Re: [microsound] sound activities with kids?

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I'm not exactly what you'd call an expert on three year olds, but I may be
one.  Marbles make all kinds of great sounds when struck on a variety of
different surfaces.  They're also shiny and pretty.  They may be a choking
hazard for small children tho.  Perhaps large marbles?

for what it's worth
-elisha

>>
>> i am going to be the "helping parent" at my daughter's nursery school
>> tomorrow...a class of ten 2 year olds.  the teacher told me a couple
>> of weeks ago that if i wanted to do a simple sound activity with the
>> children, i could.
>>
>> two year olds don't like a lot of structure...just a tiny bit...but
>> they do like rhythm.  i have been trying to think of an activity that
>> could be creatively interesting, as well as slightly informative (for
>> the kids).  if anyone can offer some suggestions as to possible
>> activities, i would be appreciative.  being there aren't that many
>> children, some sort of recording activity that would result in a short
>> cd might be interesting, where i can distribute the cds to the parents
>> the next week.
>>

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