightly bumpy surface.
To encourage his continued exploration, I moved a wide range of toys
within his reach. Each one offering a slightly different sound
and experience for him.
If you remember, we have an outdoor music area.
When I initially set it up, I made sure to place some of the
"instruments" within reach of our youngest learners.
However recently, it became quite clear
that our Thunder Drum was too high for our little guys......
They can reach up and over, but it is not comfortable
for them to do so for very long, but they love to try....
and they love the sound.....
So, to facilitate their continued exploration,
I went out and found a galvanized utility tub.
It is large enough to encourage side by side play,
but short enough for our infants to use without concern
of the drum or the children falling over!
(Right now, it is inside, but the plan is to move it to the outdoor music area!)
Our boys are having a great time banging, singing, and clapping!
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