Objective
By the end of this lesson, the toddler will be able to explore and engage with music through the use of Fischer Price Little People toys.
Materials and Prep
- Fischer Price Little People toys (music-related ones if available)
- Open space for movement
- Optional: Music player or instrument for background music
No prior knowledge or preparation required.
Activities
- Free Play with Little People Music Toys: Allow the toddler to freely explore and play with the Fischer Price Little People music toys. Encourage them to press buttons, move the toys, and listen to the sounds they make.
- Musical Movement: Play some lively music and encourage the toddler to dance, jump, or move around while holding the Little People music toys. Show them how the toys can "dance" too.
- Music and Singing: Sing a simple song together, incorporating the Little People music toys. For example, you can sing "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" while pressing the buttons on a Little People keyboard or guitar.
- Musical Storytime: Read a storybook about music or musical instruments. Use the Little People music toys to make sounds or play along with the story.
Toddler Grade Talking Points
- "Music is fun! We can play with these special toys that make music."
- "When we press the buttons on the toys, they make different sounds. Let's try it!"
- "We can dance and move to the music. Let's jump and wiggle with the toys too!"
- "We can sing songs together. Let's use the toys to make music while we sing."
- "Do you know what this instrument is called? It's a guitar! Can you strum it like this?"
- "In this story, the characters play different musical instruments. Let's use the toys to make the same sounds as the instruments in the story."