TAMBOURINES!!!
We worked our rhythm knowledge and skills today as we practiced playing on the beat (quarter notes or "tahs" and rests, as well!) and using different techniques with the tambourines: tapping, shaking, and even playing just the cymbals. The kids did a great job using the instrument and also very much enjoyed a little nursery rhyme/action song, "Acka Backa"! Click on the video below to watch the infant room participating with me. I tailored the song for each age group (depending on how large they were!) so some children were held up, others jumped up, and some sat at the tables while I held their arms up. At the end of the tune, I hugged each child and said, "Acka Backa Soda Cracker, I love you."
It was amazing to see how much the kids really cherished the small moment of individual connection and though we as caregivers and parents strive to communicate our love and concern for the children on a daily basis, it only takes about twenty seconds to engage in a way that makes both parties feel great and builds a lasting connection.
ACKA BACKA
Acka backa
soda cracker,
Acka backa
boo.
Acka backa
soda cracker,
Up goes you! (Hold
your child up in the air!)
Acka
backa soda
cracker,
Acka backa
boo.
Acka backa
soda cracker,
I love you! (Hug
your child close!)
QUESTIONS TO ASK YOUR CHILD TODAY:
1. What color was your tambourine?
2. Can you clap a beat?