- Music Exploration and Play: Toddlers are naturally curious and love to explore. Putting them in a instructor led class is a no no.. Instead we should engage them in music lessons that involve hands-on exploration of different instruments with their different sound and feel. This can include activities such as shaking a bell.
- Singing and Nursery Rhymes: Singing and nursery rhymes are perfect for toddlers as they develop pitch recognition and language. This encourages toddlers to sing along, imitate sounds or simple call-and-response activities.
- Movement and Dancing: Toddlers have bundles of energy and parents should incorporate movement and dancing into music lessons to enhance their physical coordination and expressiveness. Use music with a steady beat and encourage the toddlers to follow. Simple props like scarves or ribbons can be used.
- Simple Instrument Introduction: Introduce toddlers to simple and age-appropriate musical instruments like shakers, bells, or xylophones. Teach them basic techniques such as hitting or shaking the instruments to create sounds and introduce concepts like soft and loud dynamics.
- Interactive and Repetitive Activities: Toddlers thrive on repetition and interactive activities. This helps to reinforce what was taught.
Remember that each child is unique and may have different preferences or attention spans. It’s important to create a fun and supportive environment where toddlers can explore and enjoy music at their own pace.
