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From creating music to creating our own instruments this is a week full of music and movement for preschool in your homeschool! I’m excited to share these activities with you because kids love music and movement! It’s a great combination.

If any of the following music and movement for preschool activities sound interesting to you then be sure to explore more by following the link. Coloring pages and additional book suggestions can also be found at Xx is for Xylophone. 

A sample schedule for music and movement for preschool in homeschool.

Monday highlight: Alphabet wall display

Morning Basket

Everyday we begin with a morning basket. During this time we read themed books. This week is music themed and includes books such as Xavier Ox’s Xylophone Experiment by Barbara deRubertis and a poem by Elizabeth Bishop,  I Am In Need of Music. 

Don’t be afraid to read the same book or poem repeatedly throughout the week. Sometimes I will have multiple reading selections ready to go but my 4 year old, Mick, only wants to read the same one repeatedly. 

Learning the alphabet with a wall display.

Each week my son learns a new letter to go with the activities we are doing. He always begins with a new train car that has the uppercase and lowercase letter on it and ready to be traced. Once he finishes coloring in the letters with whatever art medium I gave him, he then hangs it on the wall next to the rest of the letters. 

After the train has a new train car added it is time to review our letters with a song and game. I love the Alphabet Wall Display because once several letters are completed then you can begin reviewing with letter recognition games. Being at “Xx” there are plenty of letters to review. I simply ask Mick where a letter is and he slaps it. 

Additional options for the alphabet wall display.

If a train is not of interest to your child then consider the other options. These include a squirrel and acorns, a caterpillar, and more. Check them out at the button below.

Tuesday highlight: Water xylophone.

Today we’re introducing the concept of creating various notes with similar objects. After morning basket and alphabet review with our wooden alphabet puzzle, I gave my 4 year old a coloring page from Xx is for Xylophone to keep him occupied. Then I set everything up and we were ready for the music and movement for preschool activity. After experimenting with the water levels, we took turns dancing and playing our water xylophone.

Wednesday highlight: Pan flute.

Once again we read our books in the morning basket and reviewed the alphabet. This time with the Train Wall Display. Then we were ready to make pan flutes. These are fun and so easy for little hands. All my boys participated in making their own. They played and danced independently from me for a while after finishing the flutes. See the full instructions here.

Thursday highlight: Identify musical instruments game.

Today we’re introducing the concept of creating different sounds with different materials. Branching away from using the same material can be good. There are different sounds ready to be made with wood versus metal. This kit here is a favorite in our home. Also, at Xx is for Xylophone I have included how to turn this into a game of challenging each other to identify the different instruments. This also incorporates a lesson on the names of simple instruments.

Friday highlight: Practice the xylophone.

Usually our Fridays are spent at the local nature group and Letter of the Week is complete on Thursday. But this week our homeschool group was not meeting. That was perfectly fine though because Letter of the Week includes multiple activities so you can pick and choose which ones you want to complete with your child based on your schedule and their interests.

Today my son was given the opportunity to practice on an actual xylophone. Usually this xylophone is kept out of reach so that it stays in good shape. He was so pleased to get to play it. After letting him explore it on his own, I then offered to help him play a few simple songs. This set includes cards with songs but I also like to have the book 20 Color Coded Xylophone Melodies by Helen Winter. By using this book it provides more opportunity for melody recognition of a song. 

Music and movement for preschool.

Monday through Friday we stay active creating our own musical instruments, playing a game, and dancing. Your 3-5 year old will love these music and movement for preschool. The confidence and knowledge they learn with these types of play based learning activities supports them in their daily life and in future learning opportunities.

Letter of the Week

Xx is for Xylophone is a part of a 26 week curriculum. Letter of the Week has been reimagined for all that homeschool has to offer. From free printables to book suggestions to activity instructions you’re well on your way to educating your 3-5 year old at home. Learn more by following the button below.

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