Objective

By the end of this lesson, the toddler will be able to explore the world of music through a car-themed activity, enhancing their creativity and motor skills.

Materials and Prep

• Toy cars
• Cardboard or paper
• Markers or crayons
• Scissors
• Tape or glue
• Optional: Music player or smartphone

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Create a car orchestra:

Encourage the toddler to select different toy cars and explore the sounds they can make. They can tap, roll, or shake the cars to create different rhythms and melodies. Experiment with the different surfaces and objects to create unique sounds.

2. Design car-shaped musical instruments:

Using the cardboard or paper, help the toddler draw and cut out car shapes. They can then decorate the cars with markers or crayons. Once the cars are ready, attach them to a stick or handle to create car-shaped musical instruments. Encourage the toddler to experiment with different ways of playing the instruments to create different sounds.

3. Car parade and music:

Ask the toddler to line up the toy cars and create a car parade. As they move the cars, play some music in the background. Encourage the toddler to move the cars in sync with the rhythm of the music, creating a fun and musical car parade.

Toddler Grade Talking Points

• "Cars can make different sounds when we tap, roll, or shake them."
• "We can use our creativity to design car-shaped musical instruments."
• "When we move the cars in a parade, we can listen to music and move in rhythm."