Journey
Topic: People and Places
Sound
1
Watch the Story
Zin! Zin! Zin! a Violin by Lloyd Moss
Read the Book
All About Sound by Lisa Trumbauer
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Lesson Activities
Sound
When something vibrates, it _________.
moves back and forth
stays still
gets bigger
Everything that makes a noise vibrates.
true
false
How does the sound get from a vibrating drum to your ear?
The drum moves closer to your ear.
The air around the drum vibrates too.
The air around the drum stays still.
Something that vibrates slowly makes _________.
a low-pitched sound
a high-pitched sound
no sound at all
Something that vibrates quickly makes _________.
a low-pitched sound
a high-pitched sound
no sound at all
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Craft and Rhythm Activity
Make a Drum and Play It!
Materials: oatmeal carton, large can, or medium box, markers (optional)
Materials: oatmeal carton, large can, or medium box, markers (optional)
Your child will stimulate their imagination and express their feelings with this drum activity.
First, find an empty oatmeal container, large can, or medium box that can be used as a drum.
Then, your child can decorate the drum with markers if they like or leave it as is.
Now it’s time to drum! Tell your child:
Drum like an elephant walking.
Drum like a lion running.
Drum like you’re happy/mad/sad/surprised.
For a fun drumming challenge, tap out a rhythm pattern. Can your child copy it? Then let your child challenge you with their own rhythm.
Actividad de ritmo y manualidades
¡Haz un tambor y tócalo!
Materiales: tubo de cartón de avena, lata grande o caja mediana, marcadores (opcional)
Materiales: tubo de cartón de avena, lata grande o caja mediana, marcadores (opcional)
A tu niño o niña se le despertará la imaginación y podrá expresar sus emociones con esta actividad del tambor.
Primero, encuentra un envase vacío de avena, una lata grande o una caja mediana que se pueda usar como tambor.
Entonces, tu niño, si quiere, puede decorar el tambor con marcadores o dejarlo tal como está.
¡Es hora de tocar el tambor! Dile a tu niño:
Toca como el caminar de un elefante.
Toca como un león que corre.
Toca como si te sintieras feliz/enfadado/sorprendido.
Reta a tu niño a hacer algo divertido, toca un patrón de ritmo en el tambor. ¿Lo puede copiar tu niño? Entonces deja que tu niño te rete con su propio ritmo.
