Preschool music and movement activities.
The Letter D: Download the complete lessons below.
Dd is for Drum includes crafting a homemade drum from used containers, marching to a classic poem, and creating music with household items. You will also find a free printable for learning patterns, and so much more. Explore each activity further by following the links below, under Preschool Music Activities.
In the download, every activity includes a learning opportunity list, book suggestions, and materials needed for quick reference. The books are carefully chosen to highlight the week’s theme. In addition, these books are curated for timeless illustrations, beautiful writing, and a meaningful story to ensure that you will enjoy reading them repeatedly when your child asks. Lastly, coloring pages are included to allow more practice and recognition of the letter in a quiet setting.
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What you will find in Dd is for Drum.
Preschool Music Activities
Homemade Drum from used container
Marching Line to “Marching Song” by R.L. Stevenson
Musical Household Items
Learning Opportunities
Solve & Recognize Patterns
Hand-eye coordination
Rhythm
Lyrical cadence to poetry
Books About Drums
Hand, Hand, Fingers, Thumb by Al Perkins
Pokko and the Drum by Matthew Forsythe
A Child’s Garden of Verses: Marching Song poem by R.L. Stevenson
+ More
Curious how to implement Dd is for Drum in your home?
On the blog I share how this themed week of learning about music can look.
After Downloading:
1
Familiarize
Decide on the resources you plan to use.
Do this ahead of time so you can properly prepare materials, books, etc.
2
Book List
Check out books from the library.
Screenshot or print the book list to take to the library with you.
3
Determine the printable you plan to use.
Such as the coloring pages and activity printable.
4
Materials Needed
Purchase supplies
Each activity includes a supply list and optional items.
Dd is for Drum
Supplies List
The activities you choose from Dd is for Drum will determine the supplies you need.
Activity Items
Arts & Crafts
Office & General Items
Alphabet Wall Display
Track your child’s progress through the Letter of the Week with one of these alphabet wall displays. Choose between a train, caterpillar, acorn, and more display themes.
They are a great review tool too!
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